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Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
My son wants to be a "power ranger" so I have been kicking around signing him up for Judo. I think that there are a lot of positives that come from being involved with a Martial Art (the focus and discipline that it teaches, the built in rewards system with the belts, so on and so forth,) but I want it to add to his wrestling progress, not detract from it. He of course thinks that the gi alone is cool and is excited, but I am just not sure as of yet.
Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
I started in Judo when I was in 1st and 2nd grade in Deleware. Then, when we moved to Ohio I started wrestling. At the begining levels, from what I remember, there were a lot of similarities. Obviously, you can't grab and use clothing in wrestling, but many of the takedowns and positions and particularly the hand-fighting I found translated well. Also, at that young age, just understanding and getting used to how your body moves and reacts grappling with another will only help a transition to wrestling.
Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
Of all the things I look back on and wish I'd have done when I was younger it is judo. Just simply by being able to learn the balance and weight distribution at that young of an age will be tremendous for wrestling skills.
Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
One of my good friends was huge in Judo and he was a state placer in wrestling as well. Steve Wolery is his name along with those things he was also on the Ohio State wrestling team for a couple years and was the starter one of those years as well. In 2000 he was an illegal move away from going to the Olympics for Judo. The kid was a monster in both sports, the throws he used in wrestling were mostly Judo moves.
Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
I am currently the VP for the Ohio State Judo Club and my experience with Judo has been an extremely positive one. I can't say my wrestling experience is as expansive but I am sure that Judo can brings the same physical and mental benefits that wrestling contributes on young men's lives. And as you stated because Judo emphasises throws and pins, and many of the techniques can be adapted for use in wrestling. NCAA All-Americans Yoshi Nakamura and Steve Mocco had a background in Judo and used it successfully in their college days. Steve Wolery was and still is a beast when it comes to Judo, he drops in from time to time and I'm just lucky my MCL is still out of commission because I don't want to be on the end of any of his throws.
Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
Thank you all for posting here. I am still open to more advice for those that would like to give it.
Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
I checked out the United States Judo Association and found two other clubs in the Greater Columbus area. The closest to you would be the Columbus Judo Club under Nicholas Wolak. He actually used to train with the OSU Judo Club back in the day, but that was before my time. However, I'm not sure how well established he is as a club so your guess is as good as mine if he's set up for youth. If you want his e-mail to contact him he's listed on the USJA site at www.usja-judo.com Just look under club info and you'll find the search feature. The other option if you're willing to drive farther is the Saiso Buckeyes under Robert Turnquest out of Dublin, and I believe his academy is definately active unless something drastic has happened within the last year.
Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
Hey Scott! If I'm not mistaken, there is one up at OSU that trains kids. I was thinking about taking up Judo a couple days a week in the off-season and that's the best one I've seen in the area. Of course, given my size, I might just take up Sumo instead.
Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
Hey Chris, good to see you on the forum. I think that I could join you in the sumo. I will check again at tOSU.
Discussion Topic: Judo and Wrestling
It's been a while since I have talked to Saul. I e-mail him a couple of times a year and we talk on the phone every once in a while. I talk to Isaac a little more often. My ex lives only a couple of miles away from him, so I usually hang out over at his place between sporting events on weekends I have them. He's doing a lot better these days.
Quote from Scott Shaw's post:
"Hey Chris, good to see you on the forum. I think that I could join you in the sumo. I will check again at tOSU.
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