How to use Shadow Judo to improve Technique

Shadow Judo (Tandoku-Renshu) is used throughout Japan as a regular part of most judo training sessions. No surprise, really. Shadow Training, or Visualisation is a well know technique that has been used by sports psychologists for decades. It is highly effective. And perfect for improving your judo technique.

For nine exercises for solo judo training see this post.

Randori, by World Champion Nik Fairbrother

What’s the the one question to ask when you are teaching or doing randori?

There’s a lot to process during any randori. It’s imperative to have the right attitude, a proper understanding and clear objectives. I’ve found if you don’t have these in place from outset then a meaningful randori is going to be hard to achieve. By having this winning mind-set clear in your mind before you start then you are more likely to finish each randori having learnt more and ultimately become a better judoka.

Kesa-Gatame Judo Drill

Kesa-Gatame Judo Drill. In this post we look at Kesa-Gatame and Kuzure Kesa-Gatame and how to teach movement from one judo hold to another.

To really up your groundwork judo game and learn how to do six different turnovers see this post.

If you are just starting check out judo basics and coaches might like this post on how to make judo lesson more fun and memorable.

Groundwork Judo Books

We also sell two judo books that teach newaza:

10 Holds Downs & 10 Groundwork Challenges

20 Judo Turnovers Learn Groundwork

Judo Inside is an online data base. Here is some information about how you can use it to search for judo’s greatest world champions.

A guest post written by Hans Van Essen, the mastermind behind JudoInside.com

Kids Judo Gi

The Koka Kids Children’s Judo Suit is made by the Internationally famous judo company Fighting Films.

This is a kids judo gi, that is both quality and affordable. This children’s judo suit is strong enough to last and light to wear.

On one of the shoulders of the Koka Kids kids judo gi is a woven patch featuring the judo monkey, Uchi Banani. On the other is the distinctive Fighting Films logo worn by some of judo’s greatest superstars.

The Koka Kids Judo Gi is a great buy for all children, especially beginners and intermediate level judoka.

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Questions about judo suits?

Read on to get our short Q&A Guide for parents on how to choose a judo suit for your child, what to look out for, and a look at options from other brands on the market.