TRAINING

• Kids
• Adults
• No Gi Judo

Our instructors:

• Dave Overbury
• Al Perez
• Additional Instructors

The dojo contains one large martial arts style tatami (workout mat) constructed of an extremely durable tatami textured vinyl surface that is resistant to tears, a rebounded multiple foam density core, and an anti-slip bottom for stability.

Much of the training is performed in group settings with all ranks practicing in groups within the same large room. Smaller children and adults typically workout on opposite sides of the room to prevent the possibility of collision.

Practice starts promptly at 7:00 pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. At each practice athletes participate in warm-up activities that usually last approximately half an hour. Judo techniques are then practiced for between 45 and 60 minutes. Between 8:15pm and 8:30pm refereed contesting begins and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Class is typically dismissed before 9:00 p.m. and for the following 30 minutes, free practice is allowed for those who wish to remain.

At each class there are typically two or more black belts in attendance and one or more certified Judo  coaches. Feedback and critique are very important in teaching judo. Students have many opportunities to approach instructors and coaches for advice or opinion while practicing.

Younger and inexperienced students are monitored closely by instructors coaches to prevent injuries and to  ensure that good sportsmanship and fair play is always the rule of the day.

See the links at the right for class schedules, changes and tournaments.