tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post916634451612962216..comments2024-03-26T04:43:26.948-07:00Comments on The Business/Judo of Life: Maybe Sports Ruin CharacterDr. AnnMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-29113343703742378302012-11-15T02:27:44.725-08:002012-11-15T02:27:44.725-08:00Sylver,
I completely agree that sort CAN have gre...Sylver, <br />I completely agree that sort CAN have great positive effects, but I take issue with the assumption that it necessarily does or even that it usually does. As you say, it depends greatly on the setting.<br /><br />Greg -<br />Whether five is too young depends on your son, but I would put him in swimming if I were you, or just run around with him at the park. He's five.<br /><br />Dr. AnnMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-47656242402208702202012-11-07T22:38:40.920-08:002012-11-07T22:38:40.920-08:00One can get stuck in a win just as much as one can...One can get stuck in a win just as much as one can get stuck on a loss. <br /><br />Some guy does well as a saleman or metal worker or what's not, and 30 years later he'll still tell you all about how back in the days, he was one of the best... same story. <br /><br />It happens, obviously, but it's not limited to sport, so it's doubtful that sport is responsible for someone turning out that way.<br /><br />I think that sport presents an opportunity to build character, both for the teacher and the athlete because it simplifies the problem. Instead of dealing with life as a whole, its complexities, its near infinite number of players, its rules which are for the most part unknown, etc.<br /><br />In sport, you try something and it doesn't work, you get a chance to go right back and try again in a context which is so similar that his actions are the only variables that matter. You can quickly iterate through the trial and error process until you find something workable. <br /><br />Similarly, a coach can identify a problem, correct it and observe whether or not the correction worked. <br /><br />Sport provides a controlled environment to learn/teach valuable character building lessons. <br /><br />It can be used to teach persistance, respect, fairness, humility... or it can be used to teach someone to cheat, to belittle, to act like a primadona, etc.<br /><br />In itself, sport is a good testing ground, and used well, can produce great results. Sylverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370097000232020636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-35406186181425213002012-11-07T14:38:54.254-08:002012-11-07T14:38:54.254-08:00JCP, to me the same principle applies. At that age...JCP, to me the same principle applies. At that age, it is not practical on a long-term physical or emotional level to even have national or higher championships. A 8-year old national champion will not be inhabiting the body of even a well-developed 18 year old. Instill the training, spend that weekend drilling with them and focus on creating stability at that point instead of meaningless wins.<br />robthornton72https://www.blogger.com/profile/16476387362210465361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-48047336890233526132012-11-07T07:32:59.163-08:002012-11-07T07:32:59.163-08:00Perhaps.. so the alternative is wrestling? I assu...Perhaps.. so the alternative is wrestling? I assume the talent pools would be deeper so the kids would have to work harder.jcphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634965215700887428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-56626993401620148242012-11-06T18:57:20.067-08:002012-11-06T18:57:20.067-08:00a famous pitcher for the Phillies, His name escape...a famous pitcher for the Phillies, His name escapes me... Told how he requested that his son play softball and not compete in Babe Ruth league baseball. He didn't want to expose his son to the BS you speak of Dr M. Real competition is divine, parents ego driven baggage is ugly. <br />dsimon3387https://www.blogger.com/profile/08246152566523515047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-80421915653834606292012-11-06T17:08:41.775-08:002012-11-06T17:08:41.775-08:00Dr. Rousey DeMars, I'm interested in your advi...Dr. Rousey DeMars, I'm interested in your advice. I have a 5 year old son and I'd like to expose him to Judo. We live in Topanga Canyon. Is 5 too young? What is important. Do you know anyone in the Woodland Hills area? I'd be delighted to speak with you. Than you. <br /><br />My name is Greg Bennett<br />310-396-8000 (days)<br />greg@lionfishadvisors.comHunter's Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17151527513760534281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-46993385418097724032012-11-06T11:58:30.055-08:002012-11-06T11:58:30.055-08:00Rob -
I completely agree. The first time Ronda co...Rob - <br />I completely agree. The first time Ronda competed in junior nationals she was 12. Didn't seem to hurt her career not starting at 6 or 8.Dr. AnnMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-17204754167453080252012-11-06T07:34:06.162-08:002012-11-06T07:34:06.162-08:00Everything you said is why I have a problem with t...Everything you said is why I have a problem with the concept of the current National Championships for Juniors, much less anything on an international level. The minimum age I think should exist for a National Championship should be 14 or 15. Any younger than that, and most of the kids aren't even using the same bodies they'll use as an adult. It makes absolutely no sense to claim a national championship as a 10-year old, much less an 8-year old or a 6-year old.robthornton72https://www.blogger.com/profile/16476387362210465361noreply@blogger.com