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In Judo we respect perseverance, patience, and tenacity. A failure is just an opportunity to learn and a stepping stone to success 

Never arrive late – show respect – give 100% – and never leave early

JUDO TRAINING & STUDENT EXPECTATIONS By Mark Lonsdale, Judo Training Development I received an email from an individual declaring, “I want a black belt in judo.” That was the total extent of the email, to which I assume I was … Continue reading →

CHAMPIONSHIP JUDO TRAINING By Mark V. Lonsdale For all the judoka who did not do as well as they expected in their championships this past week. Don’t just chalk it up as a loss and forget about it. Study your … Continue reading →

DISTURBING TRENDS in CLUB LEVEL JUDO and THE SOLUTION Even though Judo can be many things to many people – a martial art, self defense, sport, or just recreation – it is still a codified activity steeped in tradition. These … Continue reading →