Flexibility in Judo
Kyle Sloan How long does it take to achieve gumby-like flexibility? It varies from person to person. I went at things at an easy pace, slowly gaining a little flexibility over two or three years. How much time does it … Read More
Levels of Play in Judo
by Kyle Sloan I think it’s important to take a few minutes and discuss the five different levels of play in Judo. I begin at the lowest impact and work my way upward to full-out play. Uchi Komi – We practice … Read More
Sempai/Kohai and Organic Relationships
by Nick Lowry Senpai/Kohai describes a relationship of seniority and responsibility that is used in traditional dojos to help define the roles that we fulfill in training together. Senpai is basically “senior” who is entrusted to act as a mentor … Read More
Judo: Kouchi-gari Partner Throws
Kyle Sloan The concept of what I call partner throws is simple: you sincerely attempt the first, and the second is naturally available in the event of failure. I don’t like calling them combinations, because people want the second technique … Read More
Judo: Kouchi-gari, Zednek Matl Style
Zdenek Matl is a neat guy. He was a national level coach in Czechoslovakia. He has developed an incredibly soft style of Judo…. so soft you could practice it on carpet. George created a DVD (item # 5075) titled “Some … Read More
Judo: Butterfly Armbar
Kyle Sloan, Tori; Cameron Siemens, Uke; Photography & Video by Rob Goodwill This is a neat little armbar many BJJ & Judo folks are unfamiliar with. We begin on our back with uke between our legs With your partner between … Read More
Aikido: Backward Rolling
Kyle Sloan This week I wanted to look at rolling backward. One of my fellow students asked me how I go about doing it, and thought I’d share. There are two things I want to note. First, I am using … Read More