A Series of Fortunate Events

I have a meeting scheduled with the administration at the Alfond Youth Center next week.  The purpose of the meeting is to finalize moving our class from Champions to the Alfond Youth Center.  Charlie Giguere and Champions have been very gracious hosts for us.  They have allowed us to practice the art we love in a safe and clean environment.  Now, they are ready to use the space differently, and we are very ready to grow.  

This week, we will be working out at the same time as usual, and still at Champions.  We will be in the glass-fronted racketball court.  I will keep everyone posted on developments as they become clearer.  

Lastly, I am adding a link to the official website for the judo portion of the Beijing Olympics.  Check your cable listings for broadcast times.  Don't miss this chance to watch world-class judokas play their sport.  Its great fun to watch, and usually very hard to find between Olympic games.

Video of the Week

This is a montage of very good judo throws.  Just turn the volume down, because the music is terrible.  Let me know what you think.

Video(s) of the Week

This week, I'm actually gonna post two videos, sort of.  They are really just the same video, but the second has been altered to show the throws in slower motion.  

Remember this is Kodokan judo; this is sport judo which comes from roots in jujitsu.  Lots of the throws are very similar to what we do, but some reveal significant differences.  

These videos highlight our shared heritage.  Kodokan does a great job teaching people to throw at real speed against resistance.

Enjoy and feel free to comment.