Comments for BetterJudo.com http://betterjudo.com Lafon's Judo Blog: Telling it like it is! Mon, 21 May 2012 23:34:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Show Me the Evidence! by Gerald Lafon http://betterjudo.com/show-me-the-evidence/comment-page-1/#comment-5841 Gerald Lafon Mon, 21 May 2012 23:34:09 +0000 http://betterjudo.com/?p=1857#comment-5841 I thought armbars were already illegal in novice divisions. Notwithstanding that, I agree that Judo needs to teach players more ne waza skills early on. That way, you don't have to protect your players from outsiders willing to give Judo competition a try. That being said, what our "leaders" do is far too often illogical and counterproductive. I thought armbars were already illegal in novice divisions. Notwithstanding that, I agree that Judo needs to teach players more ne waza skills early on. That way, you don’t have to protect your players from outsiders willing to give Judo competition a try. That being said, what our “leaders” do is far too often illogical and counterproductive.

]]> Comment on Training and Studying at Tsukuba University, Part II by Gerald Lafon http://betterjudo.com/training-and-studying-at-tsukuba-university-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-5840 Gerald Lafon Mon, 21 May 2012 23:30:04 +0000 http://betterjudo.com/?p=1593#comment-5840 I'm sure it is. The only question is whether there is room in the dorms to house temporary players. Best to check with the Judo program itself. I’m sure it is. The only question is whether there is room in the dorms to house temporary players. Best to check with the Judo program itself.

]]> Comment on Show Me the Evidence! by Kevin McNeely http://betterjudo.com/show-me-the-evidence/comment-page-1/#comment-5839 Kevin McNeely Mon, 21 May 2012 22:38:29 +0000 http://betterjudo.com/?p=1857#comment-5839 USJF TO BAN ARMLOCKS IN NOVICE DIVISIONS In the Mid-Atlantic, there are judo black belts working hard to branch out into BJJ to teach judo, keep it relevant and attract more athletes. Let's face it, in a BJJ competition having the ability to score with a takedown or a takedown into side control can be a huge advantage particularly for players who like to take the top position. So judo should be benefitting from the popularity of BJJ. Instead, judo is too much of a moving target away from self-defense and grappling sports. As we get cross-trained BJJ athletes and wrestlers interested in judo competition, new rules come along to ban gi styles, techniques, etc., that frustrate their attempts to participate. I hear that the USJF is now going to ban armlocks in novice divisions without any evidence of an increase in the number of injuries due to armlocks. The intent is only to prevent cross-over BJJ athletes from winning at a novice level. At our last yudanshakai promotional/tournament, there appeared to be more referees than competitors. Very frustrating! Learn some freakin' newaza like the old school judoka! Aaaghhh!!!! USJF TO BAN ARMLOCKS IN NOVICE DIVISIONS
In the Mid-Atlantic, there are judo black belts working hard to branch out into BJJ to teach judo, keep it relevant and attract more athletes. Let’s face it, in a BJJ competition having the ability to score with a takedown or a takedown into side control can be a huge advantage particularly for players who like to take the top position. So judo should be benefitting from the popularity of BJJ. Instead, judo is too much of a moving target away from self-defense and grappling sports. As we get cross-trained BJJ athletes and wrestlers interested in judo competition, new rules come along to ban gi styles, techniques, etc., that frustrate their attempts to participate. I hear that the USJF is now going to ban armlocks in novice divisions without any evidence of an increase in the number of injuries due to armlocks. The intent is only to prevent cross-over BJJ athletes from winning at a novice level. At our last yudanshakai promotional/tournament, there appeared to be more referees than competitors. Very frustrating! Learn some freakin’ newaza like the old school judoka! Aaaghhh!!!!

]]> Comment on Training and Studying at Tsukuba University, Part II by Cedric LANARRE http://betterjudo.com/training-and-studying-at-tsukuba-university-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-5753 Cedric LANARRE Wed, 16 May 2012 15:22:54 +0000 http://betterjudo.com/?p=1593#comment-5753 Is it possible to train at the university judo club without being a student or member of a team ? I'm considering going to Japan on my own by the end of the year and I'm looking for places to practice. Is it possible to train at the university judo club without being a student or member of a team ?
I’m considering going to Japan on my own by the end of the year and I’m looking for places to practice.

]]> Comment on If You Can’t Beat Them, Change The Darn Rules! by Archilles http://betterjudo.com/if-you-cant-beat-them-change-the-darn-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-5746 Archilles Mon, 14 May 2012 18:38:11 +0000 http://blog.betterjudo.com/?p=671#comment-5746 I think the sport should stay true to the concept of "Grappling your opponent from standing and taking them to the ground". In my opinion, that is the essence of Judo. I think the rules should keep the athletes safe from harmful and dangerous techniques, but never hinder the arts development to its highest potential. Let the sport grow through unhindered fully free judo, with leg grabs, with takedowns, with bear hugs, and other grappling throws and takedowns. I support what I believe is the true essence of the art of Judo. I think the sport should stay true to the concept of “Grappling your opponent from standing and taking them to the ground”. In my opinion, that is the essence of Judo. I think the rules should keep the athletes safe from harmful and dangerous techniques, but never hinder the arts development to its highest potential.

Let the sport grow through unhindered fully free judo, with leg grabs, with takedowns, with bear hugs, and other grappling throws and takedowns.

I support what I believe is the true essence of the art of Judo.

]]> Comment on When Helping Actually Undermines by Alex http://betterjudo.com/when-helping-actually-undermines/comment-page-1/#comment-5717 Alex Thu, 10 May 2012 14:11:31 +0000 http://betterjudo.com/?p=1959#comment-5717 Hi Coach, I wanted to read your article as I recently found myself being one of these fathers. I know very little judo and have committed every error you have mentioned here. I came to the conclusion that they only want to understand is to start learning myself, but more importantly - to let the coaches teach, and only offer moral support. I asked Israel about what my daughter needs to work on, but came to the realization that the best approach will be a hands off approach. After all, you guys are the experts. Thanks again for the enlightenment Alex Hi Coach,

I wanted to read your article as I recently found myself being one of these fathers. I know very little judo and have committed every error you have mentioned here. I came to the conclusion that they only want to understand is to start learning myself, but more importantly – to let the coaches teach, and only offer moral support.

I asked Israel about what my daughter needs to work on, but came to the realization that the best approach will be a hands off approach. After all, you guys are the experts.

Thanks again for the enlightenment
Alex

]]> Comment on When Helping Actually Undermines by Rob Thornton http://betterjudo.com/when-helping-actually-undermines/comment-page-1/#comment-5581 Rob Thornton Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:19:37 +0000 http://betterjudo.com/?p=1959#comment-5581 You left out one important one to me. He's seven! The focus there is on development, not competition. Yes, certainly let him compete. But if the focus is winning, then it's defeating the purpose at that stage. You left out one important one to me. He’s seven! The focus there is on development, not competition. Yes, certainly let him compete. But if the focus is winning, then it’s defeating the purpose at that stage.

]]> Comment on Olympics or Survival? by Gerald Lafon http://betterjudo.com/olympics-or-survival/comment-page-1/#comment-5576 Gerald Lafon Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:35:20 +0000 http://blog.betterjudo.com/?p=544#comment-5576 Freestyle Judo has in fact thought about rule modifications and has done something about it. Check out its Facebook group: International Freestyle Judo Alliance. Freestyle Judo has in fact thought about rule modifications and has done something about it. Check out its Facebook group: International Freestyle Judo Alliance.

]]> Comment on Olympics or Survival? by sigmund http://betterjudo.com/olympics-or-survival/comment-page-1/#comment-5572 sigmund Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:57:39 +0000 http://blog.betterjudo.com/?p=544#comment-5572 the problem with judo is they don't spend enough time on the ground. the problem with bjj is they don't spend enough time on the feet. never forget kimura defeated gracie. but after that bjj was basically just preserving what judo losing. in order to return to kimura's judo, it's a shame one has to study 2 martial arts now... modern judo, and bjj. should think long and hard about rule modifications, especially before bjj itself becomes an olympic sport, haha! the problem with judo is they don’t spend enough time on the ground. the problem with bjj is they don’t spend enough time on the feet.

never forget kimura defeated gracie. but after that bjj was basically just preserving what judo losing. in order to return to kimura’s judo, it’s a shame one has to study 2 martial arts now… modern judo, and bjj.

should think long and hard about rule modifications, especially before bjj itself becomes an olympic sport, haha!

]]> Comment on Training and Studying at Tsukuba University, Part II by Gerald Lafon http://betterjudo.com/training-and-studying-at-tsukuba-university-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-5534 Gerald Lafon Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:47:42 +0000 http://betterjudo.com/?p=1593#comment-5534 I would imagine that you just need to show up at Judo practice, and talk to the sensei there to see what steps you must take. Good luck. I would imagine that you just need to show up at Judo practice, and talk to the sensei there to see what steps you must take. Good luck.

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