AboutNeil Ohlenkamp Expertise Mr. Ohlenkamp can answer any questions about Judo having practiced it since 1968. Author of a best-selling book on Judo and a 6th degree black belt, he has compiled a comprehensive web site (JudoInfo.com) to provide the information to everyone.
Experience Mr. Ohlenkamp has been practicing Judo continuously since 1968, and has been the head instructor of the Encino Judo Club since 1985 responsible for classes in four locations teaching over 200 students each year, with the help of other black belt members of the Encino Judo Club. He is widely recognized as a leader in the teaching and promotion of Judo for sport and self defense. He has developed highly successful Judo, jujitsu and self defense programs for various health clubs, churches, schools, employee groups, community centers, youth centers, and recreation centers throughout Southern California. He has trained athletes and coaches in seminars and clinics around the world. He has trained national and international competitors, as well as recreational Judo students.
Affiliated Organizations United States Judo Inc., United States Judo Association, United States Judo Federation, Nanka Yudanshakai, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, Japan, Encino Judo Club.
Publications As a pioneer in promoting martial arts around the world through the internet, Mr. Ohlenkamp created one of the first web pages devoted to Judo. Since 1995 his Judo Information Site at JudoInfo.com has been the most highly acclaimed, most popular, and most comprehensive Judo web site on the internet. He also runs several other Judo sites like JudoForum.com, DoJudo.com, and BlackBeltJudo.com. He has also authored a book on Judo, contributed to other martial arts books, and had articles published in most of the major Judo publications in the US. The U.S. edition of the book is called Judo Unleashed (2006, McGraw-Hill) but is also available under other titles in the UK, Germany, Russia, and The Netherlands.
Education/Credentials Mr. Ohlenkamp is a 6th degree black belt and has been nationally certified as a Judo instructor, coach, and rank examiner. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development with a specialty in recreation from California State University, Northridge.
Awards and Honors 6th degree black belt in Judo and Jujitsu, US Judo Coach of the Year-1999, U.S. Team Coach at the 1988 Paralympics in Seoul, Korea, the 1989 World Championships for the Blind in Manchester, England, and the 1990 World Championships and Games for the Disabled in Assen, Netherlands, and member of the International Blind Sports Association Judo Technical Committee from 1988 to 1993.
Question WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUDO AND KARATE
and what is the diifference between judo and martial art
Answer A Martial Art can be defined as a system of techniques and exercises developed as an effective means for self-defense and fighting, both unarmed and with the use of weapons. Usually the term refers to Asian arts focused on hand-to-hand combat developed before guns were used.
Judo is Japanese and was derived from jujutsu. Judo is practiced on mats and consists primarily of throws, along with ground grappling, which includes pins, chokes, and armlocks. Additional techniques, including striking and various joint locks. Judo is generally compared to wrestling but it retains its unique combat forms. Judo is also an Olympic sport that has a strong competitive element.
Karate is a general term referring to many different styles of unarmed combat coming from several different countries. Karate primarily relies on striking with hands, feet, knees, and elbows. Some styles of karate are practiced competitively.
So the biggest difference is that judo emphasizes grappling, while karate emphasizes striking. Both are martial arts. For more information about judo please see http://JudoInfo.com
