judo hygiene

Basic Judo Hygiene

Judo hygiene is super important! A dirty training partner or a dirty dojo can lead to bad outcomes, everything from an unpleasant smell making training unpleasant, up to serious infections that require medication. On the flip side, a clean and healthy dojo encourages training and makes judo sessions something to look forward to. So always

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ashi waza

All About Ashi Waza

Ashi Waza in the world of judo translates as foot or leg techniques, where the action of the leg is primary in completing the throw. This includes all foot sweeps and trips, as well as reaping or hooking the leg of your opponent. Last night in class here at Waco Judo we worked on a

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judo kids

Judo For Kids

Judo is often described as “the gentle way,” but anyone who has watched a group of children tumble across the mats in a dojo knows there is far more to it than that. Beneath the throws, rolls, and bursts of laughter is a discipline that nurtures confidence, emotional resilience, respect, and physical literacy in a

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