Tag Archives: Kosen Judo

Judo gets no respect!?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Gerald Lafon

One of my favorite comedians was Rodney Dangerfield.   His classical catchphrase was “I don’t get no respect.”  The first half of his autobiography’s title is It’s Not Easy Bein’ Me: A Lifetime of No Respect.  If Judo were a … Continue reading →

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Growing Judo the USA Judo Way

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Gerald Lafon

Last month, many of us received this announcement from USA Judo. “As you may have already heard, the International Judo Federation, due to the respect United States has earned in developing and promoting Judo has been awarded the hosting of … Continue reading →

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The Sissification of Judo

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Gerald Lafon

Let’s be honest. In an attempt to overprotect participants and redefine the aesthetics of Judo, we are witnessing as never before the sissification of Judo. We have removed and penalized so many things that we are left with a sanitized … Continue reading →

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