

Study shows practice of Judo during adolescence leads to life long health benefits and protection ag
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


Rochester Judo teaching at 17th Annual Renaissance Martial Arts Festival
Rochester Judo will be leading a session at the 17th Annual Renaissance Martial Arts Festival. The two day festival will feature a wide range of Martial Systems from around the world including Judo, Kung-Fu, Karate, Sambo, and more. It's a chance to learn new ideas, blend together concepts from martial arts around the world and meet new martial artists which share similar passions. The festival is open to all ranks and experience levels. This year’s Festival will be held on S