Zac's Dad and I have been doing Judo with each other since 1983 (when we were both about the same age as Zac) and we thought it was pretty neat to see another generation coming through doing Judo and thought it would make a neat blog post!
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Big Judo Rewards for Zac
Judo brings lots of rewards. Some intangible some more tangible. The kid's have a pretty tangible reward system. We always make sure that there is a 'Player of the Day' given out for bravery, good technique or demonstrating good values. Zac here was last Saturday's Player of the Day.
Zac's Dad and I have been doing Judo with each other since 1983 (when we were both about the same age as Zac) and we thought it was pretty neat to see another generation coming through doing Judo and thought it would make a neat blog post!
Zac's Dad and I have been doing Judo with each other since 1983 (when we were both about the same age as Zac) and we thought it was pretty neat to see another generation coming through doing Judo and thought it would make a neat blog post!
Monday, 21 October 2013
Big Judo Term Four Starts
Big Judo's fourth term for 2013 started this week. Ben and the other instructors are back from their holidays and we are ready to 'rock and roll'.
The Puke class had 17 kids on the mat and we are currently discussing splitting this class into a bigger kids and a smaller kids/beginner's class.
The Central class had 10 and 14 on the mat for the Beginners and Advanced classes respectively.
Good solid numbers for our first sessions back.
The Puke class had 17 kids on the mat and we are currently discussing splitting this class into a bigger kids and a smaller kids/beginner's class.
The Central class had 10 and 14 on the mat for the Beginners and Advanced classes respectively.
Good solid numbers for our first sessions back.
Monday, 23 September 2013
Big Judo Howick Fun Day Contest - First Photos
Big Judo's first ever competition team fought in the Howick Fun Day Judo contest. Our kids did very well.
We entered seven kids but a pre-tournament concussion and stomach bugs reduced our numbers on the day to four fighters.
But even with only four kids competing we picked up three medals which is fantastic for a first tournament.
We also had an awesome turnout from parents and supporters and then finished the day with a BBQ. It was a fantastic day although I have to say that I think coaching is more stressful than competing!
Well done team.
Here are the first installment of photos as get more we will put them up so you can see some of the team in action.
We entered seven kids but a pre-tournament concussion and stomach bugs reduced our numbers on the day to four fighters.
But even with only four kids competing we picked up three medals which is fantastic for a first tournament.
We also had an awesome turnout from parents and supporters and then finished the day with a BBQ. It was a fantastic day although I have to say that I think coaching is more stressful than competing!
Well done team.
Here are the first installment of photos as get more we will put them up so you can see some of the team in action.
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| Ben on the sideline. |
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| Ben and Jordan and the team. |
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| The hall at the start of the day. |
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| Samuel from Big Judo holding an opponent down. |
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| Scott Silver |
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| Weston Bronze |
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| Samuel Bronze |
Saturday, 7 September 2013
Big Judo - Motivation - Great Video
Another good video we found on You Tube. Not very politically correct!
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Big Judo History
Nice photo. On the left is Daniel Gowing and on the right is Ben. Ben, Daniel and Aaron Page are the last survivors of University Judo Club's early 80s young men's squad. Who have all been 'on the mat' for more than thirty years now.
Daniel was an outstanding contest player. He went to two Olympics and at one point he was seeded 9th in the world in the Men's Heavyweight division (Under 100kg). In Big Judo's opinion he is one of New Zealand's top half dozen Judoka. Lots of Judo players get to international level by being good at stand up fighting. Some get there on the strength of their ground game only a few are excellent at both. Daniel was one of those.
Ben fought in the same weight division as Daniel so 'learnt' a lot of his Judo from being beaten by Daniel.
Daniel is an engineer and has been working in England building wind turbines. He recently came back to New Zealand and this photo was taken when he visited University Judo Club. It was great to see him again.
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Big Judo Kids Contest - 22 September 2013
On 22 September 2013 Howick Academy of Judo is sponsoring a day of social contest at the Howick Community Centre. The first part of the day is devoted to kids competition and Big Judo is planning to take a team to the contest. This will be a fantastic opportunity for the kids to have a go at competitive Judo.
The kids will compete in the 'Pee Wee' Division that is for kids starting Judo. It will be great day and Ben and the other 'Big Boys' from Big Judo will also be there to coach and support the kids.
Monday, 19 August 2013
Little Ben from Big Judo Sitting on a Policeman
Judo on Monday at the Police was fun - for Ben. Not so much fun for the team. Ben has been teaching 'taking and holding the back'. Unfortunately for the team it means a fair bit of lying down while Ben sits on you.
We have been teaching Rick's 'Old Skool' University 'double hook' then immediately attack the neck with a grinding strangle followed by a series of attack - counter - attack movements from the same position.
All good fun.
We have been teaching Rick's 'Old Skool' University 'double hook' then immediately attack the neck with a grinding strangle followed by a series of attack - counter - attack movements from the same position.
All good fun.
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| Ben squashing a poor volunteer while demonstrating. |
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