Judo is both a martial art and a sport. Based on Jiu Jitsu, it was founded in Japan in 1882 by Professor Jigoro Kano. In 1964, Judo was introduced into the Olympics as an exhibition event, and afterwards became and official Olympic sporting event. Judo teaches the ability to defeat an opponent by off balancing and taking advantage of the opportunity. The player attributes which determine the outcome of a Judo match are knowledge, technique, timing, speed, strength, body mass and body dimensions. The techniques taught to Judo students to win Judo matches include throws, pins, chokes, and arm locks. A Judo picture from the World Wide Web is shown below. It is a Judo student throwing his opponent in a hip throw. This hip throw is known as "harai goshi", which is Japanese for "sweeping hip". This is one of the most beautiful throws of the 65 throws which comprise the official throws of Judo.
This page is dedicated to the students I teach in my Judo Class every Friday Night at the Pulaski Park Community Center in Chicago. Those students, each a special kid in their own right are listed below. I hope this list will continue to grow, and those who become the "regulars" will grow and develop into great Judo players. If you are reading this and want to check it out, class is held from 7:30pm - 9:15pm every Friday. Visitors and new members welcome. Participation is free.
Eddie Cruz Damaris Cruz Louis Miranda Amanda Muniz Darryl Muniz Denise Muniz Alex, the Pulaski Park Karate Coach Red (Alex's assistant) Bill Slater, Coach and Sensei
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