What is Judo?

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Judo is a sport, a discipline, a fitness program, an art, and a means of self-defense.  It was created by Dr. Jigoro Kano in 1882 and has been an Olympic sport since 1964.

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Judo is the compilation of spectacular throwing techniques and ground grappling utilizing specific pins, control holds, and submission techniques. 

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Judo develops self-confidence, concentration, and leadership skills. It emphasizes safety and develops high-level conditioning and fitness training. Judo is also a unique sport that allows almost anybody to participate no matter his or her age, gender, or physical limitations.

Why Judo?

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· Fitness: Judo is more than a gym membership. It’s a creative and fun fitness program that teaches coordination, focus, and discipline through Judo techniques and etiquette.

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· Self Defense: Judo is an excellent way to learn how to protect and defend yourself in a real life situation.

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· Self Development: Judo teaches practitioners to be active and productive members of society. Judo builds character through teaching leadership skills, self-confidence, and mental strength.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Is Judo safe?

When Judo is properly taught and supervised it is a safe and very healthy form of exercise. In fact, studies have shown it to be one of the safest sports .

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2.  How is Judo different than other martial arts like Karate,  Taekwondo or Kungfu?

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Judo focuses on the application of safe, effective techniques using principles of leverage.  Unlike other martial arts, there are no unrealistic flying kicks or punches.

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3. What programs do you offer?

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We offer programs for adults, women , youth and children .

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4. Do I need to have any experience to try it?

No. We welcome all experience levels including those who have never tried it before.

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5. Who can practice Judo?

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Men, women, and children from all age groups can practice Judo. Most people with disabilities or physical limitations can also participate. Judo is even a sport in the Paralympics. For those with special needs such as visual and auditory impairments or physical restrictions, Judo can be a fun sport to play.

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6. Do I need a uniform (judogi)?

Beginners are not required to have a uniform. They can wear loose comfortable clothes with long sleeves and pants. Once they decide to stay with the program they can purchase a judogi (or gi).

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7. Will I get in shape?

Judo works all the muscles in your body. It increases your flexibility, coordination, agility, balance, cardio, and more.

As a science, i teach correct biomechanics, the laws of physics as they apply to the sport, and focus on principles and concepts. As a sport, i teach correct posture and movement, help develop balance, coordination, strength, endurance, and physical and mental toughness. Acquiring these skills provides a foundation that later transfers to any other sport. In addition to the physical attributes, our founder Jigaro Kano created judo to develop the moral character of a person. As a philosophy, i follow Kano’s message by teaching discipline, self-respect, and respect for others. As students attain physical and mental toughness and all the other physical attributes, they increase their confidence. In the end, this is really what judo is all about and why so many people around the world are so enamored with it. You can be 7 years old or eighty. It is practiced in every corner of the globe. It is a science, a sport, a philosophy, a way of life.

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Train With a Champion 

As Champion and individuals I  have spent most of my  lives immersed in judo, i believe judo is a discipline that has the capacity to be everything: a science, a sport, a philosophy.

Discipline

Respect 

Character 

Coach Dumitru D.Coman  has trained more national and international judo champions than any other coach in the state of Nevada .

If you live in the Nevada area, 

this is the judo club for you!

Join us for classes Monday through Thursday

Dumitru D.Coman judo club  is a nationally known judo club located in Nevada .Our focus is on sport judo–big throws, submission techniques, and pins. We regularly compete in local, regional and national tournaments. A number of our members have won national trophies. A few of our members have competed in international tournaments.

Judo is a formidable (and fun) style of self-defense and sport for students from 7  to 80 I welcome newcomers! I got classes for all ages and skill levels. Competition is encouraged, but not required. Nobody is too weak or too out of shape to join. I provide beginners with training in the basics and progress students at a pace comfortable to them. As skill and endurance improve students are phased into advanced drills and live judo grappling. We recognize that different ages and different body types adjust at a different pace and work with each student to maximize their potential and ensure safety.

Benefits

Judo will improve your balance, coordination, strength, physical and mental toughness, self-confidence, and discipline.

I have a unique way of teaching judo. Here at Dumitru D. Coman judo club ,  i focus on the fundamentals of judo before progressing to the technical elements (attacking techniques). The fundamental elements for are grips, movement, and posture. I believe in training people  to be champions, in teaching them correct body bio-mechanics, clean technique and understanding the laws of physics as they apply to judo. I also stress moral and character development. Classes are a mixture of technique, free practice, physical fitness and combative games.