Judo BB - What gift to get the club?

[The_Duder]

Hey guys,

I finished all the formalities for my promotion, just waiting for the forms to get through to USJA.

I was wondering if some of you guys could help me out with some gift ideas/suggestions to get my club. I know it is a normal practice to sometimes give a present to the club or Sensei for Shodan or higher promotions.

Any ideas or suggestions would be EXTREMELY appreciated!!

Thanks!

 

[Kid Sampson]

A nice Mizuno Gi would make a great gift.

 

[CajunJudoka]

One more crash pad never hurt anybody.

 

[Macungah]

I gave a kettlebell when my friend opened a school. They use it for warmups now. I also bought him a small potted bamboo plant and it's been growing strong near the front door for a few years now. Adds a nice decorative touch to a normally pretty bare training place.

 

[The_Duder]

One more crash pad never hurt anybody.

Our club just got one, but I think you are correct in saying we can use one more. Good idea to keep in mind!

As far as Kettlebells go, we have plenty at our disposal from the gym. They are fantastic, indeed!
Big fan of plants - good call as well. Symbolically perfect.

 

[killakoy]

How common is this? I didn't give anything when I got my shodan. And neither did anyone else at our club. Is this expected elsewhere?

 

[Rod1]

At my place we just throw people with promotion/birthday/etc etc

 

[The_Duder]

At my place we just throw people with promotion/birthday/etc etc

I expect this to occur as well. I am training even more on my cardio.

 

[Alaskantkdkid]

At my place we just throw people with promotion/birthday/etc etc

This is also what I'm used to. Getting thrown with a promotion or having a birthday.

 

[RJ Green]

kegger

 

[Q mystic]

kegger

lol. yup.

 

[ozarkdt]

If your club does not have Judo Masterclass books for check out, might start there.

 

[tk99]

kegger

Win

 

[Oak]

Hey guys,

I finished all the formalities for my promotion, just waiting for the forms to get through to USJA.

I was wondering if some of you guys could help me out with some gift ideas/suggestions to get my club. I know it is a normal practice to sometimes give a present to the club or Sensei for Shodan or higher promotions.

Any ideas or suggestions would be EXTREMELY appreciated!!

Thanks!

Where do you train? Grats on black!

 

[SonOfZion**]

get all the lower belts mouthguards for when you ragdoll them around

 

[The_Duder]

Where do you train? Grats on black!

Thanks for the encouragement, folks!

I train out of Main Line Judo headed by Sensei Tom Blair (Rokyudan).

Ill update once everything goes through.