JUDO, meaning "gentle way", is a modern Japanese martial art and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century.
Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or by applying a choke. Strikes and thrusts (by hands and feet) - as well as weapons defenses - are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice.
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Greg Gutman
Greg Gutman has been studying Judo since his young teens, and had attained his black belt at the age of 18. He has been competing in Judo tournaments for over 35 years. He took first place in the 2004 World Masters Judo Championship. |
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Mansur Jumaev began his judo career when he was just 7 years old. Born in
Uzbekistan on May 13, 1975, he has competed in many tournaments in his lifetime. The following tournaments are a few he has competed in:
Olympic Games 2000
European Championship 1999
Asian Championship 2x Bronze
Team USA Championship
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Jimmy Vennitti is a certified 4th degree black belt, with over 30 years of Judo experience under his belt. Some of his achievements are as follows:
10 Time State Champ
2x Collegiate Champ & National Championship
National Sumo Champ Member
4th in World Championship
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Sylwester "Kasper" Gawel of Krakow, Poland is a graduate of AWF, specializing in Judo.
Gawel has refined methods of teaching and guiding physical development and coordination. He emphasizes the importance for children and adolescents to form relationships whit the environment and those around them. His range of instruction is always customized to the skill level or participants.
He holds a 4th degree Black belt and is the current Champion of the US Open Category, Vice Champion of the World Master in the 90Kg division. Gawel is also former World Cup Champion and ten-time Champion or Poland, in both individual and group (between 1990-2000), and represented Poland for then years while on the national team. Throughout his career, he was won over a hundred medals in international championships, both on the junior and senior levels.
Gawel conducts the elite training at Kokushikai Judo Camp for athletes preparing for the upcoming US Open International. Current he represents the New York Athletic Club in New York City.
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"Judo does not teach the student to invite danger gratuitously. What it does teach him is how he can best bear himself when danger comes his way."
-- E.J. Harrison, achieved blackbelt in 1905
What are the three biggest lies told in Judo?
1. I haven't worked out in a while.
2. Let's play light.
3. Oops. I'm sorry.
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