My Judo Page - William F. Slater, III

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 above.
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.

Kyuzo Mifune's Dojo Rules

"To master an actual technique, mental culture should come first. Acquiring a technique requires a careful, modest, non-mean, free and attentive mind. In other words a player should do his utmost and nothing less."

Have no falsehood in mind.

Reluctance or deceit are not conducive to the inner harmony required by Judo practice.

Do not lose self-confidence.

Learn to act wholeheartedly, without hesitation. Show reverence toward the practice of Judo, by keeping your mind in it.

Keep your balance.

The center of gravity follows the movement of the body. The center of gravity is the most important element in maintaining stability. If it is lost, the body is naturally unbalanced.

Thus, fix your mind so that your body is always in balance.

Utilize your strength efficiently.

Minimize the use of strength with the quickest movement of body. Acknowledge that what is called stillness and motion is nothing but an endlessly repeated process.

Don't discontinue training.

Mastery of Judo cannot be accomplished in a short time. Since skills depend on mental and physical application, constant training is essential.

Keep yourself humble.

If you become self-centered, you will build a wall around yourself and lose your freedom. If you can humble yourself in preparation for an event you will surely be better able to judge and understand it. In a match, you will be able to detect the weak point of your opponent and easily put him/her under control.

— with Hayward Nishioka.

Sensei Mifune was one of Professor Jigoro Kano's two primary disciples. Professor Kano founded Kodokan Judo in 1882.

Kyuzo Mifune
1953

William Favre Slater, III
a.k.a "Wild Bill Slater"
First Degree Black Belt in Kodokan Judo
Chicago, IL

Completed the CDC Heads Up Concussion Training for Coaches Required by the United States Judo Association

Completed the SafeSport Training for Coaches Required by the United States Judo Association

Founder and Coach of the Fighting Hawks Judo Club at the Illinois Institute of Technology Click for large picture	2016
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Former Member of the Chicago Police Judo Club	2012
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At Pulaski Park Community Center in Chicago, IL
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At Pulaski Park Community Center in Chicago, IL
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At a Judo Tournament in Rolling Meadows, IL	1991

Northwest Chicagoland Warriors Judo Club at the Twinbrook YMCA in Schaumburg, IL	1991

Northwest Chicagoland Warriors Judo Club at the Twinbrook YMCA in Schaumburg, IL	1991

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Northwest Chicagoland Warriors Judo Club at the Twinbrook YMCA in Schaumburg, IL	1989

Northwest Chicagoland Warriors Judo Club at the Twinbrook YMCA in Schaumburg, IL	1989

Jigoro Kano, the Judo Shihan

The Founder of Judo

What is Judo?

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Last Updated on Thursday, July 02, 2020

By William F. Slater, III