AMATEUR JU-JITSU ACADEMY
Chesterfield Judo Club
JUDO
Welcome note from Sensei David Bramwell 3rd Dan (Sandan)
Sensei's: David Bramwell 3rd Dan (Sandan) Samuel Griffiths 1st Dan (Shodan) Trainee Coach: Paul Chambers
David Bramwell contact details: 07974555515
We welcome all students ‘Young’ & ‘Not So Young’, whether
you’re a complete beginner, or had Martial Arts experience
in the past, you may even train within another style of the
Arts, we don’t mind, everyone is welcome.
Judo incorporates most styles and techniques, you can be
assured that we will recognise the achievements you have
earnt within other clubs.
We respectfully ask that for a short period you wear a
White/Red striped belt (we can supply) as a sign of respect to
our Academy and so other students know you are not a
beginner.
WHAT IS JUDO?
What is Judo?
Judo is a system of self defence, a physical and mental
discipline, Judo was founded in 1882 in Japan by Professor
Jigoro Kano, who envisioned it as a way of becoming
physically and mentally fit through disciplined training. It is
designed so that it can be practised by all ages, both male and
female, Judo is relatively safe and does not involve any kicking
or striking techniques, it is an excellent activity to increase
physical fitness, self esteem and self defence.
The Way of Judo
As in all Martial Arts starting with Ju, meaning “The Gentle Way”
This means that sometimes victory can be obtained by giving way,
rather than by pitting force against force, an example of this is
sometimes given “that a small flexible tree will bend and survive
in a hurricane, whereas a much stronger, stiffer tree will snap in two”.
In Judo a person who can’t possibly be as strong as his opponent
because of a difference in size can still come out ahead by using
quickness, cunning and superior techniques, to get the opponent
off balance and then immediately taking the advantage and applying
throwing technique. Of course the smaller player must train diligently
in order to be as quick, fast, strong and smart as possible for his or her size.
We also learn in Judo that nobody can be perfect at everything, but
through regular training, students can discover their own weaknesses
and overcome them, realising your limitations and devise ways of being
successful, in spite of these. These kind of lessons can be applied in all
aspects of life including school, work, and within personal relationships.
