tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post8655553488840342187..comments2024-03-26T04:43:26.948-07:00Comments on The Business/Judo of Life: A Humbling Experience, in a Good WayDr. AnnMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-34154804572699587652012-07-20T03:13:16.765-07:002012-07-20T03:13:16.765-07:00So, I do not really imagine this is likely to have...So, I do not really imagine this is likely to have success.sitehttp://www.ideo.edu.pl/user/view.php?id=11734&course=1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-15604050703034323392009-04-24T14:22:00.001-07:002009-04-24T14:22:00.001-07:00Aloha from Hawaii!
It is a little different for u...Aloha from Hawaii!<br /><br />It is a little different for us in Hawaii because we have Judo as a high school sport! I think we are the only state that has high school judo.<br /><br />There are pros and cons to this, so I will start with the cons.<br /><br />CONS:<br />The problem is that there is still a mix of experienced "dojo" competitors and "high school" competitors. While "high school" judo has increased enrollment into various dojos, it is often short-lived as they graduate and move on to college.<br /><br />Another problem is that some "experienced" competitors who have potential to become world class judokas fall into the trap of having a false sense of security. I have seen it too many times where a once national champion become "too confident" in being "the best" in high school judo, but when they return, they find that they are "not as good as they thought." And as their priorities change towards their career goals, judo is pushed aside without them even giving themselves a chance.<br /><br />PROS:<br /><br />I started with the "cons" first because I always like to "finish strong!" hehe.<br /><br />Anyways, the brighter side of it is that once in a while, we "recruit" new judokas into the martial art/sport of Judo who finds it becoming their passion. These are far and few between, but the effort is worth it, I think. They might not be the national champion or an olympic hopeful, but the lessons they learn from judo always have a positive impact on their lives.<br /><br />On another note, high school judo always start off with a "blue & white" tournament where those with less than a year of experience are pooled into one category. This "novice" division give those with less than a years experience to compete, gain experience, and experience winning! The high school judo season always starts off with two of these tournaments, the latter having a non-novice division as well, so that the experienced judokas can compete also.<br /><br />I am not a high school judo coach, but I am a sensei here in Hawaii. I think that it is an excellent idea to have such a tournament for those who "start late" in judo. This will boost their confidence and give them a sense of accomplishment that they can build upon.<br /><br />However, we have trained students for less than a year who have become national champions. It is not because they are talented, but because their work ethics "paid off." I often find these students to be the one always asking questions and who are always practicing (even before/after class). They put in the extra effort and it pays off. <br /><br />So my advice to these "older new judokas" is to put in extra time if they can before/after practice... and even when not in the dojo. I often "teach" my students how they can practice at home without a partner (you just have to get creative!) so that they can practice judo anytime. And if all else fails, mental practice (visualizations/affirmations) can be done anytime of the day/night.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to me ramble on and on.<br />And thank you for a wonderful blog!<br /><br />Aloha and Best Wishes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558894229495319030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-91844798832070185862009-04-24T14:22:00.000-07:002009-04-24T14:22:00.000-07:00Aloha from Hawaii!
It is a little different for u...Aloha from Hawaii!<br /><br />It is a little different for us in Hawaii because we have Judo as a high school sport! I think we are the only state that has high school judo.<br /><br />There are pros and cons to this, so I will start with the cons.<br /><br />CONS:<br />The problem is that there is still a mix of experienced "dojo" competitors and "high school" competitors. While "high school" judo has increased enrollment into various dojos, it is often short-lived as they graduate and move on to college.<br /><br />Another problem is that some "experienced" competitors who have potential to become world class judokas fall into the trap of having a false sense of security. I have seen it too many times where a once national champion become "too confident" in being "the best" in high school judo, but when they return, they find that they are "not as good as they thought." And as their priorities change towards their career goals, judo is pushed aside without them even giving themselves a chance.<br /><br />PROS:<br /><br />I started with the "cons" first because I always like to "finish strong!" hehe.<br /><br />Anyways, the brighter side of it is that once in a while, we "recruit" new judokas into the martial art/sport of Judo who finds it becoming their passion. These are far and few between, but the effort is worth it, I think. They might not be the national champion or an olympic hopeful, but the lessons they learn from judo always have a positive impact on their lives.<br /><br />On another note, high school judo always start off with a "blue & white" tournament where those with less than a year of experience are pooled into one category. This "novice" division give those with less than a years experience to compete, gain experience, and experience winning! The high school judo season always starts off with two of these tournaments, the latter having a non-novice division as well, so that the experienced judokas can compete also.<br /><br />I am not a high school judo coach, but I am a sensei here in Hawaii. I think that it is an excellent idea to have such a tournament for those who "start late" in judo. This will boost their confidence and give them a sense of accomplishment that they can build upon.<br /><br />However, we have trained students for less than a year who have become national champions. It is not because they are talented, but because their work ethics "paid off." I often find these students to be the one always asking questions and who are always practicing (even before/after class). They put in the extra effort and it pays off. <br /><br />So my advice to these "older new judokas" is to put in extra time if they can before/after practice... and even when not in the dojo. I often "teach" my students how they can practice at home without a partner (you just have to get creative!) so that they can practice judo anytime. And if all else fails, mental practice (visualizations/affirmations) can be done anytime of the day/night.<br /><br />Thanks for listening to me ramble on and on.<br />And thank you for a wonderful blog!<br /><br />Aloha and Best Wishes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558894229495319030noreply@blogger.com