Rochester Judo Club

1. You get physically reconstructed into a better, healthier, version of you. No matter what shape you are in before you start Judo or JiuJitsu, most are going to spend the first 3-6 months feeling like they are being broken down and reconstructed. For some, this is a pleasant experience and others, a test of will. It's not uncommon for people to be sore every day after training during this period. But fear not, this is your body adjusting to tons of new muscle development i

Tai-Otoshi is one of the highest percentage throws in Judo, but also one of the most difficult because the off-balance and entry is unlike most forward judo throws. It demands keeping space between you and your opponent while creating off-balance. These are some of the best videos I have found that outline the details needed to use Tai-Otoshi successfully in Judo or BJJ competition. Drop Knee Tai-Otoshi with Sensei Wang Ki Chun We get a look at how world champion Sensei Wang

If you start to practice Judo or BJJ more than a few times a week your fingers can start to take a beating. For me, 17 years of gi grappling, competition and many hours a week split between Judo and BJJ is starting to stack up against my fingers. I've had to really pay more attention to how I care for them and here are some of the things I have learned. 1. Develop grip strength and use it at the right times, relax the grips when not needed actively. Avoid the middle ground.

A study last year by the Institute of BioSciences in Brazil found that adolescents who practiced Judo had a significant increase in bone mineral density. This increase resulted in benefits to bone health associated with protection against osteoporosis and fractures that typically come with age and inactivity later in life. The study found that "high-magnitude forces through muscle pulling on the bone, ground reaction forces intensified by the absence of footwear to attenuate