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| clubs needing premises | 4/22/2009 |
Q: myself and bizz partner are looking to open an martial arts academy in Bristol in a new build unit ...
A: Gary, I don't know of any clubs currently looking to move, or new ones looking to startup. Judo in ...
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| Which style? | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Hey, I was looking around for a while and I'm not sure which style to choose. I did Okinawan Shorin ...
A: Dan, obviously I could sing the praises of Judo, but you may be limited by the clubs that are ...
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| judo competition | 10/10/2008 |
Q: our state selection coming at next week.but my exam is also coming at next week.so,i can't do ...
A: Krupal, without knowing your own strong techniques it is hard to recommend any specifics that will ...
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| Judo | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Just wondering if you can help me out.I,v been doing judo now for 24 years and have just recently ...
A: I assume you are in the UK, if you register the club with one of the national associations, the ...
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| counter attack | 11/22/2007 |
Q: how best can i counter any tewaza move made by a bigger opponent the big guys always seem to find it ...
A: Kudzai, when you say 'tewaza' do you mean 'leg grabs' like morote gari, or other tewaza like tai ...
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| A level help | 9/14/2007 |
Q: ideally around orange belt, 6th ryu? is this possible or should i seriously consider another sport? ...
A: Callum, I am sure that with reasonable fitness and ability an orange belt would be achievable in ...
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| Deference and status in Judo | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I'm 32 and started attending judo classes about 6 week's ago. Although I enjoy the sessions I've an ...
A: without knowing the other person it is indeed hard to tell if he was serious or winding you up. As ...
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| belt question | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I am returning to Judo nearly 20 years later from when i stopped. I used to be an orange belt ...
A: Andrew, the lower grades (i.e. below blue belt) are generally more flexible and I know of a few ...
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| return to judo aged 53 | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I have done some judo in the past. I live northof Chepstow. i have started regular fitness training ...
A: Gwion, you are never too old - if you are fit enough you can partake in 'competitive' Judo without ...
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| Judo Clubs | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I used to train and compete on a regular basis but over the last few years. I am now looking for a ...
A: Jade, if you were in Kingswood then I guess you were at a BJC club, Koi perhaps ? There's not much ...
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| Confused | 7/15/2005 |
Q: Can you tell me waht is the relationship between Gravity, Force and Momentum plus and at what point ...
A: Frank, I have a book (The Secrets of Judo by Watanabe and Avakian) that explains the 'physics' of ...
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| judo | 5/30/2005 |
Q: i was with bjc for 15yrs.then gave up judo and when restarted i joined bja which im a 1st kye.can i ...
A: Andrew, Both organisations recognise each others grade and will generally ratify your comparitive ...
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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: Matthew, without knowing you in person it is hard to suggest what YOU should be doing, but I can ...
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| Personal Trainer from world of Judo | 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: Steve, I don't know of any coaches in the Bristol area who fit nicely into the category you ...
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| Things that your life and art have taught you | 4/13/2004 |
Q: As you are an expert in the martial arts, I would be grateful to receive some of your wisdom and ...
A: Brian, as someone who does Judo I am not used to being called 'Master' - Pete is just fine. The ...
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| Leg Takedowns | 3/20/2004 |
Q: it's me again. Thanks again for your last reply! Please let me know if I'm asking too many ...
A: Chris, to answer your 2nd question first - I don't consider the distinction between ground and ...
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| To what extent is Geoff Gleason... | 2/4/2003 |
Q: To what extent is Geoff Gleason recognized as as a leader in modern judo . I would also like your ...
A: Kevin, although I have a couple of Geoff Gleeson's books I do not know of many other people who do. ...
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| Peter Boyes | 7/22/2002 |
Q: Hey Pete Thank you very much for the info. I can't understand it here in the States Judo is almost ...
A: I'm not sure of the exact breakdown between 'sport' Judo clubs and 'Traditional'. I was lucky when I ...
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| Fitness | 6/7/2002 |
Q: I am 30, distinctly heavyweight, just started judo, and will be taking one class a week. I also ...
A: Alex, what are your aims from your Judo ? There are 2 main aspects of Judo. The first is the ...
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