Yeah, I am all for the "Vote with your feet" If you don't like it then vote with your feet and leave. If you do like it then vote with your feet...
Every N.G.B., National Governing body, has a list or set of what is "Generally Required" at each belt level. The thing I see across the board in...
I agree with CoryKS, it has to be clean and serviceable or its a no go. Belt handing down and swaping is always been something I have done. Just...
Glad you had a great time.
Terry, That is horrible. Tape it and dont bend it whatever you do.
Yep, Another website wanted to dig about me. That is ok. It all began with a white belt 17 yr. old I had in my class for about 3, maybe 4 weeks...
I think it is important in Judo. Really Ju No Kata and Gatame No Kata are essential for practice. Kata, at least designed for Judo is very...
Hey brother, I hope you did well. Any idea as to how the test went? How do you feel about it personally?
Amazing feat my friend. Amazing indeed, you are too be congratulated.
Student know - it - alls Instructors that are too full of self importance to teach correctly more talking = less practice time duh
Yep, I am done struggling with this art. Too hard on the joints for me. I am putting all effort into helping to grow judo. When I picked up my...
I am not built for tkd so to speak but I do enjoy the poomsea and all the non sparring aspects of it though.
I am a Marine as well. Honest question was asked since I don't do it. I do not wear flag patterned shirts or anything of the sort either....
A friend told me he had a patch. It is an american flag and korean flag. American flag on top and korean on bottom. Which side of the uniform...
Manny, I kinda know what you feel. I am a 2nd dan in judo. I will be eligible for 3rd dan soon. I am approved now, I just don't have the...
I just couldn't believe this. I mean gee, he was sharing a moment and showing gratitude to his parents.
I know in msk our black belt test is 120.00. In Missouri the charge per month in 40.00. The belt test fee is 40.00 for yellow through red. The...
Too true. However, on topic.......Tadeschi's book is cool. I really didn't look at the techniques. What I liked it for was the interviews he...
I have spoke with Norm Miller on a few occasions before reading this post. He is a great guy. By the way, thanks for the site address.
Well, Functional strength is a good thing to have in judo. Do a lot for shoulders, back, and triceps. Before my major injuries I did a lot of...
June 3, 2009 AnnMaria De Mars Response: Our lawyers are responding to these allegations. Let me just say unequivocally that the USJA in NO WAY...
June 3, 2009. USA Judo Suspends Group A Membership of United States Judo Association USA Judo, as the National Governing Body recognized by...
I am kind of sic and demented but I just don't feel right if my gi isn't saturated at the end of a workout.
It is a combination of things that make a BJJ black belt. I have crazy respect for those who train for the love of training. I have done Judo...
In a nutshell I have been told that if you are really good and technical with a gi then no gi is just icing on the cake. I have done judo,...
Sweet brother!!!! Thanks a mint.[IMG]
From what I understand from a friend it is for the Gracie Combatives system only. I am not 100 percent sure but how could someone not have a good...
I stand corrected. It is the Armed Forces Judo Association, AFJA not UFJA. I still have a membership card from being on the all marine team.
I too am a card carrying member of USJA. Love the organization, I am just saddened to see them get into the trouble they have with USA Judo. I...
This is too civil and humane for such an audacity.
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