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| Judo for Children | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My 5 year old son has started to show an interested in the Martial Arts. I have taken him by a ...
A: It is fine to begin judo (or another martial art) at age 5 if it is in a class that is geared for ...
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| A Return to Judo | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I was driving down the street yesterday and passed a sign about Oxnard Judo for Children. After ...
A: I know Hayward well. He is a great teacher. You are welcome to visit our class and practice with us ...
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| black belt | 5/15/2009 |
Q: if a person is disabled in such a way that they cannot actually fight but can still learn how to do ...
A: This depends on the promotion system in use for the person. In other words, what country and ...
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| Looking for an instructor | 9/22/2008 |
Q: My sensei used to train with a few different instructors and I am still trying to locate 2 of them. ...
A: I also trained with Sung Bo Suk and Bob Ota. Bob Ota passed away about 20 years ago, and I heard ...
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| JUDO | 6/14/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUDO AND KARATE and what is the diifference between judo and martial ...
A: A Martial Art can be defined as a system of techniques and exercises developed as an effective means ...
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| Shinohara v. Douillet | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Sensei, What is your opinion regarding the infamous "Ippon" in the Olympic match between Shinohara ...
A: Although I initially agreed that Shinohara gained control and should have been awarded ippon, I can ...
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| KONICHIVAAA!!! | 11/30/2007 |
Q: What shall I do when my knee is badly injured?Perhapse my ligaments or meniscius?Whats the worst ...
A: See a doctor immediately. This kind of injury is generally fixed quite easily and you can enjoy a ...
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| Are single leg takedowns with a leg trip allowed in Judo? | 9/13/2007 |
Q: This is a bit long but most of it is my reason for asking my question, which is at the end: Ive ...
A: Ques. 1 -- Some MMA fighters are skilled in judo throws, but most do not invest the time to learn ...
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| 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: I have practiced kenpo as well as judo and jujutsu. I believe that your assessment is correct. ...
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| Training. | 8/2/2007 |
Q: i have a young daughter 15/16 years old who has done extremely well at club and competition in the ...
A: The situation you describe is very typical for both boys and girls at this age. It is quite common ...
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| Judo Popularity | 2/8/2007 |
Q: Why is Judo not popular in the US? France has over a million Judokas but the US has only 50,000 or ...
A: There are many answers to this question and everyone has an opinion. The reasons involve judo ...
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| streetfight | 2/7/2007 |
Q: i am 28yrs old blackbelt holder in karate(1996).Right now i am not in practise from last 2 yrs.My ...
A: Here are your two choices: 1. Your best choice is to avoid street fights. 2. Your second best choice ...
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| How to get back in shape for competition | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I am 50 years old, brown belt,overweight by 40 lbs and involved in judo for many years. I have a ...
A: It sounds like you need to train smart, rather than hard. At 50 years old it is much more difficult ...
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| When to promote in Judo | 12/28/2006 |
Q: It was a real honor and privilege to have been invited to your Dojo and to meet you in person. I ...
A: It was a pleasure meeting you as well. I am happy to hear that Belize has now taken the steps ...
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| grade 2 shoulder separation | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I have a shldr separation which is now 9 weeks old. I am 45, sinsei Brown in Utica says Im too ...
A: I'm sorry I can't be of much help since I am not a doctor and have not examined you. I can share ...
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| principles | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I'm an avid Taichi and internal arts practitioner. I've been studying Taichi for a long time. ...
A: I am afraid I don't know enough about taichi to completely answer your question. Judo does have ...
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| Teaching Judo | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I earned my Black Belt in Judo some 16 odd years ago from a friend of my fathers, who taught 8 or 9 ...
A: Assuming you are in the US, there are 3 national organizations authorized to issue valid judo ranks ...
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| judo clubs | 7/15/2006 |
Q: im looking to seriously start studying judo. i am 30 years old.i was wondering if im starting too ...
A: I don't think 30 years old is too old at all. It certainly won't be as easy as if you were 13, but ...
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| certification | 6/22/2006 |
Q: I've been teaching Judo here at BIA and at LACC for many years. I would like to be able to give my ...
A: I am glad to hear that you have students who are progressing. I didn't know that you were teaching ...
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| Aikido or Judo | 2/17/2006 |
Q: Sir, I am 52 years old and interested in both judo and aikido.(Time will not allow both) Do you have ...
A: You probably need to talk to the instructors of both classes before deciding, or try out both to see ...
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| Opportunity to ear a black belt | 12/28/2005 |
Q: Ohlenkamp: I am 48 year years old, in reasonably good shape, and have been practicing judo for the ...
A: It is certainly possible to earn your black belt, but it depends on a number of factors. The most ...
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| Re: Encino Judo Club | 12/16/2005 |
Q: I wanted to know how I can become a member of the Encino Judo Club and how much are the costs for ...
A: Jose, You can join any of our classes at any time and that makes you a member of the Encino Judo ...
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| Hey Neil | 10/26/2005 |
Q: The reason i am contacting you through this website is because I have cancelled the old e-mail ...
A: I really appreciate that. I always hoped you would get that shodan, and I'm glad to hear you are ...
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| morote | 7/11/2005 |
Q: Im a Shodan with 13 years experience. My Sensei is Hank Kraft and for years he has screamed at me to ...
A: My sensei does seoinage the same way you described your sensei showing it. Of course, I like to do ...
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| PAL programs | 4/18/2005 |
Q: Neil, we met years ago at camp Bushido. Do you have any experience with the new Judo programs that ...
A: I have not had any experience with PAL judo programs other than going to a PAL judo class a few ...
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| Tricks for Competition | 1/29/2005 |
Q: For the purpose of background, I just earned my second degree brown belt following a long absence ...
A: That's a question that someone could write a book about. Of course the little tricks that help your ...
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| how do i become a teacher | 1/14/2005 |
Q: Name of expert: Neil Ohlenkamp 1-14-05 Students name: Seth Brief summary: U.S. Team ...
A: Seth, In the US the minimum grade to teach judo is usually considered to be the black belt, although ...
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| shoulder injury | 10/24/2004 |
Q: I bruised my left shoulder about one month ago, during summersault fall. I have been taking it easy ...
A: I'm glad my site has been helpful for you. This is really a medical question and it would be ...
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| Beginner's Kata | 10/1/2004 |
Q: Is there a preferred Judo kata you would recommend for a student starting out in Judo? If so, which ...
A: The first kata studied in Judo is almost always the nage no kata. It is generally agreed that this ...
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| Uchimata-sukashi | 9/25/2004 |
Q: I've seen it called "Uchimata slip," and "Uchimata dodge." Do you have any other English term for ...
A: Uchimata sukashi is a popular counter throw used in judo competition and free practice. Several ...
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| Kodokan Judo institute | 9/1/2004 |
Q: I have been studing judo for the past 6 years, now i am 18, and finishing high school. After working ...
A: My understanding is that you can train at the Kodokan for 3 or 4 months, but you should contact the ...
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| Seeking Personal Fitness Coach with for Judo experience | 8/24/2004 |
Q: I am 43yo and am seeking to go into Judo for fitness. I am a busy business man and time is at a ...
A: What you want sounds reasonable. To find someone to work out with I would try contacting one of the ...
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| Ura gatame? | 8/21/2004 |
Q: Is ura gatame, an accepted holddown technique? I taught myself this holddown from the Ippon book, ...
A: The IJF rules (which you can read at http://judoinfo.com/pdf/Contest%20Rules-03.pdf) state in ...
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| Ude Garami | 7/26/2004 |
Q: First of all, I love your website! haha.. it makes me want to try some throws every time I see the ...
A: Although the rules say that you cannot apply joint locks anywhere except the elbow, it is never ...
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| Randori Throws | 6/18/2004 |
Q: I have been practising judo for about two years and can execute many throws with a cooperative uke. ...
A: Your situation is pretty typical. It takes a couple of years to learn the basic moves, then a couple ...
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| OBI Knot/Left Hand Grip | 11/27/2003 |
Q: Sensei- 1-Is there a correct manner to tie your OBI? I am working out with 2 Dojos and it seems to ...
A: 1. There is a correct way to tie the know in your obi. You can see an image of it on my web page at ...
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| Why Uchi-Mata? | 2/26/2003 |
Q: I must say I was excited to see that you, a veritable monolith of information on Judo, were ...
A: Uchimata is often seen in the heavy weight division, for example by one of the world's greatest ...
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| Simple, but gentle, self-defense move | 12/30/2002 |
Q: This question is for a novel I am writing. I know little about Judo, but would like the main ...
A: Here is a typical Judo response, and one that every black belt should be able to do, as well as most ...
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| Tournament Judo - Gripping | 9/25/2002 |
Q: I would just like to ask you what do you feel is the best way to avoid your opponents 'stiffness'. I ...
A: This is a big question in Judo. You will see some discussion of it, and advice from various experts, ...
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| Real World Application | 6/12/2001 |
Q: I am currently studying Muay Thai and I really like it because of its practicality in a self-defense ...
A: I think many people have discovered that Judo is a great complement to any striking art. The close ...
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