Losing Weight in Judo

Okay, so as a followup to my weight loss thread… Eric, Mike, and I made a bet Tuesday.  Whoever can lose the most weight before Thanksgiving wins.  Losers must bow to the winner in front of the class.  I am starting out at 253.  I’ll keep a regular update here.
I hope Mike and Eric are [...]

Utah Judo Class review Aug 18-23 Skills and Weight Loss

I know I have been a bit remiss lately on posting, so  wanted to try to get caught up a bit.
Class has been a bit slower, gentler pace lately.  What I am finding is that there is a real trade off when you are doing Judo… Fast and hard burns lots of calories, and gives [...]

Utah Judo Class… an update

Okay, so I know it has been a bit since I have posted… but I plan to be more regular now that I am back in class.
It’s been great to ge back into class.  I find that Judo is not only a great workout (I come out completely drenched in sweat), but that it is [...]

Back in Judo Class!!! Enjoying the ground work

Okay, so against everyone’s recommendations, and against my own better judgement, I headed back to Judo class last night.  As the foot is still prety sore, I did not do any standup at all, and just focussed on my ground game.
It was great.  We worked a bunch on the arm bar from the guard position.  [...]