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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Judo | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: What is the difference between sport/olympic and kodokan judo? Seems Olympic/sport is about 80% ... A: Danny, There is no age limit for JUDO, unlike other martial arts that require you to be able to ... | |
| competion points | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I am very confused with how points work in compitions. I do not mean as in scoring points but as in ... A: Andrew, I am sorry, I don't get into competitions. I know that every federation's scoring is ... | |
| bowing | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: At the state judo championship a month ago there were some contestants that did not bow to the mat ... A: Linda, There are SEVERAL martial arts federations & associations representing the various arts. You ... | |
| Help me please | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ... A: Danny, First, the smart martial artists fights ONLY as a last resort. If there is an escape, take it ... | |
| how can I find the right judo school | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: How're u doin' man? I'm 19 years old, and I wanna join a Judo school.I went to one for a trial class ... A: It sounds like you found a Dojo that has way too many students for the number of Senseis. You seem ... | |
| Competition Tricks | 1/29/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Tim, Thanks for the reply. Can you give me some concrete examples of ... A: Matthew, THAT is a hard question. It really depends on many variables. Mainly, what are the ... | |
| Competition Tricks | 1/29/2005 |
| Q: For the purpose of background, I just earned my second degree brown belt following a long absence ... A: Matthew, I'm 53 and feeling old age approaching like a 450lb Sumo coming at me... I was never into ... | |
| about martial arts | 6/24/2004 |
| Q: What is the main differences between the different martial art styles such as (karate , kung fu , ... A: Sara, Good question! JUDO is the one technique that doesn't involve punches & kicks. JUDO is throws, ... | |
| beginner | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: Kader, I was wondering how long does it take before a beginner can compete in tournaments. I have ... A: Bill, Most tournaments are open to all levels of skill. That is one great way to advance thru the ... | |
| Things that your life and art have taught you | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: Kader As you are an expert in the martial arts, I would be grateful to receive some of your wisdom ... A: Brian, Martial arts are a way of life, not just something you do on the side. Once I started really ... | |
| how to use my height. | 10/21/2003 |
| Q: I'm a beginner in Judo. My sensei always told me to use my height advatage. he always teaches me hip ... A: Judoka, You stated you are a beginner. You sensei wants you to learn the various throws that are ... | |
| Judo | 8/7/2003 |
| Q: I am a college student and yet i am to take a Judo class. now wha tis Judo? How did it fist ... A: Mimi, JUDO, means "gentle way". Judo is a martial art & also a way of life. From the sound of your ... | |
| Jodo | 10/14/2002 |
| Q: What is the name for a winning point in Judo or Karate? A: Paul, In most Judo matches, one point (IPPON) is needed to win the match. This can start out with as ... | |
| scoring | 6/30/2001 |
| Q: I am a wrestler looking for something to help me get better on my feet.I want to try judo but what ... A: Bryan, Judo meets are scored various ways. One point "ippon" is necessary to win a match. This can ... | |
| judo | 5/16/2001 |
| Q: Are all judo dojo's full of inguries ? It seems like with the dojo that I went to chokes were held ... A: Freddie, The "JU" of JUDO means GENTLE. Sounds like you have an instructor like I once encountered, ... | |
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Kodakon Judo 2nd degree black (Nidan), Sport Judo, not into competition. Life member United States Judo Assoc. Been in JUDO since 1983.
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