Junior Judo

[Jay]

Originally Posted by carlpenn

My Son has started going to Judo classes and I have to say, after watching this evening,I am really pleased he is going.

The instructor is a Paramedic from teh same station as my Wife, he is such a good teacher, great with the kids. He had three other students / Teachers who assist him in teaching the Kids, two of which are Black Belts.

It was my Sons 3rd evening and as I normally work on a Wednesday I miss them, but tonight I was lucky enough to get time to go and watch. Watching him have fun rumbling around the floor and throwing himself and other pupils around and seeing the fun he was having was nothing short of awesome. Then there is the knowledge that he is learning two important aspects in life, the ability to protect himself and self Discipline.

Nice one. My son does karate. You do need to be able to protect yourself in this world. Any martial arts is a good thing for a child (or any age) to learn. Hope he sticks with it.

[Borg Warner]

I was taught Judo at school by the future England coach, only wish I had carried it on im my later life.

Like others bullied somewhat at school luckily it never got out of hand unlike it appears to do today.

Hey Carl can we expect to see you lad at the Olympics in 2012?

[danmayberry]

it also teaches respect and discipline, i used to train in karate a few years back,cheers-dan

[Mr bountyfull]

I did judo from the age of 12 through to 16. Now pushing 50 but due to the intense physical aspect am able to turn my frequent pot into something flat and less belt stressing. This is not limited to judo but any intense sport.

As for bullying there was a marked change from said groups to a far more athletic frame placed in front of them even if short, the stocky little lad was avoided to prevent a loss of face.

I think any sport like judo also opens the eyes to the what can and cannot be achieved with training and reading. I say reading as my judo came on leaps and bounds with a increased awareness of the history and education on the subject from technics and selected training.

Alas I discovered beer and girls and my dreams wained some what. Still glad I spent 4 years learning.

Oh the beer is still a joy alas the girls are no longer.