Judoka

This short documentary tells the story of Doug Rogers, a young Canadian athlete who developed a talent for judo that led him into competition for the world championship at the Tokyo Olympics and subsequent competition at the Pan-American Games. The film shows the intensive judo training Rogers took at a Tokyo college, as well as glimpses of his life in Japan.
Directed by Josef Reeve - 1965 | 18 min
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[@danilocoutodesouza997]

I'm not a Judô practicioner but this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever watched

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[@bigchief70]

I'm blown away by the crisp quality of the film.

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[@lprisk2013]

Right!? Who restored this footage? That’s what I want to know.

[@raggledaggle721]

That ending made me cry. I was thinking of quiting Judo, but not anymore.

[@bluetiger5064]

OSS!!

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[@npkrry]

I still have my fathers illustrated kodokan judo book from 1961. Big respect for judo.

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[@xxPanteraxxx]

Sad to hear of his passing. RIP Doug Rogers.

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[@Mac3622]

RIP Doug Rogers, passed away today at the age of 79

[@robwalsh9843]

RIP Doug!

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[@BobSaint]

I love he barely fits in the biggest uniform they could find for him on the set :D This is great documentary. PS: He looks here like young, buffier Val Kilmer.

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[@eruston]

The Japanese must have loved this guy. I remember training judo, if you were a big guy, coach always made smaller players go against you. Coach figured if a small judoka could execute a move on a bigger opponent, then similar sized opponents will be easy!

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[@davidduvall4846]

I practiced Judo for 4 years I earned a brown belt and my instructor was from the Kodokan in Japan!It was a tough sport and I still have lumps on my fingers that formed scar tissue from grabbing lapels ! My instructor Takashi spoke very highly about the great Kimura and told me stories about him,Takashi was a great instructor he was a man of few words and was a funny guy ,he made me laugh often!The day I quit Judo was a very sad day for me but my body suffered many injuries and it was time to start fishing!But I learned many good life lessons during my 4 years in Judo!Thank you Takashi and KImura for motivating me and making me a stronger Judoka and a good person!

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[@kadenwolfe1107]

🗿

[@zartic4life]

In 4 years? Wow you we're a fast learner. Did you ever try anything to avoid injuries like wrapping or compression sleaves? It's always the same injuries in Judo there has to be a way to avoid the bad ones. I'm in my mid 30's and I have to go back I'm just worried because I'm old now but I love this art so much I'll regret it for the rest of my life if I don't try again one last time.

[@davidduvall4846]

@zartic4life mainly shoulder injuries and neck injuries ,you know getting thrown getting your arms yanked on and hitting the mat alot, good luck with your judo journey just take care of yourself we only get one body.

[@Judokamartial]

​@@davidduvall4846I had to leave judo after about 14 months of joining as My Shoulder Suffered Major injury. My AC joint at Shoulder Got separated completely, It means My AC ligament and Coraco-clavicular ligaments were torn completely , Thanks to a reckless Partner. He Jumped on to my shoulder after the throw without any reason to do so ,in 1 -1 alternate partner throw Practice. I had to Undergo Surgery. 1 Ligament is Reconstructed and Another is Replaced With an Artificial Tape and A Metallic Endobutton. Injury costed me money ,time and My Normal Life. But I still Love Judo. But I fear..and Still feel pain in that region sometimes. Shoulder has Gone weak, which used to be very strong. Do u have any experience about such condition. Any Suggestion on your part? Is There any safe way to still practice and Learn judo?

[@fiftyfadesofgrey]

His narration of his life in judo 🥋 is chill to listen to.

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[@zartic4life]

That was some beautiful Judo training in the Budokan arena. That moment when you need to tie your belt you thank fate for giving you a moment of rest brings back some fond memories.

[@AlastorDarkAngel]

I started judo a month ago. I'm a little banged up from bad falls but thoroughly enjoying myself

[@0u73rh34v3n]

How are you getting on now?

[@raggledaggle721]

@@0u73rh34v3n Id also like to know.

[@sankari6114]

When I started judo the first few weeks were almost only training ukemi. The breakfall is very important

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[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

Prolly a Brown belt now?

[@AnGhaeilge]

RIP Doug Rogers and Kimura.

[@spyrospyliolekkai4587]

Kimuraaaaaaa...What a legent!

[@pablo.bonavena]

I ♥ Judo

[@tommybrewer9911]

I love this!!! Judo is life🥋Rogers was a lucky man to experience Judo in it's home land and to train under one of the greatest in Kimura.

[@shawncweed]

I love this video...ahhhh...to be young and good at something!

[@drutgat2]

That was great. Many, many thanks for posting it.

[@Thinkingman69]

Fantastic short film.

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[@marcanthony5744]

Thank you for upload amazing

[@neutralcitizen1019]

Now many nations are strongly competing with the japanese.. central asia, europe, russia, georgia azerbaijan and many others... it is very pleasant to see how this wonderful art is spreading

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[@kazuchi2798]

Very inspiring doc. Amazing quality on top of that.

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[@corinto1977]

Didn't realize it was filmed a long time ago until I saw the cars. Great video.

[@chrisgillon2561]

He was on a vision quest. Thank you for sharing this.

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[@HMALDANA]

What an inspiring documentary! Thanks for sharing!

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[@SampaJasli]

wow gorgeously filmed and narrated

[@bluetiger5064]

How is this not seen by millions 😍🤩

[@m5a1stuart83]

Change the tittle into BJJ you will get millions

[@JKT6]

This is beautiful

[@slicedtopieces]

Beautiful and one of a kind film.

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[@MrCeo1978buddy]

This film got me and my son fired up judo is awesome

[@trucma305]

This short true movie is totally awesome !

[@bluetiger5064]

This is the BEST video of inspiration, I find my self watching this every day, and it helps my drive for my goal go even further

[@bluetiger5064]

It's been a year and I still come back to this video. It gives me inspiration. My judo has been a lot better. I recommend for everyone to follow kodokan old school judo, to understand the philosophy behind this wonderful art.

[@bluetiger5064]

It's 6 months since my previous comment, this is just more for me in the long run. My love for Judo has outweighed my love for BJJ (and that's because I started doing BJJ first). I would really like to travel to Japan and truly learn judo, I don't care if I live in a crappy apartment or don't have enough money to eat good, all I want is to experience Judo at it's truest form.

[@paologhelardini1292]

Wonderful! My mind, my way, my love!

[@sk5114]

best of the old films

[@The-vangaurd]

Judo was my first. Ive moved on since then. This is awesome. Thanks for the upload. This video gives a lot of food for thought.

[@The-vangaurd]

@Purasuchikku_Aidoru I could talk it up, but your response, I think speaks volumes. It does stick, and keeps teaching you, if your still training or not. That was a great response, thanks for that!

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[@timotiustimotius8815]

I love Judo,The Gentle Way,Thanks Jigoro

[@mr.j3371]

The ending was beautiful

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[@42kellys]

It was very interesting. Thank you. He sings beautifully in Japanese.

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[@castleberg6737]

Doug Rogers is from Truro, Nova Scotia.

[@mrjonnybravo21]

He is very grateful...🙌🙏🙌 #cantgowrongwiththat

[@Sampleen]

Hermoso 🥋

[@onechampion4128]

Beautiful

[@cavaleirokadosh5012]

I Love Judô!!!!

[@tairapeace]

Osu! Arigatou gozaimasu 🙏 great stuff

[@robwalsh9843]

This is some serious training.

[@antetutic3600]

danke sehr schönes wideo...

[@MoiMoi-br6ko]

Best sport on the Word for me

[@virendra5561]

Amazing documentary so much inspiration and motivation. Who is the director?

[@frankcastellanos]

that is the same kimura that defeted the gracie

[@emt5330]

And had an armlock named after him.

[@AlexanderPews]

Legend

[@TheSpaceMost]

Great!

[@dianacruz6259]

TheSpaceMost p3iicu$as j@09neza en..pan9l

[@TheSpaceMost]

uh huh, uh huh, yeah I savvy. I will pass the message along to Phil Mayaz.

[@Gwydion.]

I love this short. Must have watched a dozen times. Anyone knows the name of the song at the end?

[@markociricilic]

gwydji it's called Yawara by Hibari Misora or something like that

[@Gwydion.]

Thank you so much !

[@markociricilic]

gwydji no problem :)

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[@ajsi2073]

I started judo about 15 days ago... I'm not giving up until i become at least black belt. I'm determined to do the right thing. Well cya for 2 years when people will ask me if i kept doing judo ill try to tell you if I don't forget 😂

[@aleksandarvasic134]

How is it going brother? Keep going oss

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

OSS!

[@engara777]

that's good!

[@dasfsadg]

RIP Doug

[@thebeertracker.jaybeertrac9846]

That was awesome osu

[@m5a1stuart83]

Train under Sensei Kimura... That guy already stronger than BJJ Blackbelt at that time and even now.

[@miguellopesdasilva3302]

Hoje já não. Se tem atletas para treinar como verdadeiros samurais eles não aquentar treino. Só querem sombra e água ficam mas sentado do que treinando no dojo. Eu sou das antigas do judo e do ju jutsu. Venho de uma linhagem de lutador. Muitas e muitas vezes meu mestre me, apagava nos treinos. Por que eu queria mais é mais. Hoje continuo com os meus treinos no meu lar. Por que não encontro a tretas a altura para treinar. Já na terceira idade treinando como nunca. É vou leva para toda os meus dias esse espírito de querreiro. Samurai Os verdadeiros campeões não pressisa lutar por que já são vencedores. Procurando manter o equilíbrio a moral e a ética da arte suave judo. Jujutsu mas de cinco décadas de treinos. Nas artes marciais.

[@TimothyGrabarczyk]

How do you self train judo?

[@hernannunez3171]

Kimura un capo

[@naufalpalembang]

Is that kaminaga?

[@hoituthien]

A di đà phật... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙇🙇🙇🙇

[@danniragu7194]

Os

[@viorelbanica4005]

Romanian Judoka :)

[@horiabrehuescu4348]

GigaDeRam Kendama He is Romanian? Do you know his name?

[@bono894]

They probably gave this guy hell especially back then. It's likely that the Japanese didn't like non-Japanese training in their art.

[@benaldridge6341]

That's a whole lot of presumption

[@krukpolny8505]

Hiromi Tomita Judo. You Tube.