Judo Seoi-Nage Setup from Left v. Right
Here is a a high percentage setup for Seoi-Nage when you are in a Left v. Right situation and the opponent gets inside grip/space. Works...
Judo "Twitch Entry" Tai-Otoshi (Body Drop Throw)
This setup creates a reaction that opens up an entry for a very hard to stop Tai-Otoshi. Do you use "twitch" fakes/entires like this to...
10 Commandments of Judo
A student asked "If 10 commandments for Judo existed, what would they be?". I thought about it for a few days and this is what came to...
How to progress and be successful at every class.
Years ago I was taking a break with a fellow competitor after randori, they had a frustrated look on their face and said to me as they...
Ultimate gift list for the Judo or BJJ grappler in your life
If you have a grappler in your life that does Judo or BJJ it's important to keep them happy and healthy while training. Below you will...
Fourteen of the best Judo & BJJ Facebook Groups/Pages
If you are like me, you can't get enough of everything grappling. Judo, BJJ, Sambo, Wrestling, Sumo...the list goes on. What most people...
Highlights from Kin-Tora Tournament
On November 19th Rochester Judo Club traveled to Buffalo NY for a grassroots tournament at Kin-Tora Judo center. In this competition all...
Stop saying: Money can't buy happiness. Why Judo & BJJ teach the most important lessons abou
Throughout our lives we often hear people say "Money can't buy happiness", yet when we look around the world it's undeniable that this...
Fall Promotions! - How adult ranking works at Rochester Judo
Congratulations to our adult students promoted at the recent promotional! These individuals have been working extremely hard this year,...
Best kids games for Judo & BJJ
Keeping kids engaged while still teaching them valuable skills is a tough task for any instructor. Working with kids Judo programs in...