Archive for 'Newaza'
The Flow of Judo
A good session tonight. More things are starting to click, and Randori feels like a natural flow.
I am getting more comfortable at not just playing left-handed, but also adjusting my grip to suit the throw, Uke and so on. In other words, adapting! The Grip Like A World Champion DVD has given […]
Posted: February 8th, 2008 under Judo, Newaza, Tachiwaza.
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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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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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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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Need More Strength (and techniques from the guard)
Training tonight I realised that I am probably the weakest guy there! Ah, the wonders of a desk job, and more importantly, having slacked off the weight training. At least the last part will soon be fixed, as per my last post.
Now, of course technique is super-important, but at the end of the […]
Posted: January 5th, 2008 under BJJ, Judo, Newaza.
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Judo: Left-handed ground techniques, leg encircling guard pass and more
Training again last night. I’m still not into a proper routine as I’m not back at work yet, so I still don’t feel fit to any degree. The whole deal will kick off next Wednesday (I’m writing this to give myself precious little weasel room when that time comes).
Again, not enough movement… but […]
Posted: January 3rd, 2008 under Judo, Newaza, Tachiwaza.
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Pre-Christmas Judo
Well, that was the final session before Christmas. Although I am happy that this club doesn’t like having large breaks — back on the mat next week! Hmm, if I can remember which day…
Main thing I took away from Newaza was more on strangles (Finishing when hooked in from behind by exerting leverage… […]
Posted: December 21st, 2007 under Judo, Newaza, Tachiwaza.
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Pre-Christmas but a full mat!
It was the usual Tuesday session, and surprisingly (considering the run-up to Christmas) it was the busiest I have seen it for ages! Mainly because our sister club was down, so other seniors to play with.
It was a Randori-centric session, and I got a good work-out (mainly because I felt unfit and just “out […]
Posted: December 19th, 2007 under Judo, Newaza, Tachiwaza.
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Strangle efficiency and more…
An informal session tonight, mainly due to the leisure centre playing host closing early in order for its staff to go party!
Newaza was the focus. The notes that I have taken away with me are as follows:
One of my favourite techniques when I’ve got my hooks in, and have managed to reach in for […]
Posted: December 14th, 2007 under Judo, Newaza.
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