Tris’ Blog

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

After hardening my arteries with the likes of goose, chocolate and whisky (I pretty much only ever have the latter two at Christmas, I am good most of the time, just don’t mention the pizza!), I was extremely glad that there was a Judo session session last night.
The majority of it was spent on pure […]

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… […]

The BJA have announced that The World of Judo Magazine has ceased publication.
The BJA handle some of the logistics of the maagzine, such as subscriptions, and there is no official reason given on the magazine’s website itself.
However, Bob Willingham (Editor) did put the reasons in the final issue. Some choice quotes follow:

… since the […]

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 […]