Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:29:53 +0000 contact@judoforum.com (JudoForum.com) IP.Blog 60 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1533-british-judo-nmoving-forward/

The rhetoric that is going on around British Judo, when I listen to all the aftermath of the Olympic Games success I wonder what part of the judo I missed out on.

Without a doubt Britain as a nation got it right, probably the best games ever, organisation down to the last detail perfect, results as a nation the...]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:13:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1533-british-judo-nmoving-forward/ http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1531-scottish-judo-corporate-take-over/

Is this Scottish Judo or not, can it change for the better, some statistics that I find interesting, it seems that judo in Scotland has already been carved up by the few.

Dreams to reality must begin with winning thoughts, making the dream reality can only happen if you are prepared and committed to the hard...]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:08:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1531-scottish-judo-corporate-take-over/ http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1528-scottish-judo-corporate-takeover/

Culprits and villains, now that is certainly words from an Agatha Christie novel, don't think really applies to quite where we are at right now.

I am not against entrepreneurs setting up business to make money from judo, what I am in opposition to is these entrepreneurs holding official status within the Governing body of Scottish...]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:54:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1528-scottish-judo-corporate-takeover/ http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1525-scottish-judo-corporate-takeover/ It's more than thirty years since Scottish Judo Federation first had discussions expressing there ideas, plans for the implementation of a judo centre of excellence in Scotland, huge dreams at the time, however an insight to what direction they wished to pursue.

I can still remember even now the many...]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:14:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1525-scottish-judo-corporate-takeover/ http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1502-fear-of-winning-afraid-of-defeat/
Posted Today, 11:57 AM


Judo knowledge is universal, style may vary slightly amongst nations, however the real problem facing GB judo becomes apparent during the contest, so noticeable, is the mentality of the application and play in which separates the winner and looser.

Noticeably there appears to be clear...]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:01:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1502-fear-of-winning-afraid-of-defeat/ http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1498-kihon-fundamentals/ Fundamentals.


It is evidently clear that GB judoka within performance level, at many time in the contest situation. sadly lack basic fundamental knowledge during application and execution of skill,

This is no fault to them, rather the problem being the blame of the coaching and the coaches, you could probably say the fault lies at the...]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:38:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1498-kihon-fundamentals/ http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1495-fundamentals-learn-the-judo-first-train-to-win-after/

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though chequered by failure, these are words from a dear judo friend to give me strength and possibly comfort.

Raising my head above the parapet once again, questions I am asking myself, are we truly getting the maximum...]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:20:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1495-fundamentals-learn-the-judo-first-train-to-win-after/ http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1484-year-2012-serious-time-ahead-for-gb-judo-olympic-games/

It's embarrassing and completely demoralising as a Nation hosting an Olympic Games in six month time, to suffer such defeats at three International venues over the one weekend.

What we need is better training and improvement at home, both with player development and coach delivery,...]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:43:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1484-year-2012-serious-time-ahead-for-gb-judo-olympic-games/ http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1483-room-for-unconventional-thought/
Traditional judo is the backbone of the sport, however the contest judoka has to move from the safe perimeter of tradition, encompass unconventional methods to be successful within elite level of competition.

To succeed at elite level, you will need many skills, intelligence of thought, planning and preparation...]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:24:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1483-room-for-unconventional-thought/ http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1479-special-ingredient/

It takes more than just talent alone, qualities we should be looking for in our youngsters is the special ingredient, as in any sport will motivate the judoka or athlete to the winning podium. If the judoka ever hopes of being the elite champion he or she will need this special quality.

As a Nation we must try to improve...]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:13:00 +0000 http://JudoForum.com/index.php?/blog/364/entry-1479-special-ingredient/