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Recently, I watched YouTube videos where three respected Judo coaches discussed the state of Judo in the United States.
One of their common observations is that students who come to train with them lack the fundamental skills which would allow them to actually help those students reach a level of Judo expertise whereby the student could compete at an elite level of competition.
While I was disappointed to hear their dire opinions, they were similar to what I am experiencing in my college classroom. Honestly, I have been concerned for many years about how to continue when so many of the students come to class with an attitude of being a “super ninja” when in actuality they are often uncoordinated and seemingly unwilling to follow even the simplest of instructions. This creates a situation or environment where “bullies” prevail, injures occur, and students are lost. This attitude seems in direct conflict to the principle of Mutual Benefit and Welfare, and it made me think about hanging up my judogi.
Then, COVID caused existing Judo programs to suddenly close, but as a college Judo instructor I was tasked with creating an online curriculum for my students and doing so within one week! I knew my students did not have the proper safety equipment in their homes to continue with the rolls and falls that we were practicing in class. We spent the last eight weeks finishing out the semester via Zoom class. I found some of the biggest challenges to be communicating to the student how they needed to correct their postures, orient their bodies, or their ability to visualize the skill and apply my instructions for any given lesson.
The last night of class I had a vision of how these issues could be addressed. That’s when I created the Fundamental Directional Movement Mat and a Proximity Training Device that I call Judo Jaime: Your Training Uke.
These tools can be used together or separately. The benefits conferred to the user by using the tools together can greatly excel the beginning students understanding of the application of Judo.
These tools are not just for beginners, it is important for even the most experienced judoka to review the fundamental movements regularly. Think about it, Dr. Kano created pre-arranged forms (katas) that specifically address movement!
While either of these products can be used alone we recommend using the tools together. This allows the student to fine-tune visualization skills and apply techniques, here again, without resistance from a partner. The student will develop an understanding and integration of the techniques for proper response timing more quickly.
Fundamental Directional Movement Mat
The Fundamental Directional Movement Mat is a durable vinyl mat with an elliptical design (mapping the movement of the Judoka in the plane of movement applied Judo). The student can use this tool in-person or in an online class to assist them developing the essential posture and visualization skills for employing turns/pivots that are important to the fundamental movements for the application of Judo. the price includes a non-slip surface on the floor side of the mat. The price does not include attachment of the mat to the non-slip pad. For an additional $10.00 the non-slip pad can be attached before shipping.
The mats can be purchased separately or with the Judo Jaime training device (recommended) . See below for details on ordering a Fundamental Directional Movement Mat with a Judo Jaime.
The mat sells for $65.00 and is in stock. Optional attachment of non-slip pad additional $10.00
For information regarding purchase and order contact senseidestinee@gmail.com or going to https://goodtimejudo.org/store
Judo Jaime: Your Training Uke
Judo Jaime: Your Training Uke is a proximity training device that allows beginning Judoka to develop the proper posture and understanding of the proximity for applying judo techniques without the resistance, frustration, or fear that working with a partner initially brings. My years of teaching adults have shown me that despite what the student says, they often approach contact with another with fear and the mistaken belief that over-powering or resisting their partner is the proper thing to do; however, one-half the goal of Judo is that someone falls down! With Judo Jaime the student has the opportunity to develop the confidence and skills to make an actual attack when they are ready to engage with a person.
The device weighs no more than five pounds and is approximately 53” in height (when assembled). It is easily transportable and fun to use vs. the usual training dummies which are awkward, heavy and unsafe to use without proper instruction or direct supervision.
This product is hand-crafted. The cost per unit is $125.00. Order online at https://goodtimejudo.org/store
We do have inventory in stock. Please contact Destinee Tartuffe at Senseidestinee@gmail.com with your contact information and your inquires regarding purchase.
Thank you!
The Fundamental Directional Movement Mats can be purchased as a set along with the Judo Jaime training device (recommended) .
1- 10 sets can be purchased for $200.00 (not including taxes and shipping). To order this product. Please follow the link to https://goodtimejudo.org/store
For purchases of sets over 10 please contact our sales coordinator at senseidestinee@gmail.com for discounted pricing.
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