David's Judo log

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Contents 1 Training 1.1 2012 1.2 2011 1.3 2010 1.4 2009 2 Events

Training

This is a record of my Judo training.

2012

• 5.15.2012 Warmup, supplementals, exercises, moving sweep practice with Zach and JT. Lots of standing and moving Uchikomis. Ended with conditioning exercises.
• 5.10.2012 Warmup, conditioning exercises, worked with Che and Ian on Kesa Gatame hold and escapes, worked a bit on Kata Gatame, then a little about transitioning between all Ne Waza holds.
• 5.8.2012 Warmup, supplementals, then did tons of work on grip progressions with JT and Ian, great workout going into favorite moves without performing Kake. Ended with 10 reps of circuit training in 4 mins.
• 5.3.2012 Warmup, supplementals, lots of Kesa Gatame hold and escapes with Zach. Ended with bridging exercises.
• 5.1.2012 Warmup, supplementals, lots of moving Uchikomis with JT and Sensei. Ended with a few throws, left hip felt a bit tight.
• 4.24.2012 Warmup, circuit training with 10 reps, lots of moving Uchikomi with JT and Sensei. Ended with some conditioning exercises.
• 4.19.2012 Warmup, Ne Waza turnovers, escape from guard, and light Randori with Sensei. Also took turns working on Ne Waza techniques with new Judoka.
• 4.12.2012 Warmup, supplementals, Ne Waza turnovers and escape from Guard with JT. Ended with Ne Waza conditioning exercises.
• 4.10.2012 Warmup, supplementals, standing and moving combination Uchikomis with JT. Took it easy as I'm just getting back after calf pull, scorched face, and hurt thumb... argh.
• 3.26.2012 Pulled right calf muscle from running, so just helped out with teaching new Judoka.
• 3.21.012 Warmup, supplementals, full Ukemis with 2 more new Judoka (Bo and TBD). Had to deal with a bad calf cramp from running this morning, but movement helped a lot.
• 3.19.012 Participated a little more, warmup, supplementals, full Ukemis with 2 new Judoka (Samir and TBD).
• 3.14.012 Sensei Seth is back! Still hurting from fall, so led warmup, supplementals, then Ukemis.
• 3.12.012 Still hurting so helped where I could.
• 3.5.2012 Crashed on the bike 2 days ago left me with a swollen left hand and road rash down my right side. Went to practice to help where I could, but didn't participate at all.
• 2.29.2012 Warmup, supplementals, reviewed basic Uchikomis with Sandro and Jesus. Drilled Jesus on good form for Ippon Seoi Nage. Worked on crossing Mae Mawari drills using an obstacle. Ended with conditioning exercises.
• 2.27.2012 Warmup, supplementals, a few reps of Uchikomis with Sandro and Ian, then light Randori with Sandros and more effort with Ian as we all mixed it up.
• 2.22.2012 Quick warmup, Uchikomis with Ian, light Randori, then Ne Waza techniques. Overall a nice workout with Ian to help get back after missing two workouts.
• 2.13.2012 Warmup, lots of Uchikomis, then worked on some Ne Waza with Sandro and Ian.
• 2.8.2012 Warmup, supplementals, then worked on basic Ukemis and Kuzushi with Sandro and new Judoka Gaby.
• 2.6.2012 Warmup, supplementals, worked a lot on moving Uchikomis and leg sweeps with new Judoka.
• 2.1.2012 Warmup, supplementals till they hurt, reviewed Kuzushi with new Judoka, moving Ukemis, Uchikomis and Randori with Ian.
• 1.30.2012 Warmup, supplementals, worked on Ukemis with new Judoka, Uchikomis with Ian.
• 1.25.2012 Warmup, supplementals, Uchikomis with Ian while new guys worked on Ukemis and beginning Uchikomis. Ended with a bit more new Ne Waza for the new guys.
• 1.23.2012 Warmup, supplementals, worked on foot sweep technique with new Judoka, followed by Deashi Harai.
• 1.18.2012 Warmup, supplementals, then worked on Ne Waza holds and escapes with new guys. Ended with conditioning exercises and cool down.
• 1.16.2012 Warmup, supplementals, then worked on Ukemis and O Goshi with new Judoka. Squeezed in a little tube Uchikomis to break somewhat of a sweat.
• 1.4.2012 Received my promotion to Sankyu (brown belt) today!
• 1.4.2012 Warmup, Uchikomis with JT, Ian, and Jenna including some combinations. Light Randori with JT, worked on Mae Mawari with new Judoka, ended with various conditioning exercises and cool down.
• 1.2.2012 Quick warmup, some grip work with the weight machine, then worked with 2 new Judoka on their Ukemi and Kuzushi practice. Ended with various conditioning exercises and then stretching for cool down.

2011

• 12.21.2011 Warmup, Uchikomis and Randori with Sensei.
• 12.19.2011 Quick warmup, lots of Uchikomis with Ian and new Judoka DavidR.
• 12.14.2011 Quick warmup, shadow Uchikomis, then lots of Uchikomis with Ian. Randori practice with Sensei, JT, and helping the new Judoka and their first Randori efforts.
• 12.12.2011 Quick warmup, then some pulling work on the weights plus inner tube Uchikomis on my own. Ian showed 30 minutes later and we did tons of Uchikomis. Ended with some Ne Waza technique work.
• 12.7.2011 Warmup, supplementals, moving Ukemis of many varieties, light Randori with Ian.
• 12.5.2011 Warmup, supplementals, practiced Ukemis and Mae Mawari with new Judoka then worked on Deashi Harai and Osoto Gari.
• 11.23.2011 Quick warmup, then tons of Uchikomis in rotation with Sensei, Ian, and JT. Easy practice in pairs with Kouchi Gari. Ended with lots of pushups and leg switches. Extra long and strenuous workout tonight.
• 11.21.2011 Warmup, supplementals, then worked on basics with new guy Michael including Ukemis, Kuzushi, bowing. Ended with lots of conditioning exercises.
• 11.16.2011 Warmup, moving Uchikomis with JT focusing on Harai Goshi and good Kuzushi, ended with conditioning exercises.
• 11.14.2011 Warmup, supplementals, then helped new Judoka with lots of Uchikomis, also showed them Sasae. Ended with conditioning exercises.
• 11.9.2011 Warmup, moving foot sweeps that unfortunately ended with Ian almost ripping off my left little toe. Moving full power Uchikomis with Ian where he practiced resisting my throw. Mostly focused on Harai Goshi with various variations, enjoyed the free-form practice. Ended helping new Judoka with Ippon Seoi Nage.
• 11.7.2011 Warmup, conditioning exercises, then worked with new Judoka on Ouchi Gari and Osoto Gari. Continued with various Uchikomis with Ian.
• 11.2.2011 Warmup, conditioning exercises, then 3 person Uchikomis with Sensei and Ian. Ended with grip fighting with Ian, and my fingers are sore!
• 10.31.2011 Warmup and practice on my own today. Lots of inner tube Uchikomis and grip strengthening, interspersed with conditioning exercises. Ended with some stretching and shadow moving Uchikomis for many techniques.
• 10.26.2011 Warmup, supplementals, swinging leg stretches for Uchi Mata, throwing dummy repeatedly, ended with Ne Waza conditioning efforts.
• 10.24.2011 Led class today with warmup, supplementals, then full set of Ukemis including lots of Mae Mawari. Worked on Deashi Harai and O Goshi, though we had to also review Tai Sabaki and Kuzushi as well. Squeezed in a few Uchikomis with Nick.
• 10.12.2011 Warmup, worked on Kesa Gatame hold and starting escapes with new Judoka. Practiced some Ne Waza and Uchikomis with Sensei and Marty. Bridging exercises with Sensei lifting and returning him to Kesa Gatame. Ended with some arm bar techniques.
• 10.10.2011 Warmup, some conditioning on my own, then various Uchikomis with JT and Ian. Traded off helping new Judoka work on their Ukemis and Mae Mawari. Light Randori with JT and Ian. Good to be back after two week business trip to Europe.
• 9.21.2011 Warmup, conditioning, and then partial supplementals. Worked one-on-one with new Judoka going over Ushiro and Yoko Ukemis. Rotated through Uchikomis with Sensei, Ian, and Jenna. Ended with some more conditioning and stretching.
• 9.19.2011 Warmup, supplementals, then full set of Ukemis while helping the new Judoka. Ended with stretching and pushups.
• 9.14.2011 First practice in a while, Sensei is back and we're now doing M-W at 7:30pm over at Farley's. Helped new people with warmup, supplementals, Ukemis, and some light conditioning. A few sets of Uchikomis with JT and Sensei.
• 8.25.2011 Practice all by myself, mostly shadow Uchikomis, lots of movement, strength exercises.
• 8.11.2011 Easy warmup then lots of techniques with Sensei Richard. Reviewed Ouchi Gari and Osoto Gari variations, plus some Hiza Guruma.
• 8.2.2011 Finally back from vacation and happy to be practicing Judo again! Warmup, some light circuit training to get warmed up, then lots of Uchikomis with anyone willing to get banged around.
• 7.14.2011 Quick warmup and some supplementals, then a pretty slow day as we had a small odd sized group that talked about learning from Salinas and Silicon Valley judo visits. Ended with a little easy Randori with Johnny.
• 7.12.2011 Quick warmup and some supplementals, then lots of Uchikomis with Johnny and Chris.
• 7.9.2011 Headed over to SV Judo today to try out their class. Stretch on our own, warmup with lots of running, sweeps, moving Uchikomis, and supplementals. Paired up for Uchikomi practice, then 3 minute rounds of Randori. Did well, but got tired too fast as I haven't done Randori in a while. Sensei Lorne demonstrated various techniques including O Goshi, Sasae, and Sode, which we then practiced in pairs.
• 7.7.2011 Quick warmup then worked on lots of Uchikomis.
• 7.5.2011 Warmup and supplementals plus neck exercises, then worked on some Ne Waza. Helped new guy (Erin) learn his Ukemis and Kesa Gatame, Ended with some ground exercises including bridges, leg switches, alphabet drawing, and more.
• 6.30.2011 Warmup and some supplementals, a few sets of Uchikomis, then Sensei Richard joined us and we worked on Tai Otoshi. I strained my hamstring and stretched most of the rest of the class. Sensei Seth arrived towards the end and I was Uke for Uchikomis and some exercises and easy Randori.
• 6.23.2011 Warmup and some supplementals, lots of Uchikomis, various Tachi Waza combinations, then loads of Ne Waza efforts.
• 6.16.2011 Judo practice I can't recall.
• 6.9.2011 Full warmup plus laps and some supplementals. Sensei Richard joined us and reviewed foot sweep throws for Deashi Harai and Okuri Ashi Harai. Then we reviewed Tani Otoshi and Uki Goshi.
• 6.7.2011 Full warmup plus laps and supplementals. Just getting over being sick, so took it easy. Worked on Uchikomis and some movement to get ready for upcoming Japanese Festival.
• 6.2.2011 Full warmup plus laps and some supplementals. Sensei Richard joined us and reviewed our O Goshi, then showed us a number of Makikomi techniques including Uchi Makikomi, Soto Makikomi, and Uchi Mata Makikomi using the crash pads. We also practiced Uchi Mata.
• 5.31.2011 Full warmup, then mat laps with supplementals, conditioning exercises from Ian's secret source, then lots of Uchikomis for Sasae and Harai Goshi, followed by combo Uchikomis. A solid workout effort led by JT.
• 5.26.2011 Full warmup and most supplementals, then Sensei Richard joined us. He explained self defense techniques, then we went over a number of throws including Tai Otoshi, Tsurikomi Goshi, Uki Goshi, and Sumi Gaeshi while stressing proper Kuzushi.
• 5.24.2011 Full warmup and supplementals, circuit training with 14 reps in under 5 mins, tons of Uchikomi with Osoto Gari, line throws on soft mats, then some conditioning with pushups, leg raises, and more.
• 5.17.2011 Full warmup, circuit training with 12 reps in 4:30, a few hundred Uchikomi with Sasae and Harai Goshi. Ended with line throws with favorite techniques on to soft mats. First practice at new dojo location. Low ceiling looks like a problem as I nearly hit my feet during a throw from JT.
• 5.12.2011 Full warmup, followed by numerous rounds of 30 second Ne Waza Randori starting in a Kesa Gatame hold. Each person held every other person (6 of us), then was held by each of the 6. Great practice on improving our timing and technique. Tomorrow night I'll help with our move to the new dojo location further down Soquel Avenue.
• 5.10.2011 Full warmup, then Sensei Richard explained various techniques we practiced including Hiza Guruma, turtle turnover by walking Tori to back corner. Ended with a few 1 minute Tachi Waza Randori efforts with different partners.
• 5.3.2011 Back after a week long business trip, good to see Sensei back from India. Full warmup and supplementals, lots of Uchikomis, Sensei Richard came to visit and helped with pointers on various throws, ended with a set of 12 reps in one circuit training effort.
• 4.21.2011 Full warmup and supplementals, lots of Uchikomis, ended with a little Ne Waza.
• 4.19.2011 Full warmup and supplementals, lots of Uchikomis standing, then moving, and finally some 3 person with full power.
• 4.14.2011 Full warmup and supplementals, but quad is still bruised and sore. Lots of Uchikomis, then Ne Waza transitions, and a bit of Ne Waza Randori. Ended with some conditioning and some dodgeball for Dominic and Max.
• 4.12.2011 Back after a week long road trip. Full warmup and supplementals, practiced turnovers, then a little Ne Waza randori. Took a beating today as Dominic kneed me in the groin, then Caleb heeled my in the quad a little while later. Ended with a few conditioning exercises.
• 3.31.2011 Full warmup and supplementals, then lots of Uchikomis. Ended with some easy Ne Waza transitions and stretching.
• 3.29.2011 Full warmup and supplementals, then Chris led a number of conditioning exercises based around pullups. chinups, burpees, pushups, and situps. Lots of Uchikomis with Max, he was a good sport to work hard with me. Ended with a few more conditioning efforts.
• 3.24.2011 Quick warmup and quick supplementals, easy Ne Waza holds, escapes, and turnovers to finish warming up. A number of rounds of Ne Waza randori with Ian.
• 3.22.2011 Full warmup and supplementals, then easy Ne Waza holds, escapes, and turnovers. Worked on sets of Uchikomi with Joe and Chris, and ended with a set of circuit training. Today was the first practice without Sensei, as he will be back in India for the next month.
• 3.17.2011 Full warmup followed by review of all the basics including Ukemis, Kuzushi, and Tai Sabaki. Learned Uki Otoshi for the first time and discovered we all need to work on our Mae Mawari. Practiced lots of these including using the trampoline, which was lots of fun!
• 3.15.2011 Full warmup and supplementals, numerous Uchikomi for all the major throws with 10 right and 10 left. Worked on a few combination techniques including front throw switch to Tani Otoshi. Ended with a few conditioning exercises with Chris as a partner.
• 3.10.2011 Back after a week in Yellowstone and getting pretty sick. Led full warmup, then helped new guys with Ne Waza holds and escapes. Some 5 minute Ne Waza randori with JT and Ian at partial strength to clear the lungs out. Ended with some conditioning including neck bridges front and back, and normal bridges.
• 2.24.2011 Led full warmup, then practiced Ne Waza transitions then turnovers. Followed with numerous 30 second Ne Waza efforts rotating through many partners. Ended with easy Ne Waza practice on the areas everyone needed improvement on. I need to develop more feel and redirection of Uke's power rather than responding with my own power. Learned a nice escape from Kami Shiho Gatame where you bring the arm across Uke's neck and my own chest.
• 2.22.2011 Led full warmup and supplementals. Free movement Uchikomi combinations including Ippon Seoi Nage when Uke is stiff arming by pressing back with shoulder and slipping Uke's arm up while turning. Next was Kouchi Gari, then Ouchi Gari, and Ippon Seoi Nage last. This causes Uke to relax upper body due to attack on legs, and permits Tori to get in closer with each movement. Ended with Randori, but I helped new students with Ukemis.
• 2.17.2011 Sensei was at an Aptos wrestling meet, so I led the small class today for Ian, Jay, and Jenna. We did full warmups and full supplementals, followed by numerous Uchikomis. Worked on some 3-person rotation with full power. Practiced our Ne Waza hold transitions and then turnovers. Ian and Jay worked on easy Randori with no throws to help Jay in his upcoming tournament on Sunday at San Jose Buddhist.
• 2.16.2010 Practice with Gabe doing lots of Uchikomis, then easy Randori without throws to develop our instincts.
• 2.15.2011 JT led class as Sensei was busy with a wrestling meet. Full warmup and supplementals, then lots of Uchikomis. JT left and I led the last half of the class. Practiced speed Uchikomis and moving Uchikomis. Finished with conditioning exercises.
• 2.10.2011 Led warmup, then formed a circle and practiced throwing right and left side on each person in turn. Throws included Ippon Seoi Nage, O Goshi, Osoto Gari and combination with Sasae. Good practice as everyone needed more experience with being thrown on each side repeatedly. Did a few rounds of Randori, but got my shin kicked pretty bad and hobbled around for the final few matches. Received my USJF Life Membership card and paraphernalia.
• 2.8.2011 Warmup and supplementals, then worked on sweeping skills by ourselves then moving with a partner. Moved on to standing and moving Uchikomis for Harai Goshi with JT. Next was 30 second holds for Kesa Gatame, Yoko Shiho Gatame, and Kata Shiho Gatame. Ended with some conditioning exercises. Was feeling stiff and weak today for some reason.
• 2.3.2011 Quick warmup, then 2 sets of circuit training of 12 reps with Chris, felt good for both. Moved on to Ne Waza turnovers with Chris, followed by 3 person Uchikomis with Chris and Sensei. Next was moving Uchikomi combinations with Chris, but my leg was feeling better till I bumped it again during Uchikomi, ouch. Ended with Randori, though my leg was hurting and skipped it. Gabe went with Jay and had a bad fall and banged the back of his head. Says he blacked out for a few seconds. Let's head to Erick's Deli and relax.
• 2.1.2011 Warmup, then easy Ne Waza holds and turnovers with Tim. Moved on to Randori with some of the lower belts, rounds with Jay, Gabe, and wrestling efforts with Tim. Fairly easy day, but managed to get kicked in the calf and it's gonna be quite the bruise tomorrow.
• 1.27.2011 Full warmup, easy Ne Waza turnover practice with Ian, Ouchi Gari/Ippon Seoi Nage combinations with Chris, easy Randori with Chris and Ian, ended with some conditioning with burpees, Ippon Seoi Nage shadows, and something else I can't recall.
• 1.26.2011 Quick warmup, light Uchikomi practice with Sensei for Sasae, Osoto Gari, Ouchi Gari, Ippon Seoi Nage, and finally combination Ouchi Gari to Ippon Seoi Nage. Gabe and Shelby mirrored the same efforts.
• 1.25.2011 Led today's warmup, then moved to Ne Waza transitions with JT and Adam. Followed with lots of moving Uchikomis with Eric for Harai Goshi, Osoto Gari, Ouchi Gari with and without leg lock. Ended with conditioning exercises including pushups, various crunches, then leg switch/stretching efforts. Need to work on pushup and crunches to get stronger. One handed pushups were ridiculous.
• 1.20.2011 Full warmup then worked on 25% Ne Waza Uchikomis with Chris. Of course with the two of us, things were a little more effort than that. Moved on to Ne Waza Randori with Ian, Sensei, JT, and Eric. Used a huge amount of energy and got worn out too quickly. A great tough workout, but I need to do 30 minute Randori efforts more regularly to get strong. I suspect that's what Sensei has in mind. Ended with conditioning efforts (pushups, situps, reverse situps, and leg switches), but I was way too tired to do them well.
• 1.18.2011 Full warmup, then worked with Sensei Richard from NPS on Kosoto Gake. Focused on correct lifting of the leg with side motion, counter to Osoto Gari, control of sleeve after throw and follow up into Ne Waza holds where sleeve arm is crossed over Uke's body. Always entertaining to have Sensei Richard share his experience and wit. Ended with some conditioning with Sensei focused on Uchi Mata leg sweeping exercises.
• 1.13.2011 Full warmup then easy Ne Waza holds and escapes with Chris. Moved on to cover additional moves to turn opponent while they are in a defensive position. Repeated everything many times to train the body to feel the moves. Practiced 5 throws/falls with Ippon Seoi Nage in rotation with Chris and Eric. Ended with tons of conditioning exercises including scissors, leg circles, bridges, leg switches, and more. Good hard effort on techniques and strength.
• 1.12.2011 Easy practice with just Sensei and I. Worked on various Ne Waza holds and escapes just practices forms. Focus on avoiding movement when doing a hold, and only making small single movements when opponent moves into a better position. Building feel for spotting when opponent creates an opportunity for better hold or escape. Hamstrings were still tight, so ground work helped.
• 1.11.2011 Nice to be back after the long break, jazzed about another great year ahead for Judo. Full warmup and supplementals, then we did lots of repeats of moving Uchikomis first shadowed then with a partner. Started with sweeps, then Ippon Seoi Nage (deep squats), and finally Osoto Gari. My hamstring started to tighten up and had to take it easy towards the end. Too many weeks without working out due to 2+ weeks of being sick! Let's see how I feel tomorrow. Ended with stretches, situps, pushups, and reverse situps.

2010

• 12.23.2010 Quick warmup, reviewed techniques to practice over the holidays as practice will start again on Jan 11. Practice sweeps forward and backward, shadow Uchikomis for Ippon Seoi Nage with crouching for added effort, same for Osoto Gari, and others. Reviewed Ne Waza holds and escapes with Ian.
• 12.21.2010 Quick warmup, full moving Ukemis, reviewed all our throws via Uchikomis with Mani. No practice tomorrow as Sensei is busy.
• 12.16.2010 Full warmup, practiced Ne Waza holds and escapes then moved to 30 second full effort from various holds. Worked on escapes from Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, Kami Shiho Gatame, and Yoko Shiho Gatame. Learned take down and reverse with leg switching when opponent is in defensive posture. Pull belt and back of collar, drive hip in and wedge leg against thigh, kick opposing leg high and leg switch to roll him onto his back. Lastly learned Jigoku Jime.
• 12.15.2010 Quick warmup, Uchikomis with Sensei and David. Covered Sasae, and Ippon Seoi Nage. Gabe skipped practice today.
• 12.14.2010 Quick warmup, full supplementals, 10 sets favorite side Uchikomis for Deashi Harai, Sasae, O Goshi, Ouchi Gari, Kouchi Gari, Harai Goshi, Osoto Gari, and Ippon Seoi Nage with Eric. Practiced all Ne Waza holds and bridging escape with Eric. Full 30 second hold and bridge escape efforts rotating with everyone.
• 12.8.2010 Tons of Uchikomi practice with Gabe and Sensei. Covered Sasae, Ippon Seoi Nage, and Osoto Gari.
• 12.7.2010 Quick warmup, full Ukemis, front throw Uchikomis with Eric that focused on using the stomach to defend against the throw. Learned a new technique Tani Otoshi as a counter after resisting a forward throw. Then learned new chokes Kata Ha Jime and Koshi Jime. Ended with a yoga lesson from Manuel.
• 12.2.2010 Quick warmup, full Ukemis, Uchikomis for Kouchi Gari and Harai Goshi. Ended with throwing line to give people we didn't get to on Tuesday a chance.
• 12.1.2010 Lots of Ne Waza technique practice including turning Uke from the front when in a defensive posture. Need to remember to keep close and turn outside foot, drive from the toes, and drop the knee inside the hip. Practiced half nelson turn from behind in a defensive posture while remembering to keep circling until driven to his back. Lastly practiced counter move to take Tori into guard by quickly switching hips and falling to your back.
• 11.30.2010 Quick warmup, full supplementals, moving Ukemis, Mae Mawari crossing drills, Lots of Uchikomis for all basic throws (Ippon Seoi Nage, O Goshi, Osoto Gari, Ouchi Gari, Deashi Harai, and Kouchi Gari). Ended with throwing line and soft mat with Ippon Seoi Nage.
• 11.24.2010 Lots of Uchikomis with Sensei, getting a better feel for Osoto Gari and combination with Sasae.
• 11.23.2010 More basics with full Ukemis, random Kuzushi and Tai Sabaki. Uchikomis for Deashi Harai, Ippon Seoi Nage, Osoto Gari, O Goshi, Sasae, and Ouchi Gari.
• 11.18.2010 Continued back to basics with full Ukemis, Kuzushi, and Tai Sabaki practice. Moved on to review basics of Deashi Harai and O Goshi. Ended with group pushups and situps.
• 11.17.2010 First time back at Farley's in a while. Practiced tons of Ukemis with Gabe and Sensei including Sasae, Ippon Seoi Nage, and Osoto Gari.
• 11.16.2010 Received my promotion to Yonkyu (blue belt) today!
• 11.16.2010 Back to basics after our last tournament. Did full sets of Ukemis (Ushiro and Yoko) and Mae Mawari. Finished with many sets of Kuzushi practice.
• 11.11.2010 Full warmup and supplementals though I took it very easy as my calf (and knee) was still hurting. A long bike ride with Gabe earlier in the day helped my calf a ton, but I was beat. Worked with Marty teaching new people Kesa Gatame and escapes. The group ended with Ne Waza Randori starting from a hold, but just watched.
• 11.9.2010 Quick warmup, paired with Eric for Uchikomis of favorite techniques. Moved to easy Randori with Sully and managed to smack my upper left calf muscle into his knee, and now it's killing me. Did manage to continue and work on Sasae to Ippon Seoi Nage combination that should work well for me. Ended with pushups, situps, reverse situps, and leg switches.
• 11.4.2010 Quick warmup, paired up with Marty and did numerous Uchikomis of Sasae, Ippon Seoi Nage, Osoto Gari, and combinations. Did a couple of Ne Waza Randori efforts with Adam. Ended with partial effort Randori with Randy and a new brown belt friend of Sensei named Tony.
• 11.2.2010 Warmup on our own, paired up and practiced Ne Waza holds and escapes followed by a few rounds of Ne Waza Randori. Practiced proper technique for bypassing full guard with JT. Ended with a few more rounds of Tachi Waza Randori.
• 10.28.2010 Sensei Richard Riehle from NPS Judo in Monterey came for a visit for the first time. He explained lots of detail about Sasae, proper footwork, and correct Kuzushi. I have a tendency to twist Uke and should focus on lifting and pulling only. He talked about using a throw that requires the minimum movement from the moment you recognize an opportunity to throw. He discussed the right times for using Gari (reaping) throws, and his special approach to using Gake (pull/lift) throws. His Sake is especially good from either the inside or outside when Uke extends a single leg too far forward and at least slightly bent. We then did a round of circuit training, and I did 12 reps in 4:00 again. We then practiced failed forward throws that result in Tori dropping to the mat, including practice choke and sliding both hands in the gap to turn the down man from either direction.
• 10.26.2010 Warmup on our own, circuit training with 12 reps in 4:00, paired with Chris and Jay doing favorite move Uchikomis including Sasae and Ippon Seoi Nage. Learned and practiced Uchi Mata. Ended with Randori, but I only did a light match with Jenna.
• 10.21.2010 Warmup, circuit training first teaching Russ and James then paired with JT, we both did 12 reps in 4:15. Ne Waza practice with James on Kesa Gatame and escapes. Ended with strength exercises including swinging leg circles, bridges, and neck exercises.
• 10.19.2010 Warmup, supplementals, 3 person Uchikomis (JT and Joe), moving 3 person Uchikomis, the last we did strength conditioning with judo pushups, situps, reverse situps, and regular pushups. Gabe learned Ippon Seoi Nage.
• 10.14.2010 Lead warmup, full supplementals, and Gabe joined us for practice! Taught full Ukemis to Gabe and new people, then watched Randori for people competing on Sunday.
• 10.12.2010 Warmup, full supplementals. Paired with Jay for Osoto Gari, Ippon Seoi Nage, Sasae, and Uchikomi combinations.
• 10.7.2010 Warmup, full supplementals, Uchikomis for Sasae, Ippon Seoi Nage, Osoto Gari, Kouchi Gari, and combinations. Ended with showing Sensei throws we worked on with JT.
• 10.5.2010 Warmup, full supplementals, taught 2 new people Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, and the escapes.
• 9.21.2010 Quick warmup, practiced Ne Waza turnovers and trapped leg escapes. Skipped Randori as my left bottom rib is still hurting. Helped teach Deashi Harai, then ended with a little strength exercises.
• 9.16.2010 Full supplementals, full sets of standing Uchikomi including Sasae, Osoto Gari, and Ippon Seoi Nage. Quick 30 minute easy Ne Waza Randori, then 2 sets of circuit training with 10 minute rest between. First set of 12 in 3:42, then a set of 10 in under 5 mins.
• 9.14.2010 Quick warmup, circuit training with 12 reps under 5 mins, many reps of moving Uchikomi with Jay including Sasae, Osoto Gari, Ippon Seoi Nage, and Osota/Sasae combinations. Ended with Randori with Sully, then Ne Waza Randori with Drew.
• 9.7.2010 Quick warmup, full supplementals, practiced Ukemis with new student. Ended with a few rounds of Ne Waza Randori.
• 9.2.2010 Quick warmup, full supplementals, various Ne Waza practice and Randori while working on various transitions.
• 9.1.2010 Quick warmup, lots of Ne Waza Randori with Ellory.
• 8.19.2010 Quick warmup, full supplementals, then we lined up on opposite ends of the mat while each side took turns doing 10 reps of burpees/jumping/situps/pushups, then 4 runs back and forth across mat, then 10 speed Uchikomis. Next we paired up and did as many Uchikomis in 1 minute with throwing as we could. Last we resisted an Ippon Seoi Nage, Tori fell to knees to avoid back throw and turtled. We then practiced turning him into a hold.
• 8.17.2010 Quick warmup, then easy Ne Waza practice of Kesa Gatame and 4 escapes, followed by Ne Waza Randori with chokes. Wore out my grip in a choke stalemate with Drew. Finished with a few rounds of standing Randori with Sully and Peel, and circular bridging exercises.
• 8.12.2010 Full warmup and supplementals, then did line throws on soft mat. Then we did short Randori sessions with mat chokes after throws, followed by similar Randori but on the mat. Ended with a few strength exercises and cool down.
• 8.10.2010 Quick warmup, full supplementals, then paired sets of 5 Uchikomis with partner (Mobin) on soft mats with full effort throws. Next we did 2 minute Randori rounds trying to throw Sully, then 2 minute rounds where Sully tried to throw each of us. I managed to only get a single Yuko! We ended with 5 more throws on the soft mat with our partner.
• 8.5.2010 Continuing to build base for coming competitions. Warmup on our own, then we formed a long line and did 4 sets of each person throwing everyone else in line. Paired to do 100% effort alternating Ne Waza holds, then finally some strength exercises with Chris.
• 8.3.2010 First practice after a long vacation, it's good to be back. Full supplementals, speed Mae Mawari, various Uchikomi with Chris, then moving Uchikomi but my right hamstring tightened up and I had to take it easy and missed Randori and some strength exercises with the group. Did situps, pushups, bridges, and more while everyone did other exercises.
• 7.13.2010 Full Ukemis, Uchikomi practice for Deashi Harai, O Goshi, Ippon Seoi Nage, Osoto Gari, and Ouchi Gari.
• 7.12.2010 Moving Ukemis, a couple of easy Uchikomis, then light Randori.
• 7.8.2010 Full Ukemis with an extra set for each, faster Mae Mawari crossing practice. Uchikomis with an extra set for Deashi Harai, O Goshi, and Osoto Gari. Ended with Randori that I skipped.
• 7.6.2010 Full Ukemis, paired Mae Mawari cross rotation over partner. Uchikomis for Deashi Harai and O Goshi, practiced Kesa Gatame hold and bridge escape. Ended with Ne Waza strength exercises.
• 7.5.2010 Weight lifting in the morning with Peel and Cody. Practice again in the evening where we practiced Ne Waza holds and transitions. Moved to 30 second turns trying to escape from everyone one after the other. Ended with Ne Waza strength exercises.
• 7.1.2010 Full Ukemi practice, Uchikomis for Deashi Harai, O Goshi, and Ippon Seoi Nage with Reggie. Reviewed Kesa Gatame hold. A few new strength exercises to end the class: While in full guard lift person on top of you with your legs, then crocodile walk with person hanging underneath you.
• 6.30.2010 Watched Randori since the top of my left foot was bruised. Practiced Uchikomis for O Goshi and Ippon Seoi Nage. Worked on technique for Ouchi Gari.
• 6.29.2010 Focus on basics again. Full Ukemi practice, Uchikomis for Deashi Harai and O Goshi with Sam. Ended with lots of strength training, and elements of circuit training.
• 6.28.2010 Uchikomis for Deashi Harai, O Goshi, and Osoto Gari. Practiced moving leg sweeps and O Goshi. Took turns giving and taking falls using O Goshi in the ring. Ended with pushups, situps, and reverse situps.
• 6.23.2010 Skipped warmup and did some Seoi Nage shadows, practiced arm bar and Morote Gari with Sonny for his Jiu Jitsu tournament, then I practiced Ippon Seoi Nage. Worked further with Sonny on chokes from full guard and built my resistance. Ended with Ne Waza Randori with Sonny and Christian.
• 6.22.2010 Skipped warmup, taught Ryan and Cody Ritsurei and Zarei followed by Kuzushi practice. Worked on some new strength exercises with Ryan including leg presses, reverse pushups, hanging situps, handstand pushups, height pushups, and Kata Garuma squats. Finished with mat leg switches.
• 6.21.2010 Skipped warmup, 20 sets of full Ukemi without Mae Mawari, rotated with Cody and Sonny with 3-4 sets of Morote Seoi Nage Uchikomi. Ended with strength exercises including pushups, situps, reverse situps, and side bridges.
• 6.19.2010 Received my promotion to Gokyu (green belt) today!
• 6.17.2010 Quick warmup, multiple full practices for Japanese festival on Saturday. Demonstrate warmup, supplementals, moving Ukemi, Uchikomi, Ne Waza, Shime Waza, Randori, then Sensei and JT demonstrate first 3 sets of Nage No Kata.
• 6.15.2010 Quick warmup, full practice for upcoming festival, Uchikomi with Mobin, repeat practice for festival again.
• 6.14.2010 Led warmup for lots of new people, assisted Sensei during full Ukemi practice and teaching of O Goshi. Partnered with Frances during Uchikomi. Ended with strength exercises.
• 6.9.2010 Kesa Gatame hold and escapes for new guys, assisted Sensei in demonstration and monitoring, then all 6 in a row held me full strength while I escaped. All good quick escapes but one, need to work on more technique instead of strength.
• 6.8.2010 Quick warmup, full supplementals, Ne Waza hold demonstrations, Shime Waza demonstration, Ne Waza Randori with Drew and Peel.
• 6.7.2010 Helped a new group learn Ukemi, Kuzushi, Tai Sabaki, and O Goshi.
• 6.3.2010 Quick warmup, practiced supplementals and Ukemi for upcoming fair, Ne Waza practice with Chris and Sam, full 1 minute efforts with Chris/Peel/JT, learned some Shime Waza (chokes). Ended with a little Randori with JT.
• 6.1.2010 Quick warmup, practiced moving Ukemi for upcoming Japanese Cultural Fair, Uchikomi with Drew, rotating Uchikomi with JT and Peel, Ne Waza Randori with Peel and JT.
• 5.27.2010 Quick warmup, circuit training (12 reps), 3 man Uchikomi with Sensei and Peel, Ne Waza hold on Peel while he worked on his escapes, took a few Osoto Gari throws from Peel for family night demonstration.
• 5.26.2010 Quick warmup, moving Uchikomi Deashi Harai with Drew, Ne Waza practice and learned how to spin around on my butt when doing Ne Waza Randori.
• 5.25.2010 Quick warmup and supplementals, 3 man Uchikomi with Sensei and Peel, Randori with Peel.
• 5.20.2010 Warmup and supplementals, Uchikomi practice with JT, Randori with Mobin and Peel.
• 5.13.2010 Quick warmup and supplementals, 3 person Ippon Seoi Nage Uchikomi with Peel and Mobin, learned technique to break guard, Ne Waza Randori with Sensei and Mobin.
• 5.11.2010 Warmup and supplementals, sweep stretches and Uchi Mata sweeps with partner, repeated Sasae and Ippon Seoi Nage Uchikomi with Peel.
• 5.6.2010 Warmup and supplementals with Peel as Sensei was out. Did lots of situps, pushups, reverse situps, crawl on and around partner, and other strength exercises. Ended with some Ne Waza Randori.
• 5.4.2010 Warmup and supplementals, practiced sweep stretches with Mani where we hold Uke's belt and swing leg horizontally followed by turn and swing for Uchi Mata, then Uchikomi practice with Mani doing Harai Goshi. Good to be back after tournament and a week of sickness.
• 4.21.2010 Quick warmup, lots of Ippon Seoi Nage practice with rubber band, moving Uchikomi with Sensei and Peel for Ippon Seoi Nage and Ouchi Gari. Worked 10 second practice drills for Ippon Seoi Nage, mostly did about 8 reps.
• 4.20.2010 Quick warmup, easy Ne Waza with movements between different holds with Mani, then we rotated through everyone with Ne Waza Randori. After a bit of recovery, a few rounds of Tachi Waza Randori with JT and Chris. Got a nice mat burn on my face.
• 4.19.2010 Warmup then moving Uchikomi reps for Ippon Seoi Nage with Peel. Two rounds of Randori with Peel. My Sasae worked very well repeatedly, got one good Ippon Seoi Nage as well. Kept up a good defense.
• 4.15.2010 Circuit training with 12 reps. Watched DVD with latest Judo tournament rules.
• 4.14.2010 Just Sensei and me today. Practiced easy Randori to work on my movement and rigidity, later full power Randori. Ended with working on Kesa Gatame escapes.
• 4.13.2010 Full warmup and supplementals, Uchikomi reps with Chris for Sasae, Deashi Harai, Ippon Seoi Nage, O Goshi, and Ouchi Gari. Learned and practiced Kouchi Gari. Randori with JT, he got one beautiful throw on me, I was too defensive.
• 4.12.2010 Quick warmup with Mark and Sensei. Circuit training with 12 reps in 4m30s. Many reps of Ippon Seoi Nage with rubber bands, focus on driving elbow with other arm. Reps in weight room with 2 hand rope pulls and elbow extensions.
• 4.7.2010 Quick warmup with Mark and Sensei, many reps of Ippon Seoi Nage with rubber bands, focus on good Kuzushi before turning quickly for throw. Moved to many reps in weight room upstairs including Kuzushi efforts using rope on weight machine, also clean and jerk reps. Finished with 10 O Goshi throws with the dummy.
• 4.6.2010 Quick warmup, moving Uchikomi practice with Chris including sweeps and other throws, medium effort Randori with grip and sweep practice. Quiet day with Nic and Chris only.
• 4.5.2010 Quick warmup, circuit training with 12 reps, 2 sessions of intense shadow Uchikomi with Mark and Lucas, Randori with Sensei then with Lucas. A very sweaty workout! Missed last Thursday workout for birthday dinner with Charlotte.
• 3.31.2010 Only Mark and I showed up with Sensei. Individual warmup, then rotated through Seoi Otoshi shadow and exercise band practice, my footwork is pretty good after also practicing this morning repeatedly. Followed by some Ne Waza techniques from defensive position.
• 3.30.2010 Stretches and supplementals, Uchikomi practice with Emily, then worked on Seoi Otoshi footwork technique. Missed yesterday's practice as I was in San Diego for work. Thanks to Sensei for the Aptos Judo tshirt!
• 3.24.2010 Quick stretches and warm up, learned a new moving Uchikomi for leg sweeps while walking backwards and pulling down on both sleeves. Practiced Shiai formalities again, then did multiple full efforts of Ne Waza escapes from each hold.
• 3.23.2010 Quick stretches and warm up, circuit training with Aaron, moving Uchikomi with Aaron practicing mostly Ippon Seoi Nage, but also Tai Otoshia variation and Sasae, followed by lots of Ne Waza holds and transitions with Aaron. We ran through Shiai formalities again with the larger group.
• 3.22.2010 Only Mark showed, practiced Ippon Seoi Nage movements, especially foot placement, discussed and practiced Shiai rules, commands, and formality.
• 3.17.2010 Only Lucas and Mark showed up, Sensei was very tired from a trip to Buellton so we took it easy and practiced Ne Waza holds and escapes. Ended with Ne Waza bridge and neck exercises.
• 3.16.2010 Full stretches, supplementals, moving Ukemi, practiced Deashi Harai with Lucas and Mobin, then everyone took a turn resisting Ne Waza from a defensive position with JT and Peel. I was happy never to be turned over on my back. Learned how to turn people at the end - grab belt and lean elbow into Uke's neck, yank side arm to create gap and insert your other arm, work across Uke's back and grab other wrist, then use leverage to turn over. Peel used other technique to grab side of Uke and do a quick flip, though it requires a lot of strength. I need to focus on building strength in my week shoulder. Lots of pushups and get a rubber strength band. JT received his brown belt today.
• 3.15.2010 Quick stretches, circuit training (10 in 4m30s) Deashi Harai, take turns holding Peel down in Ne Waza for 25 seconds, reviewed Ne Waza moves and escapes, Ne Waza exercises to strengthen our core.
• 3.9.2010 Stretches, supplementals, practiced Deashi Harai, then a few rounds of Randori. I hurt my thumb on the first effort, besides already being sore from last night. Not a good effort, but glad for the practice. Learned how to break a lapel grip, though using it for a throw is even a better idea. Remember to control the upper body with a good grip and forearms.
• 3.8.2010 Quick stretches and warm up, lots of Ne Waza then Tachi Waza Randori. Learned a technique for pulling back on Uke while on the mat if you're behind him. Plenty of strength in my Ne Waza, but need to work on techniques. Tachi Waza was going well, then had a fantastic moment with Ippon Seoi Nage and Peel. He came in for a throw, and I instinctively turned and threw for Ippon. I didn't think, and I could feel everything in slow motion, it was a fantastic feeling. My throat is sore and I've got a few Gi burns on my face. Cody had a good lapel grip, need to talk with Sensei on how to break it.
• 3.3.2010 Got there early and warmed up with bridge repeats and hip throw movement with bands. Quick stretches, supplementals, moving Uchikomi for many types of throws, 2 sets of circuit training with 10 repeats in 5 minutes each. Sensei was in SF, so it was just JT and myself.
• 3.2.2010 Stretches, supplementals, moving Ukemi. Tested for green belt with Mobin, knew most of the moves but still need work on throws like Sasae, more practice is definitely required.
• 3.1.2010 Stretches, supplementals, Sasae Ushikomi with Aaron, Deashi Harai Ushikomi with Cody, full throw practice for Ippon Seoi Nage (very cool how you help stop the throw for the other guy), Randori with Peel/JT/Aaron, Ne Waza Randori with Sensei.
• 2.22.2010 Quick stretches, moving Ukemi, moving O Goshi practice with Mark. Lots of Ne Waza 30 second matches with one man down. Did great escaping from Aaron and Peel, but Sensei is impossible. Peel surprised me with an escape grabbing my collar and pulling down with his leg. It was good practice experiencing it. Managed to hold Sensei down for 15 seconds or so, felt like a big accomplishment.
• 2.18.2010 Quick stretches, circuit training for the first time, then tons of Ukemi. Great workout, would love to do this everyday followed by a whole other session covering just technique.
• 2.16.2010 Stretches, supplementals, practiced Deash Harai and O Goshi with Jason, then one Randori match with Jason. Remember to turn and face in the direction of the throw on Deashi Harai, I was doing it wrong.
• 2.11.2010 Sensei had to attend Aptos HS wrestling match, so Peel led our practice. Full stretches, supplementals, moving Ukemi. Led full Ukemi, Kuzushi, Tai Sabaki, and Deashi Harai for Jason, Cody, and another guy. Watched a little Ne Waza randori, thanks to Aaron for making me feel good after pointing out my ability to always escape his Ne Waza.
• 2.9.2010 Out all last week in Chicago, got sick and missed Monday. Full stretches, most supplementals as I was feeling bad, moving Ukemi, taught full Ukemi and Kuzushi to new guy (Cody). Everyone else practiced Ne Waza, glad I didn't do it with my cough.
• 1.28.2010 Full stretches, supplementals, moving Ukemi, practiced Sasae with JT and Ippon Seoi Nage with Aaron. Randori match with Mani, too defensive, he caught my feet a couple of times, remember to release when thrown.
• 1.26.2010 Full stretches, supplementals, moving Ukemi, practiced Ippon Seoi Nage and Deashi Harai with Jason, one 3 minute randori match with Jason. Didn't get thrown, very strong effort, felt relaxed and was a bit too defensive, but used time to focus on Kuzushi opportunities though not sure how to throw him.
• 1.25.2010 Full stretches, pushups/situps, supplementals, helped new guy learn Ukemi, worked hard on various hip throws (Koshi Waza) and using rubber strap, ended with pullups.
• 1.21.2010 Quick stretches and moving Ukemi, Ne Waza including Yoko Shiho Gatame and Kami Shiho Gatame plus escapes. I really liked the Kami hold.
• 1.19.2010 Full stretches and supplementals, Ne Waza including Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, and Yoko Shiho Gatame plus escapes. Ribs still sore.
• 1.18.2010 Full stretches, supplementals, practiced Kesa Gatame and the 4 escapes (leg hook, bridge, scarf hook, and push), also saw Kata Gatame but didn't practice. My ribs are still sore so practice was hard, did lots of bridges for building strength. Sensei got his elbow hurt towards the end.
• 1.14.2010 Full stretches, moving Ukemi, supplementals, worked on Katame Waza including Kesa Gatame and different escapes. Ribs were sore at the end.
• 1.13.2010 Quick warmup, O Goshi, Deashi Harai, Ippon Seoi Nage, then Randori practice with JT where I worked on getting and breaking grips.
• 1.12.2010 Quick warmup, Ukemi including back, side, and Mae Mawari, Kuzhushi many times till I could do it in my sleep, then the same thing for Deashi Harai.
• 1.11.2010 Quick warmup, O Goshi and Seoi Nage over and over again without throws, also practiced motion using rubber bands.
• 1.7.2010 Judo practice.
• 1.5.2010 Judo practice.
• 1.4.2010 Judo practice. Missed lots of practice due to vacation then getting sick for a week. Good to be back.

2009

• 12.15.2009 Judo practice.
• 12.14.2009 Judo practice.
• 12.12.2009 Ground techniques with Aptos HS guys.
• 12.10.2009 Judo practice.
• 12.9.2009 First judo practice!

Events

A record of my Judo tournaments and clinics.

• 1.28.2012 Dynamic Judo Clinic with Shintaro Nakano, SJSU
  • Stretching on my own, then running warmup followed by supplementals. Worked on Ne Waza techniques and escapes including Kami Shiho Gatame and Kesa Gatame. Moved on to Tachi Waza with a focus on good Kuzushi. Ran through lots of Uchikomis with various techniques. Ended with moving Uchikomis and some discussion around focus areas for tournaments like not showing weakness, always attack until the last second, make your strongest attach right away, win humbly, and lose gracefully.

• 6.18.2011 Japanese Cultural Fair, Santa Cruz
  • Caleb didn't show and I filled in at the last minute. Kind of fun doing it all without practice. Ran through our warmup, supplementals, cross Mae Mawari Ukemis, Uchikomi, Ne Waza, Shime Waza, and some Randori. Ian and Jenna did a fantastic job on the Nage No Kata especially given they just learned it. Check out the videos in 3 parts (part 1, part 2, part 3).

• 11.14.2010 Palo Alto Judo tournament, Palo Alto
  • Watched the action for a few hours with Monica and Gabe. Didn't participate as my left calf was still a little sore to the touch and my right knee is still a little tweaked.

• 11.7.2010 Bojuka Judo tournament, Seaside
  • Lots of gold medals for Aptos Judo people at this smaller size tournament (Jay, Nick, Eric, etc). Sure was nice having it close by. Unfortunately I was paired with only one other person in my pool and it was JT. He threw me with Uchi Mata in the first match, I won with a Sasae in the second, and JT won again in the third with a nice sweep. Added a silver medal to my collection.

• 10.24.2010 Judo clinic with Shintaro Nakano, San Francisco Judo Institute
  • Warmup by running around mat, forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, handstand and roll, Mae Mawari rolls, then stretches. Nakano explained various moves, had us practice with a partner, then show him what we learned. We covered Ouchi Gari, proper Kuzushi and footwork, hopping and continued effort when initial Ouchi Gari fails, Kouchi Gari, and combinations. We ended with 5 two minute Randori sessions. Beautiful dojo and SFJI were great hosts.

• 8.22.2010 Judo clinic with Marti Malloy, Silicon Valley Judo
  • Warmup, a little moving Uchikomi, then Marti began the clinic. She showed us progressive grip maneuvers that resulted in her favorite grip holding left sleeve with high right grip behind neck. Use lefthand stance to get Uke to offer his sleeve, plus breaking moves to control the left arm. Once you have the grip, she likes Sode Tsurikomi Goshi. Practiced all my moves with Steven, and we both taught ourselves Sode, really fun! If Uke resists Sode, you can then step in and do Kouchi Gari. We then moved to Ne Waza following Uke's fall from Kouchi. It was a complicated move that required turning Uke over on top of yourself, then sliding them over to the other side, locking the arm, and moving to a hold. A fun day, and the SV Judo people are always such a nice group of people.

• 6.19.2010 Japanese Cultural Fair, Santa Cruz
  • Practiced one last time in Aptos before heading over to the festival, but not before I got my green belt! Great turn out from Aptos Judo members and people from the festival attending our demonstration. Ran through our warmup, supplementals, moving Ukemi, Uchikomi, Ne Waza, Shime Waza, and some Randori. Sensei and JT did a great job on the Nage No Kata. The demonstration was a great success, hope to see some new faces at Judo practice sometime soon.

• 6.12.2010 Mike Swain Judo/MMA clinic, Farley's Kickboxing
  • Mike brought a SJSU Olympian hopeful named David to help him. David warmed us up with running, footwork, rolls, etc. Mike stepped us through progressive moves and combinations. Covered Ouchi Gari, Osoto Gari, Tai Otoshi, and Ippon Seoi Nage. Stressed good Kuzushi and the need to repeat 500 times a day for a year to get the hang of it. Partnered with Reggie during the clinic. Mike was a great guy and it was a great clinic.

• 6.6.2010 Santa Clara P.A.L. Open Judo Tournament, Santa Clara High School
  • Worked at the officials table with Sensei and Peel. Learned a lot about using the timing computer, scoring computer, pool forms, and keeping the flow of contestants going smoothly.

• 5.16.2010 Nakano Seoi Nage Clinic, Silicon Valley Judo
  • Great to visit SV Judo for the first time with Sensei, Peel, and Charlotte, though Peel was hurt and couldn't participate. Loads of people, great dojo, fun having Sensei as my partner. Stretches, running, rolls, then we repeated demonstrations by Nakano followed by practice with partner. We covered Seoi Nage, proper Kuzushi and footwork, combinations with Kouchi Gari, Ouchi Gari, Deashi Harai, reverse Seoi Nage, and more.

• 4.25.2010 CCSF Invitational Tournament, City College of San Francisco
  • JT and Peel tied for 2nd place, I got 3rd place. First match (video) I went down on my knees and he put me in a choke and I submitted. The second match (video) went most of the way, but when I rolled with a throw, the ref called it an Ippon, though I went right to a hold and expected things to continue. My third match (video) I won with a quick Ippon using Sasae. Got my first tournament medal for third place (bronze) (video)!

• 3.28.2010 Cupertino Judo Club Invitational, Lynbrook High School, Cupertino
  • Came and watched for a while with Gabe.

• 2.14.2010 San Jose Buddhist Invitational, San Jose State University Event Center
  • Got to watch my first tournament with Nick. Peel/Gold (4 Ippons), JT/Silver (3 Ippons), Aaron won a match, Dominic2 got 3rd place.