Teaching Lesson: Judo and Philosophy

Lesson: Judo and Philosophy Jigoro Kano and Modern Japan The phrase critical mass is often used to illustrate the idea that various conditions are just right or ripe for an event to occur.  Critical mass assumes a causation factor.  In other words, because of certain...

Teaching Lesson: Historical Briefs from Judo

Seattle Dojo Lesson: Historical Briefs from Judo In an old Japanese school building in Seattle a group of judokas sitaround after a vigorous work out to chat a bit. John, a beginner, is a high school student who came to judo to get tougher after being bullied at...

Module: Systematized Teaching for Judo

Module: Systematized Teaching Model for Judo Did you ever stop to wonder why we teach judo?  What about how we teach judo?  What would be the best way to maximize what we teach?  What is the safest way to give instruction?  When are we ready to give instruction?  Is...

Module: Planning Effective Practices

Module: Planning Effective Practices Planning Effective Practices If practices are to be effective, they must be directed at the needs of the students.  Objectives defined for the season plan needs to be incorporated.  Instruction is both formal (planned) and informal...