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En Belgrado se organiza la 25th Universiada (Juegos Mundiales Universitarios). Del 29de junio al 13 de julio viaja a Belgrado el equipo espanyol universitario de diferentes deportes entre ellos el judo, y este año tenemos representación catalana en -48kg a Vanessa Garcia. (more…)
Source: Centre de Tecnificació Barcelona Nord : Vane en la Universiada - día a día | 2 Jul 2009 | 10:27 am
 Marca | Ana Carrascosa logra la primera medalla para el judo español Marca El combate por el bronce se resolvía a base de sanciones que recibía el judo pasivo y bloqueante de la argelina Ratiba Tariket. Con esta son ya tres veces ... |
Source: Marca.com sobre Judo : Ana Carrascosa logra la primera medalla para el judo español - Marca | 2 Jul 2009 | 8:59 am
Source: Judo Jaen : TRABAJANDO UN POQUITO LA COORDINACIÓN | 2 Jul 2009 | 6:59 am
One of the first thing that you will learn in judo is the meaning of “Rei”. Bowing is a form of respect. In training and in competition, one must bow before stepping on the mat and bow to your partner. Some view this as some form of religious significance, but it is not. It is merely a mutual form of respect. You may also see people slap hands, or give each other “five”, before taking grips. This is another mutual form of respect. Jigoro Kano once said that
“Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, you are thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity to improve your technique.”
This action is a mutual respect for each other and lets your partner know that you are present to train with them, and learn with them, while displaying the responsibility to take care of them as well. This is also the meaning of one of the two main principles of judo, “Mutual Benefit and Welfare”. At OKCDT Judo, we strongly reinforce this principle in judo training.
Source: OKCDT : “Rei” | 1 Jul 2009 | 4:46 pm
The other main priciple of judo is “Maximum Efficiency, Minimum Energy”. This principle, like “Mutual Benefit and Welfare”, can be used in virtually every aspect of your life. On the mat, the prinicple can be applied toward your partner by causing the greatest impact on his balance and strength, while maintaining your balance and strength with the final outcome of throwing them to the ground. Professor Kano, the founder of judo, explained it himself as:
“Suppose we estimate the strength of a man in units of one. Let us say that the strength of this man is 10 units, whereas my strength, less than his, is 7 units. Then if he pushes me with all his force, I shall certainly be pushed back or thrown down, even if I use all my strength against him. This would happen from opposing strength to strength. But if instead of opposing him, I leave him unresisted, withdrawing my body just as much as he pushes, at the same time keeping my balance, he will naturally lean forward and lose his balance. In this new position, he may become weak (not in actual physical strength, but because of his awkward position) as to reduce his strength for the moment, say to 3 units only instead of 10 units. But meanwhile I, by keeping my balance, retain my full strength, as originally represented by 7 units. Here then, I am momentarily in a superior position, and I can defeat my opponent by using only half of my strength, or 3 1/2 units against his 3 units. This leaves one-half of my strength available for any other purpose. If I had greater strength than my opponent, I could of course push him back. But even if I wished to and had the power to do so, it would still be better for me first to give way, because by so doing, I should have greatly saved my energy and exhausted my opponent’s.”
Off the mat, you can apply this principle to other areas of your life by not wasting your time on anything that you will not benefit from. You concentrate all your effort toward a goal, and obtain that goal without wasting time on things that are trivial and that will take you off the path of achieving your goals. Another great quote by Vince Lombardi that is along these lines is “Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal”.
Source: OKCDT : “Maximum Efficiency, Minimum Energy” | 1 Jul 2009 | 4:46 pm
- Lance (17 May 2009 - 9:37pm)
About Judo
Judo is a Martial Art, Olympic Sport and Commonwealth sport.
Much like JuJitsu, Kung Fu, Karate, Aikido and other marial arts, Judo is an effective and powerful self defence. It does not however incorporate any kicks or punches. In Judo throws are used along with ground fighting techniques including arm locks, strangles, chokes and pinning techniques.
Judo in Europe is strong, and has been so historically for a long time. Specifically, France and Germany, along with the former Soviet Block countries. European Judo has been instrumental in the progress and history of Judo. The formation of the European Judo Union (EJU) was the for runner to the International Judo Federation (IJF) and is a major force in modern Judo.
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