Big Judo Pukekohe photos. The class is going real well. After six months of focusing on the basics; break falls, balance breaking and ground fighting the kids are really starting to come along nicely.
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Geoff and Tracy teaching the kids O Goshi (Major Hip Throw) |
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At Big Judo we find that the best way to teach is to do! Crash mats are a great tool for letting kids practice throwing. |
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But we follow a Kosen Judo tradition so we always do some ground fighting.
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And trophies at the end for the best players. |