Martial Arts
Judo @ My
Gym WA
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JUDO
Boys
& Girls - 5½ years and older
Unique
to My Gym Willetton is our fantastic Judo programme. My Gym Western Australia has
partnered with
Judo Ryu WA, an established Judo club that has been active in Western
Australia for several years.
What is Judo?
Judo
is many things to different people. It is a fun sport, an art, a
discipline, a recreational or social activity, a fitness program, a
means of self-defense or combat, and a way of life. It is all of these
and more.
Kodokan Judo comes to us from the fighting
system of feudal Japan. Founded in 1882 by Dr. Jigoro Kano, Judo is a
refinement of the ancient martial art of Jujutsu. Dr. Kano, President
of the University of Education, Tokyo, studied these ancient forms and
integrated what he considered to be the best of their techniques into
what is now the modern sport of Judo.
Judo was
introduced into the Olympic Games in 1964 and is practiced by millions
of people throughout the world today. People practice Judo to excel in
competition, to stay in shape, to develop self-confidence, and for many
other reasons. But most of all, people do Judo just for the fun of it.
Judo is Fun!
As in all
sports, Judo has a strict set of rules that governs competition and
ensures safety. For those who want to test their skills, Judo offers
the opportunity for competition at all skill levels, from club to
national tournaments, to the Olympic Games. There are separate weight
divisions for men and women, and boys and girls.
Judo
is best known for it's spectacular throwing techniques but also
involves considerable grappling on the ground utilising specialised
pins, control holds, arm locks, and Judo choking techniques. Judo
emphasises safety, and full physical activity for top conditioning.
Judo is learned on special mats for comfort and safety.
Judo
is unique in that all age groups, both sexes, and most disabled persons
can participate together in learning and practicing the sport. Judo is
an inexpensive, year-round activity, that appeals to people from all
walks of life. Many people over sixty years of age enjoy the sport, as
well as very young boys and girls.
Judo develops self-discipline and
respect for
oneself and others. Judo provides the means for learning self-confidence, concentration,
and leadership skills, as well as physical coordination, power, and
flexibility. As a sport that has evolved from a fighting
art, it develops complete body control, fine balance, and fast
reflexive action. Above all, it develops a sharp reacting mind
well-coordinated with the same kind of body. Judo training gives a
person an effective self-defense system if the need arises.
How we teach?
We
teach Judo in an active, fun and safe manner. Judokas (players) are
taught a variety of techniques, while at the same time learning to
respect and "care" for each other.
This is based on
the
principle that "Judo is Duo", meaning that it takes two to practise
Judo. In other words, you should look after each other, as you cannot
play Judo on your own.
Come and join us
Why
not come and join
us for a bit of Judo-fun with a free complimentary lesson. Want to know
when..... check our training times.
The Judo
Rank System
Judo
created the system of
ranks, now used in most other martial arts, that recognise a person's
degree of knowledge, ability, and leadership.
Judo ranks are identified by
coloured belts, and ten degrees of advanced grades for black belts.
Regular advancement encourages students to achieve more.
Principles
and Goals of Judo
Judo,
which is translated as the "gentle way", teaches the principle of
flexibility in the application of technique. This is the flexible or
efficient use of balance, leverage, and movement in the performance of
Judo throws and other skills. Skill, technique and timing, rather than
the use of brute strength, are the essential ingredients for success in
Judo. For example, in Judo classes you may learn how to give way,
rather than use force, to overcome a stronger opponent.
The
principles of Judo, such as "Maximum Efficiency" and "Mutual Welfare
and Benefit", can also be used in our dealings with others in life. The
ultimate goal in Judo is to develop oneself to the maximum extent
possible, always striving for perfection, so that you can contribute
something of value to the world.
Affiliations
All My Gym Judo players are required to register as a member of Judo Western Australia
(Inc), through which My Gym affiliates with the Judo Federation of
Australia (Inc.) and the International Judo Federation.
Related clubs
My
Gym maintain close ties with its sister club Judo Ryu WA
which trains from the Fremantle PCYC, and with coach Robert's club back
in Holland called Judo
Promotion Twente.
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- NEW - NEW - NEW -
Judo classes starting on 10th of May 2011 from Oberthur Primary School.
For more information visit www.JudoRyuWA.com.au
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