What a Judo practice looks like

This is What a judo practice looks like at Kokushi Budo.
We start with line up. Try to emphasize clearing your mind and leaving your day behind. This is where you should put yourself in the learner's mindset. We start our warm up. Lots of dynamic stretching and functional movements. We want to prepare our bodies for the training ahead. We do breakfalls. Back, Side, Rolls. I try to limit instruction time to 5 minutes. I want you to drill and do the techniques. Not be able to write a dissertation about them. I try to give individual feedback as I walk around the dojo. We do some free uchikomi or "fit ins" where you can train anything you want. It's important to have some freedom to train what Inspires you. Same idea with combinations. I do 10 combinations, you do 10 combinations. Please during that time, mix in some feints, misdirections and positional things. We go into moving uchikomi. Then Nagekomi which is doing throws on a crash mat. Important because it helps you accelerate through the movement. Newaza (groundwork) instruction. Drill. We do some conditioning. Mostly burpees. Then we are ready for live sparring (randori). Conditioning, then line up with Dojo creed at the end.
Vc: Will Ortiz
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[@merrittcady5800]

What a great KZbin channel looks like

[@Shigashi84]

Thanks man.

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

Exactly lol

[@MrCeo1978buddy]

I love judo been at it little over a year great stress reliever plus a total body workout

[@Shigashi84]

It really is an amazing sport.

[@delmarsimpson25]

How much ground technique do you spend a week training?

[@MrCeo1978buddy]

@@delmarsimpson25 it's half ground than the rest is stand up but I also train BJJ now

[@jasonbrown8872]

I've been interested in Judo for a while but your videos have made me decide to start taking classes. Thank you for the inspiring videos

[@sotoslfcclips7519]

hey mate, I've also been inspired but I'm quite shy to be a newbie there. Btw I'm a huge extrovert and very jacked. Thanks

[@Juzam777]

Never done judo (even if I live in a country (France) where it's one of the national sports) but I practice BJJ. And what I see in this video is not far from how we practice in the BJJ gym (I'm not talking about the techniques which obviously are close, because BJJ comes from judo after all, but the warmup, the drills, the applauses and handshakes (in my gym it's a mix of handshakes and hugs) at the end, etc. )

[@Shigashi84]

Yes Judo and BJJ are related! Hello from NYC

[@m5a1stuart83]

I am using sealtape to protect my finger. The training was harsh and brutal. From 30 people joining only 6 remain in the first 3 month. The instructor was an army trainer. The old good times.

[@Shigashi84]

Oof. Yeah that judo can be brutal. You were a survivor!

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

Damn. That much people left?

[@jaymiddleton1782]

I used to go to a BJJ gym that was really small and intimate like this. Unfortunately, it was *too small* and had to close. Almost makes me well up to think about, last time I went passed the place it was a carpet shop.

[@Shigashi84]

Oh man, that hits me in the feels. Its tough when you dedicate yourself to a martial art, love it, so you open up a school, and then realize oh shit, i've never run a business before.

[@anotherpilgrim8313]

Some of the throws were perfectly synched with the music; gave me goosebumps. Awesome video.

[@bojin9469]

Truly amazing!

[@jrmbayne]

I love your dojo, Sensei! Such good aesthetic and energy💓💓

[@Shigashi84]

Come on by when you are in town.

[@cyrilkubat4332]

Looks so peaceful, just like our dojo, where mostly only four of us (plus our sensei, of course) train.

[@starlindominguezabad6363]

l really like this channel it is so helpful, l have been learned a lot, thanks Sensei for teaching us...

[@JMHCLash]

EXCELLENT. I'm from Oishi, and have visited you once. I miss it soooo much. Love this video, Congrats on capturing the moment.

[@vindicatedafi]

Awesome coach if I’m ever in your area I will have to train with you guys

[@kwakuosei-bonsu6478]

Beautiful set up....if Im ever in the area I will stop by and train.

[@Shigashi84]

Awesome.

[@boudraamohamedelamine7009]

love judo great training oss

[@guip4965]

Best judo content on youtube! And I wish i trained there! Can you upload some judo ne waza?

[@Shigashi84]

Yep. Did you watch the Newaza transition video?

[@guip4965]

@@Shigashi84 i saw it after this comment. Thanks

[@phx4closureman]

*Looks like FUN!!!!!*

[@Shigashi84]

So much fun.

[@georgemorley1029]

Just watching this makes me excited for practice tomorrow night! I am going to throw and be thrown. And the most judo thing I saw last week was my daughter, down to the last two of thirty on the warm down kid’s game, she was the first to clap the boy who won. Mutual benefit.

[@NickyAztec]

Awesome

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Good stuff! I want to try judo sometime

[@The_ASMR_Listener]

Havent dont judo since middle school and watching this brings back memories. The only reason i stopped was because i locked my arms during a throw like a rookie

[@mortexdreammusictv5020]

Hajime 🙌

[@rodionmoskalev2455]

Вы крутые! Хотел бы с вами заниматься;)

[@PATEL.072]

💖💖

[@jubilee6596]

I had to stop doing judo a few years ago bc I had to move and I really miss it

[@jaymiddleton1782]

What a judo practice looks like *fun*

[@Shigashi84]

I hope you can find another dojo that works for you :-)

[@rubberduky1829]

Great vid..... Here's my question... I live in Dallas Tx now, but will be moving back to Houston this summer 2020. I want to start Judo when I get back, what can I do strength and conditioning wise to be ready for it ?? .... I'm 47 now, semi active ( no desk job ) BUT.... my lower back and knees aren't what they used to be. So what are some exercises that will help with joint, balance, ect... that would be ideal. Right now with the Covid-19 crap going on there are NO gyms open anywhere. But I do have resistance bands of various levels and a 25 lb kettle bell. Any advice is great. thanks

[@Howsoonisnow2009]

You beat me to this. I was going to ask you to make this video

[@BuggyChokeTheWorld]

I wanna start judo to improve my bjj and wrestling I was wondering if it’s worth the time, effort, and money. I love the art and think it’s super interesting.

[@sifter14]

Holy shit, how are you practicing in such a narrow dojo, so much love for the sport.

[@Shigashi84]

haha, Manhattan problems man.

[@Dynamiteparm]

Shintaro Higashi good thing you aren’t at my dojo then it’s even smaller than this one but it’s still good

[@Shigashi84]

@@Dynamiteparm ;-)

[@BushMackel]

So primarily a Tang Soo Do guy here whose particular school adds some Judo, Jitsu and Aikido - Qs: In your description is ALL of that typically put into one class? How long is a typical class? And for randori, is that just on the feet or start on the feet and then go into newaza? If so, (or maybe doesn't matter if so) when do the two people break and reset? (i.e., when we spar standup and a point is scored, we typically acknowledge and pseudo reset ourselves and continue sparring). If newaza is a part of randori and say a submission takes place, do you stand back up? Thx for the content!

[@shannons1886]

Kenny Mac at Kokushi Budo (Shintaro’s school in NYC) randori takes place at the end of class with 10-15 minutes of standing. Resetting or rotating people out after ippon, and a separate 5-10 minutes of ne waza (ground) work session, resetting after submission.

[@Shigashi84]

Yes this was filmed during one class. Some of the B roll was from a different time. Would love to do standing to ground, but we can only do it when there is not too many people on the mat. Because having some people doing newaza while others are doing standing is quite dangerous. Thanks for the input Shannon!

[@fengxuezhou]

Hi, just wondering approximately how many Nagekomi per person per class? In my dojo, I sometimes get no Nagekomi when there are not many practitioner comming.

[@mklaassens]

Very nice. Maybe you can walk us through the forward roll once. Thank you from the Netherlands

[@Shigashi84]

Will do

[@taka_jaka]

I had to select judo classes as an activity in my scnool, but since I've never done it I feel so insecure and anxious. It is a beginner class, but I dislike being barefeet and I'd feel so helpless during 1vs1 despite being strong and knowing techniques. It's more a society thing.

[@acquiesce100]

I have done martial arts for over 25 years including Aikido, BJJ and PFS under Paul Vunak. I used to be obsessed it but I don't know what happened I just got fed up of the close contact with people who didn't keep themselves clean or their gi's clean and smelt, had poor hygiene or bad breath. I simply had enough it and haven't done any in 6 years. Don't get me wrong am not saying everyone was like it but the few just spoilt it for me. I haven't missed it at all. Recently though am thinking I'd love to try Judo. Always wanted to and wish I did it before I did Aikido, however I was a huge Seagal fan in the early 90's. I have not missed the close contact and am thinking if I do start, i will just have private classes with someone I feel comfortable with and who keeps themselves immaculate. Just can't put up with the poor hygiene and tatty gi's any longer. It depressed me.

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Sick editing and music. What track is that?

[@WillmaticNYC]

"I've Just Had an Apostrophe" by Spazz Cardigan

[@Shigashi84]

yeaa William!

[@sotoleeis]

Excellent video sensei. Whay city is your dojo located?

[@shannons1886]

Israel musik New York City. Upper West Side.

[@kage85_]

Seriously thinking of starting judo, but being 37 - 225lb and having done only striking arts - I'm really wondering if it would be a good idea, injury wise that is....

[@chrisoz95]

It's a great idea I honestly belive injuires will happen more frequently in striking or even bjj I'm planning on joining this week turned 27 great sport

[@normandy1140]

I hope by the time everybody gets a vaccine, we still remember how to do martial arts. I've spoken to judo and kickboxers, etc, they are all having the same issues; unable to train safely without spreading COVID.

[@LatticeTV2226]

This is exactly what they look like.

[@spaceboundcris]

Woah nyc , I’m going to kokushibudo.com right now and sign up for my trial!!

[@Shigashi84]

hahaha.

[@izramirez7756]

I want to do Judo but I’m in my 40s and scared of injuries . Thoughts ?

[@Shigashi84]

Have to find the right dojo for you. Make sure your teacher isn't all about competition. That he will care for your well being and your growth so he can protect you as you excel. And most importantly, go at your own pace. Speak up when you feel like youre in danger. There are great dojos that can provide this kind of environment for you.

[@BrookeLester]

I started hapkido at about 45, in a dojang of the kind described in the reply you received here. I'm 53 now, not totally injury free but healthy and in a wonderful community. It is possible! And totally worth it!

[@cheeseplease2832]

My mother joined karate kyokushin at the age of 42 and judo at the age of 45 and she also goes to tournaments and she also wins sometimes. She verses usually girls that are younger like in the 20's but of the same class weight. She still practices both till now and I'm also with her in both (I joined way before her in both martial arts and was the one that encouraged her to join both. Even my brothers practice kyokushin karate and ane encouraged her). My friend, it's never late. As for the injuries, all age groups will get injured from time to time but your body will get used to it. You have to do warm ups properly, train your body, eat healthy and you'll be fine. Also, find the right dojo for you and coach.

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

I want to train with you!

[@Shigashi84]

Definitely. Come on by!

[@leonardocota4703]

sensei, what's your tokui-waza ?

[@shannons1886]

Leonardo Cota first hand experience, it is uchi mata! 😬

[@Shigashi84]

haha, I like uchimata! But I am so inflexible these days. Now it's more like Gripping and defense. Lol

[@n3ddn3dd24]

1:37 the blonde lady kinda looks like Paula Pareto

[@denniswm81]

Looks painful lol

[@Shigashi84]

Just a little bit. But the good kind. haha

[@judorican973]

Judo isn't kind to the body ppl