people have been known to let their elbow get dislocated at a local naga tourney so...
Judo Gym - what to look for?
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people have been known to let their elbow get dislocated at a local naga tourney so...
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Like I said, to each their own. I got to go to work the Monday after a tourney so I can feed my family. If winning in Judo was what payed my bills, might be a different story.
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My primary goal in learning judo at this moment is to
1. enhance my bjj - that is by working tachi waza(thorwing), I am not interested in judo ne waza as bjj is my goal. I am a purple in bjj.
2. learn and interest my 4yo in judo - I plan on building his base in judo and wrestling. Bjj will be very minimal to build good habits. He has an interest, but
I am going slow.
My thoughts on looking for gyms -
1. gyms that burn a lot of reps in on a few throws taking advantage of deliberate practice
2. lots of tachi waza randori - or isolated sparring - this is what I need
3. friendly atmosphere with minimal clique behavior and politics
4. cheap is not really an issue as most judo gyms here are about 5-10 U$D a month
5. a sensei and gym that understands my goals are for bjj / but giving them the benefit of another body who could learn to be a good training partner
6. gym personalities that fit me
7. peers that look out for my interest, helpful vs competitive
8. I know about 3-4 assistant instructors from some of the gyms, some more than others so I will use that as a springboard for entry and 2 of them know my interest
Is it lame if I were to wear tights with pads in the shoulders and hip? I'm 36 and not as resiliant as 20 years ago.
1. enhance my bjj - that is by working tachi waza(thorwing), I am not interested in judo ne waza as bjj is my goal. I am a purple in bjj.
2. learn and interest my 4yo in judo - I plan on building his base in judo and wrestling. Bjj will be very minimal to build good habits. He has an interest, but
I am going slow.
My thoughts on looking for gyms -
1. gyms that burn a lot of reps in on a few throws taking advantage of deliberate practice
2. lots of tachi waza randori - or isolated sparring - this is what I need
3. friendly atmosphere with minimal clique behavior and politics
4. cheap is not really an issue as most judo gyms here are about 5-10 U$D a month
5. a sensei and gym that understands my goals are for bjj / but giving them the benefit of another body who could learn to be a good training partner
6. gym personalities that fit me
7. peers that look out for my interest, helpful vs competitive
8. I know about 3-4 assistant instructors from some of the gyms, some more than others so I will use that as a springboard for entry and 2 of them know my interest
Is it lame if I were to wear tights with pads in the shoulders and hip? I'm 36 and not as resiliant as 20 years ago.
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Went to a judo seminar last night, amazing.
2 olympic medalist there - 08gold. 88silver.
I got a lot to learn.
Talked to a local coach and was invited to his gym. Going to check it out to see if it fits - needs, students, time.
At that gym it would be working judo in 1x week. I know that's not a lot, in relation but the class is only 2x week and I am only going to be able to make 1 with the scheduling.
If not there are other options. I was also invited to another gym for supplemental judo/wrestling work. This was proposed to me as supplemental material.
I usually do jits 3 nights and 3-4 days. Thinking to drop one or two of the nights
of jits for 1-2x judo as I have dimished returns on bjj, as opposed to judo. Not sure if my body could handle 3 nights a week of judo, it looks pretty rough being thrown all night.
2 olympic medalist there - 08gold. 88silver.
I got a lot to learn.
Talked to a local coach and was invited to his gym. Going to check it out to see if it fits - needs, students, time.
At that gym it would be working judo in 1x week. I know that's not a lot, in relation but the class is only 2x week and I am only going to be able to make 1 with the scheduling.
If not there are other options. I was also invited to another gym for supplemental judo/wrestling work. This was proposed to me as supplemental material.
I usually do jits 3 nights and 3-4 days. Thinking to drop one or two of the nights
of jits for 1-2x judo as I have dimished returns on bjj, as opposed to judo. Not sure if my body could handle 3 nights a week of judo, it looks pretty rough being thrown all night.
