What We Do

Judo techniques

Tachiwaza:(STANDING) throws and take-downs.

Newaza:(GROUND WORK) immobilisation, pinning, joint locks, chokes and strangles

Each training session consists of both tachiwaza and newaza. Equal amount of time is allocated for each. Transition from tachiwaza into newaza is emphasised as well.     

Judo uses three types of training method: formal exercises (kata), freestyle fighting (randori), and matches (shiai). In the formal exercises we determine various instances in which defense or attack might be necessary, establish rules for controlling body motion in accordance with correct judo theory, and practice using these set movement rules. We will omit discussions of both the formal exercises and the techniques used.

Judo Training Ladder
All judokas are taken through a training regime to develop their judo skills. At the beginning  judokas will learn a host of different training styles as itemised below.

Uchikomi: Repetition of the technique with a partner
Yakusoku Geiko: Throw for Throw Randori (Light Randori)
Kakari Geiko: Light Randori where one person Attacks
Nagekomi: Many repetitions of the complete Throw
RenrakuWaza: Link Throw together
Randori: Practice all the developed techniques in open free Practice
Shiai: Set up Matches at Club, State and then National Level

This training style ensures an extremely effective development of the skills required for competition judo and combative nature.

Principles and Goals of Judo

Judo, which is translated as the "gentle way", teaches the principle of flexibility in the application of technique. This is the flexible or efficient use of balance, leverage, and movement in the performance of Judo throws and other skills. Skill, technique and timing, rather than the use of brute strength, are the essential ingredients for success in Judo. For example, in Judo classes you may learn how to give way, rather than use force, to overcome a stronger opponent.

The principles of Judo, such as "Maximum Efficiency" and "Mutual Welfare and Benefit", can also be used in our dealings with others in life. The ultimate goal in Judo is to develop oneself to the maximum extent possible, always striving for perfection, so that you can contribute something of value to the world.