I have been having a lot more success in Judo lately. I feel more confident, and I feel more relaxed. I think this picture is a really good representation of what I have changed in my technique, and why it has helped.
In the picture you see rocks. A lot of rocks piled together in a [...]
Has anyone else noticed large numbers of Martial Arts studios popping up around the valley? You know the kind I mean… For just $100 per month a twenty-something year old black belt will instruct you in Kung fu, Karate, Jiu Jitsui, Kick Boxing, and three other styles?
I have noticed a thread from folks who attend [...]
I have really enjoyed using the Utah Judo website to provide updates over the last year and a half on what my son and I have been learning and experiencing in Judo.
But I have a bit of a dilemma. As we move to our new gym this week (some group, new spot), we will also [...]
Saturday night we all gathered round, and watch yet another round of sweating, panting, punching fun from the UFC.
I am pleased wit the level of fighting that the UFC has these days, the professionalism of the events, and the knowledge of Joe Rogan (Not to mention the fact that the other announcer seems to have [...]
One of my favorite submissions before I got into Judo, and actually learned much about submissions was just a simple, standing Guillotine. This move however, is not a legal Judo move, as Judo is careful about what are called “cervicals”, or moves that put too much pressure on the spine/neck. This is to help prevent [...]
Okay, so it may seem pretty grandiose of me to “define” Judo… I mean, who the heck am I anyway?? But I just want to jump in with an insight I have recently come to realize, and (at least for now) to accept.
So think of this post as “What is Judo to me” if that [...]