Judo

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  1. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

    This thread is about Judo .

    Judo is a sport.

    I like Judo.

    Do you like Judo?
     
  2. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Never tried it, but it looks really neat. Plus it's cool that Buck Rogers was a judo practitioner.
     
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  3. Charles Fout

    Charles Fout Active Member

    What is your point?

    Are you "taunting" me? I specifically used the word "taunting," for that was the reason I was banished.

    Is it appropriate for you, a moderator, to be taking a side in a dispute?



    The previous topic was regarding the International Judo Federation Academy. The IJF Academy provides academic education from the undergraduate level to research doctoral programs. Rude comments were posted in that discussion by a serial rude poster.

    Judo is a martial way. The Sports aspect is indeed certainly part of it but, there is much much more.

    I will never stop learning judo, but I'm sure I can either answer your question or point you a resource that will answer any questions you might have.

    Judo people are wonderful. I have met and had conversations with every living American Judo Olympic Medalist and many other renown judoka.
     
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  4. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    Canadian, here! So was the late Rt. Hon. Pierre Trudeau, former Prime Minister of Canada, 1968–1979 and 1980–1984 -father of present PM, the Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau. The Rt. Hon. Pierre Trudeau. held a 2nd dan Black belt.

    Fabulous list of Celebrity Judoka here: Models, actors, musicians, politicians - everyone from Vladimir Putin to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_celebrity_judoka
     
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  5. AsianStew

    AsianStew Moderator Staff Member

    I always thought Judo was a combat martial art similar to Karate. I haven't learned any martial arts but did learn Tai Chi when I was younger, I learned the basic 24 and 36 steps, along with the sword play back in the day. Essentially took it up for health reasons not for anything else really... If I was younger and healthier, I would recommend Taekwondo for max exercise, for those who like to take it slow, I would recommend Tai Chi and Qigong instead.
     
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  6. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    I’m kinda neutral about judo. As a karateka, I respect its practitioners and the art itself. But it wasn’t for me. I tried it for a little while. Didn’t care for the heavier gi top, nor putting on a white belt again after so long! (But, believe me, my karate experience did almost no good.) But I didn’t really care for the grappling central to the sport.

    After studying Shorin Ryu, I enjoyed Tang Soo Do. But I didn’t like Tae Kwan Do because of its emphasis on the sporting (fighting) element. But that was what brought in paying customers, so oh well.

    One thing I really like about judo is that its practitioners aren’t narcissistic blowhards who think everything is about them. I find that particularly delightful.

    I come from the ‘70s, so my favorites were Bill Wallace, Joe Lewis, and Chuck Norris. And as much as I admired Bruce Lee, he kinda spoiled “true” martial arts by turning them into a fad. (Not on purpose, of course.) And, as we know, fads fade away.
     
  7. Rachel83az

    Rachel83az Well-Known Member

    All I know about judo is that Barney was learning it in at least one episode of The Andy Griffith Show.
     
  8. Charles Fout

    Charles Fout Active Member

    Q cc
    Since its inception in 1882, Judo had a great relationship with law enforcement officers. It's quite natural that Don Knox's character was a Judoka.
     
  9. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    Knox?
     
  10. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    Then there’s Austin Powers and his famous and oxymoronic “Judo Chop!”
     
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  11. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    No, Not Knox ... Knotts. :)
     
  12. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

    After seeing that Krav Maga isn't as practical as advertised, I decided that I was going to study some BJJ and a stand-up martial art, such as kickboxing or Muay Thai. Judo is on my list as a companion for BJJ since BJJ instructors tend to not spend much time on throws.
     
  13. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    (I know.)
     
  14. AsianStew

    AsianStew Moderator Staff Member

    Speaking of BJJ - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I've always actually wanted to learn something different, was looking at Brazilian Capoeira which is a martial art but fused with acrobatics and dance. There are so many things I want to learn but so little time... drats!
     
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  15. Charles Fout

    Charles Fout Active Member

    Many BJJ instructors, especially immigrants from Brazil are also Judo Black belts. In theory, Judo spends as much time on groundwork (Ne Waza) as it does throws. Judoka begin by focusing on throws for a pedagogical reason. It's more difficult and time-consuming to learn the mechanics of throwing so the goal is to have a solid stand-up base before investing a great deal of time on Ne Waza. As students progress the practice usually becomes aa 50% -50% split between throwing techniques (Nage Waza) and Ne Waza. Sport BJJ and Spor tJudo rule sets are completely different. In Judo a well-executed throw will end the match, while the same throw might not even result in any points being awarded. Many other differences too. A great benefit of Judo is that all of the techniques are designed not to maim or cause permanent injury to one's opponent. This allows the way to be practiced with full intensity. Whereas, in Krav Maga, some traditional jujutsu, and most striking arts it's impossible to go full force without causing injury.
     
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  16. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    Capoeira has been big in my town here in Ontario for maybe 25-30 years. Clubs, "Mestres" who teach etc. Probably because there are LOTS of Portuguese-speaking people here. Think I'm gonna take up playing the berimbau. Yeah - I could actually do that. That'll be my capoeira contribution. :)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berimbau
     
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  17. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    Capoeira is pretty exciting to watch. Music and combat - a bit like a saloon in the Brazilian Wild West. Except there are skills - and rules. Not easy. But good. :)
     
  18. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    So the idea is to get them to the ground, then win there? The art I studied didn't have much of a ground game, so that would have worked on me, to be honest!
     
  19. Charles Fout

    Charles Fout Active Member

    Rules are always subject to change at any time. Here are current, I think, rules for Judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu


    Judo rules explained:


    BJJ Rules explained:

     
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  20. Charles Fout

    Charles Fout Active Member

    . Half of my favorite Judo Olympian couple is Canadian
    Niki Adams. She's a Witch! She's Witch.
    https://www.uniqiproductions.com/
    She is married to the "Voice of Judo,"
    Neil Adams. If you ever watch any broadcast Judo, Neil Adams will likely be providing commentary
     
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