Basic and Necessary Movements

 In judo, you need to have the right stance and movements. Knowing what to do and the procedure of movements when in a match with someone is a key factor in the martial art.


 In the first diagram is what i demonstrate as the right side grip which is one of the stances when preparing to fight someone. "The feet, in the natural stance, should be one step apart. The natural stance is the basic natural standing position, especially in a match" (Wilson 30). As you can see, I'm not too close and not too wide, just standing regular with shoulder width apart.












Bowing is essential during a match and is considered disrespectful if not done properly, or at all. There are two types of bowing and both are mandatory during a match. One of them is the kneeling bow and the other is the standing bow. "To stand, follow steps 3,2,1 in that order. When kneeling always drop to the left knee first. When standing, always raise the right knee first" (Wilson 29). Transitioning between bows is important and shouldn't be done quickly as there is a proper and professional way to do it.

With these basic and necessary movements, it'll help someone during a match and improve their stance. These movements should be done at all times especially at practice to get in the habit of it. If these were not performed correctly or not performed at all, there are consequences at tournaments such as disqualification . 

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Judo For High School And College: Introduction

Judo is one of the many types of martial arts that you've heard about. Over the years, the popularity of Judo began to increase throughout the world, especially through the Olympics. It was created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Judo means, "gentle way" with the philosophy of benefiting society though unity of action of body and soul.

The first judo dojo established in America was actually right up in Seattle, as Kodokan black belt Yoshiaki Yamashita opened it to the public. The Kent High schools and Enumclaw high school are the only highschools in the pacific northwest that offer high school judo as a sport. I will be using the book Judo For High School And College by the United States Judo Federation. It offers and introduction and history of Judo but the majority of the book is visuals and instructions on techniques and movements. In my personal experience, i have been doing judo since about the 5th-6th grade to today. I love doing it and i think its a great way to learn a martial art and to bond with others as a team

SECTION 1: BASICS OF JUDO 

1. The Judo Gi: There are several parts to the judo gi and is not as sophisticated. Going from top to bottom there is the Side collar, upper inner sleeve, front collar, middle sleeve, lower sleeve, upper gi, belt, and cuff

2.  Tying the Obi (belt)

After encircling the body from the front. the left side belt- end should be put beneath both layers of the belt emerging to the upper right. Then form a circle of this end and draw the other end through it in a downward direction and make sure to tighten it                                                         

3. Folding the Judo-Gi

1. You want to lay the upper gi flat with the sleeves on the inside 

2. Lay trousers on top (middle area)

3. Make 3 or 4 lengthwise folds hot dog style

4. Fold in Half and tie with a belt

In all the beginning was the basics and starting point of Judo but eventually will get more advanced and into the actual sport but overall this book taught me how to fold it properly again and I'm glad. Would you ever try a martial art or fighting sport, especially at Kentridge?

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 USJF. Judo For High School And College. George L. Wilson, 1975