[Alabaster]

I am interested in some private judo lessons to improve some areas I am weak at (since I find that it is impossible to get enough personalized attention at class to actually work the elements I want to work on), but I have heard of no clubs that actually offer same (or list it on their site), and it feels a bit uncomfortable asking. Judo has its roots as the 'poor mans' sport' and many clubs keep membership low, which I respect (and enjoy!) but I would like to know if any instructors are offering/interested in offering private lessons, especially in the Pacific North West area. (I did notice a few eastcoast places offering private lessons. Something about 3000 miles flight to class made me pass, however).

My Background: I'm an adult, active competitor, brown/Ikkyu at the 90k (maybe one day 81k) weight-class.

Any advice would be welcome!

[Cheeseburger]

Alabaster, on Jan 26 2010, 10:38 PM, said:

I am interested in some private judo lessons to improve some areas I am weak at (since I find that it is impossible to get enough personalized attention at class to actually work the elements I want to work on), but I have heard of no clubs that actually offer same (or list it on their site), and it feels a bit uncomfortable asking. Judo has its roots as the 'poor mans' sport' and many clubs keep membership low, which I respect (and enjoy!) but I would like to know if any instructors are offering/interested in offering private lessons, especially in the Pacific North West area. (I did notice a few eastcoast places offering private lessons. Something about 3000 miles flight to class made me pass, however).

My Background: I'm an adult, active competitor, brown/Ikkyu at the 90k (maybe one day 81k) weight-class.

Any advice would be welcome!

Isn't Lafon in that area? Call him up! I sure he can always use the extra cash for rent. Nonprofit organizations are well... not profitable

I know Aaron Field's Dojo is definitely in that area and from the looks of his videos on Youtube, an excellent teacher.

This post has been edited by Cheeseburger: 27 January 2010 - 01:30 AM

[JudoSensei]

Cheeseburger, on Jan 26 2010, 06:29 PM, said:

Isn't Lafon in that area? Call him up! I sure he can always use the extra cash for rent. Nonprofit organizations are well... not profitable

No, he is in San Diego (the other end of the Pacific coast).

[billc]

"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."

[kikite]

Where in the "Pacific North West"? That covers a rather lot of territory.

[Aaron Fields]

I don't privates so to speak, nor do I focus on sport judo. (Some of my guys who do compete do well, but always playing to any ruleset inhibit the grappler in my experience.) As long as your knickers don't get twisted over silly stuff we are game.

You are more than welcome to contact me directly and stop by. We do a lot of off time practices, which are smaller and guys can really work their focus. In addition, I practice with everyone that comes into the club.

Aaron Fields