I joined a local dojo last week. Last night I had my first lesson. I am way out of shape. I couldn't believe how physically demanding the session was. This is going to get me in shape fast.
It's funny that Judo uses a lot of muscles that a person wouldn't usually use. I've had bodybuilders and aerobic instructors come to class and be really stiff and sore a couple of days after the lesson. Hope you stick with it and let us know how you go.
Consider what you are doing, working to physically dominate another individual while they do the same to you. Thats hard work
Thank god I have a hot tub and a very nice wife that gave me a good massage...otherwise I would not have been able to walk the day after. My neck is really sore and my ribs and abs are sore to touch. Other than that a day later I was fine.
I prefer to gain strength through practice than weight lifting for that reason, there seems to be a Judo technique for every muscle group. My Sensei tells us constantly that we need to relax and work on technique rather than trying to strong arm our oponent. My old Sensei was an exellent martial artist and he had a huge gut to boot
Hey everyone. I am new to this site so if anyone could take me under their wing and explain to me some important stuff, I'd be very thankful. My brother and I are started Aikido soon, but I find that Judo is much more interesting (even though I won't be taking it). Can I ask what everyone's favorite technique is? And the attack called "Flying Scissors" is banned in tournaments. Why? That is my favorite technique because I like the way it is done and looks.
Because it's bloody dangerous is why. It can cause some serious leg and knee damage and if you do it wrong you're in a really bad position. Why do you need us to take you under our wings? Just be yourself, don't slander anyone and you'll be fine. Oh yeah, make sure you have a good sence of humour.
I agree the flying scissors (Kani Basami) looks cool, but it's just too dangerous. My sensei tried it once before during sparring, he failed, and although he was able to regain his footing, he didn't get anywhere with the technique. I would say my favorite technique is the shoulder wheel (Kata Guruma), or circle throw (Tamoe Nage), those are cool Oh, and how could I forget the ultra effective Uchi Mata! Mark
Ah - I see - so I hope you don't mind me calling you "Soul" then so I don't have to copy and past all that crap each time I reply to one of your posts LOL!
I used to do Judo, but moved to kick boxing, however now i find myself, much like Paul Phoenix from Tekken, melding the two into my fights!
oooh tekken, Paul was my favorite character. There is a Tae Kwon Do class at the complex where I take Judo, I'm gonna check out the class next tuesday. Mainly I want to learn how to block and parry, so I don't get the crap kicked out of me before I grab ahold of my oponent Mark
Instead of doing 2 seperate classes in kick boxing and grappling have you looked for one that combines the 2, a good JJ school perhaps? Your missing out on a lot of bridging, trapping and atemi skills! Col
I would like to, but I can only afford to take classes at the recreation complex. Prices are only $25 to $35 for three months. The Judo class is small and I get along well with all of the members, I hope the same goes for the tae kwon do. My sensei doesn't make any money off the class, he does it because he enjoys teaching, I consider myself lucky. Mark
