Judo techniques for beginners
A 'beginners' guide for people who are thinking about learning an age old traditional martial art.
In this post: Judo techniques for beginners I shall be going through basic requirements for any new student who is trying to advance through the various ranks of traditional Judo.*Also, for the purpose of this post, we assume you are just starting Judo and you are also in good enough health to begin without any injuries or any other physical problems or ailments.
*Staring a new sports, especially beginning Judo, you do need a fair level of fitness.
So, before beginning you training I sugest considering 'Workouts for Judo' by Matt D'Aquino.
Matt is the founder of Beyond Grappling Fitness & Conditioning as well as being National Judo Champion and also an 2008 Beijing Olympian. This Judo conditioning course will ensure you are ready to start your Judo techniques for beginners.
Things to ponder before stepping on the Judo mat
Any good Judo player, known as a Judoka, will perform Judo techniques with ease. They will appear to be done with little effort and supreme control.
He is capable of moving his opponent anywhere he see fit until the opponent or training partner, know as Uki, is exactly where he wants and, thus, he can execute a perfect Judo throwing technique
And why is this..??
Quite simply, it's due to years of Judo training and experience.
Perfecting his Judo techniques and throws to a point where they are just second nature and he can perform his throws without thinking.
So, lets take a look at the various aspects of Judo for beginners and see whats involves:
