Judo

I began my study of Judo with Young H. Park at his Mudokwan school in Indianapolis, Indiana.  I began on June 15, 2000 so I'm still a rank beginner at Judo.  However, I try with my daily workout.

What it is:

The "ju" in "judo" means "softness" or "giving way." This is the essence of judo.  If an attacker pushes, you "give way" even to the extent of pulling in the direction they are pushing.  The result unbalances the attacker.  Once the attacker is off balance, it is a relatively simple matter to throw them.  Likewise, if they pull you go with that and again, this puts them off balance and easy to throw.

Judo also includes grappling: elbow locks, holds, and chokes.

These days, the emphasis is more on the sport aspects of judo rather than the martial art aspect.  However, to at least some extent that depends on the school, the instructor, and the student.

Technique Notes

In the course of the classes I've attended, a number of techniques have been covered.  This section is for notes relating to those techniques.  Note that I am a raw beginner and these are notes on what seems to be working for me.  I could be way off base in many cases.

• Ukemi

• Kuzushi

• Randori

• Throws

  • Basic principles of throwing

  • Tomoenage - Rear Sacrifice Throw - Dai Sankyo

  • Osotogari - Leg Throw - Dai Ikkyo

  • Ippon seioinage - Hand Throw - Dai Ikkyo

  • Tai otoshi - Hand Throw - Dai Nikkyo

  • Harai Goshi - Hip Throw - Dai Nikkyo

  • Kata guruma - Hand Throw - Dai Sankyo

  • Ouchigari - Leg Throw - Dai Ikkyo

  • Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi - Leg Throw - Dai Ikkyo

  • Hane Goshi - Hip Throw - Dai Sankyo

  • De Ashi Barai - Foot throw - Dai Ikkyo

  • Hiza Garuma - Foot Throw - Dai Ikkyo

  • Uki Goshi - Hip Throw - Dai Ikkyo

  • O Goshi - Hip Throw - Dai Ikkyo

  • Kosotogari - Foot Throw - Dai Nikkyo

  • Kouchigari - Foot Throw - Dai Nikkyo

  • Koshi Guruma - Hip Throw - Dai Nikkyo

  • Tsurikomi Goshi - Hip Throw - Dai Nikkyo

  • Okuri Ashi Harai - Foot Throw - Dai Nikkyo

  • Uchi Mata - Leg Throw - Dai Nikkyo

  • Dai Yonkyo

  • Dai Gokyo

• Chokes

  • Sankaku jime

  • Gyaku juji jime

  • Nami Juji Jime

  • Okuri Eri Jime

  • Kata Ha Jime

  • Hadaka Jime

• Holds

  • Kesa gatame

  • Kami shiho gatame

  • Kata Gatame

  • Yoko Shiho Gatame

  • Tate Shiho Gatame

• Arm locks

  • Ude garami

  • Juji gatame

• Progress

  • Gokyu

• Judo ads and flyers

  • Promoting Judo

  • Got Judo?

  • Why Judo is better than karate (video humor)

• Some Interesting Judo Links

  • The Judo Information Site

  • Yawara (A Japanese comic featuring a talented Judoka)

  • Mudokwan (Where I train--The web page is a bit out of date but the contact information is good.)

  • Kodokan (The world headquarters for Kodokan Judo)

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