Archive for January, 2008
Judo with TWO shoulders
The good news is that it looks like my AC joint injury was just a Grade 1.
I rested it over the weekend, and went along to a session on Tuesday. I strapped it up but in contrast to Thursday (where it just did not want to go in some directions at all!) it was […]
Posted: January 31st, 2008 under Fitness, Injury, Judo, Newaza, Tachiwaza, Video, Weight Training.
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Judo with one shoulder
Against perhaps my better judgement (I am rubbish at self-control when it comes to injuries), I went to Judo last night.
My left shoulder, due to the dodgy AC joint, is tender. However, what is frustrating is that it becomes painful with certain movements only. As an example, I can raise my arm to […]
Posted: January 25th, 2008 under Injury, Judo.
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Sprained AC joint - The curse of crash mats
A good Judo session tonight. It’s a competition club so the pace is high and it really highlights my fitness. Sorry… unfitness. The local Army guys visit so it puts things a little in perspective!
Crash mats are more trouble than they are worth sometimes. In my first year of Judo, my […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2008 under Injury, Judo.
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1st Kyu! Well, in theory…
I graded up to 1st Kyu today… albeit only in the Theory components. So nothing changes until I complete the contest examination at a future grading. And I’m in no rush to do that right now, as I feel I have a long way to go. Some details on the required theory here.
Also, […]
Posted: January 22nd, 2008 under Judo, Newaza, Tachiwaza.
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Myth Watch: Women and Weight Lifting
One of the unfortunate myths about weight training, is that if you are a girl who does it, you will turn into some sort of freak, right down to probably growing testicles.
Not true. In fact, any of the typical hot girls (Hi, Angelina Jolie!) will not have gained that figure by chewing on […]
Posted: January 18th, 2008 under Video, Weight Training.
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Jimmy Pedro clinic clip
The Judo Podcast has an upcoming interview with Jimmy Pedro. Visit their site in order to suggest any questions.
The announcement has a clip from a recent clinic (Takes a while to load). It’s an interesting demo of an alternative grip entry for Tai Otoshi, and it is nice to see the emphasis placed […]
Posted: January 14th, 2008 under Judo, Tachiwaza.
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Never too old to Rock and Roll!
BBC Radio 4 highlighted this cool little project on Front Row.
Weekend Warriors is a scheme being run by the Music Industries Association.
The Weekend Warriors programme gives lapsed musicians the once in a lifetime opportunity to re-join a band and relive their musical youth. It’s run in music stores throughout the UK. They will provide you […]
Posted: January 12th, 2008 under Music.
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First week of Judo and Starting Strength
This has been the first week that I have been combining Judo with my new weight training routine.
I have already covered Monday’s Judo session so here are some crib notes from the rest of the Judo:
Tachiwaza:
I’m continuing my left-handed approach, with further success with Osoto Gari. My version is more of the “hook and […]
Posted: January 12th, 2008 under Fitness, Judo, Newaza, Tachiwaza, Weight Training.
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Bill Gates’ Last Day
Here is the best quality video that I could find of the “Bill Gates’ Last day” feature, which formed part of Bill’s Keynote at CES 2008.
Posted: January 10th, 2008 under Computing.
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Hug a Judoka, today!
I visited a new club yesterday (after taking a bit of a detour due to some intriguing satnav behaviour).
A pure technique session, which was very handy. And it has helped highlight some of the flaws I need to work on. The sad thing is, I’m aware of these, but really need a repeated […]
Posted: January 8th, 2008 under Judo, Tachiwaza.
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