I've heard and read dozens of anecdotes, online and in person, of people being kicked out or scolded for cross training at dojos other than their main one.
Seems like this is a pervasive attitude in judo. Why? Does the same thing exist in any other combat sport?
Hello, I've been wanting to volunteer at pet shelters specifically to help take dogs on walks that are cooped up all day and to provide company for dogs that are scared/stressed from the shelter environment, and to clean and maintain their living spaces. Are these types of volunteers in demand
Ideally I'd like to volunteer at a shelter that is in need of volunteers. I live in Orange County and it seems like the shelters here are properly staffed (correct me if I'm wrong). Any shelters in south LA that are in need of volunteers? Or OC?
Rhonda's been hyping herself up lately with her upcoming fight claiming to be "the best at gripping and fighting for position" in judo.
On paper Kayla has more accolades, but is Rhonda the superior Judoka? Would welcome the opinions of those who have followed both their careers.
See some people chilling in this position as they watch others roll or observe the instructor. Doesn't seem comfy. Is it just my gym or is this ubiquitous.
I see everyone, even high level olympians, do the standard o soto gari uchikomi that involves stepping in with left leg past uke's hip and kicking up with your other leg (assuming you're right handed).
But seems like that never translates to randori. Uke will see you going in for the reap and will invariably bring their right leg leg back leading to kenka yotsu.
In which case you'd want try the hooking and hopping o soto which seems to be a fundamentally different movement pattern then the uchi komi...
Am I missing something?
I get the incentive to immediately turtle after failing a throw and wait for a match reset, but would it make sense to turn over, frame and attempt to get your opponent in your guard?
Especially at a higher level, judokas are skilled at breaking turtle. Are they as skilled at passing guard and defending submissions from guard?