What is Judo?
Known and practiced world-wide, judo is the sport that uses throws, grappling pins, chokes, and armlocks to overcome opponents. Read more here.
For those with no Judo experience
Obukan provides instruction in Judo for adults and children. Beginners classes run for approximately four weeks. In the beginning class you will learn how to fall safely (ukemi) and the basic principles, history and etiquette of Judo. After successfully completing the beginner class you will join the regular classes. To find out a little more about Judo go to this link: Kodokan
What is a typical Judo practice like?
Practice begins with warm-up exercises and progresses to falling practice and groundwork drills. Then there is an instruction period and time to practice what was taught. The last part of practice is randori, or free practice, where students have a chance to try out what they have learned in a relatively unstructured situation.
Beginner Practice:
Here is where it all starts. Starting with falling, throwing and pinning, along with etiquette, basic judo knowledge and strength and flexibility building. Beginners start warm ups with the entire group before sectioning for more focused exercises. Building skills for keeping safe on the mat and confident when it’s time to join the larger group. Beginner practices occur during their junior or senior core practice times on Tuesday and Thursday. For juniors, starting age is 6 years old.
Judo for Women Practice:
Currently on pause – A one hour, for women only, weekly additional practice to strengthen the judo you’ve been working hard to build from the other weekly Core practices. All levels, beginner to advanced welcome.
Saturday Competition Practice:
For those who want to challenge and train themselves more aggressively. For all competitors this is a vital addition to Tuesday and Thursday Core practices to prepare for upcoming tournaments.
Saturday Kata Class:
An amazing opportunity to explore Kodokan Judo kata. Sharpen your judo. We work on one set at a time over a couple months. Nage no kata, Ju no Kata, Kodokan Goshinjitsu, Kime no Kata, Katame no Kata and Itsutsu no Kata. Beginners to advanced welcome
Below is the 5 step process to becoming a member of Obukan Judo and bowing into the mat for your first practice.
Step 01 Observe a practice
All students new to Judo are required to watch at least one practice before starting the beginner class.
Parents should accompany children on these visits.
This will help you to understand what goes on at Judo practice so you will be more sure if you want to begin studying Judo.
After observing a practice you have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Please choose from the following practice times and show up at your convenience. No reservation is needed.
Practice times to observe seniors (adults): 7:15 – 8:45pm Tuesday and Thursday
Practice times to observe juniors (kids 6-17): 5:30 – 7:15pm Tuesday and Thursday
6 years old is our minimum age requirement.
For those with previous Judo experience
We are always happy to welcome or visitors or new members. Please contact one of the people listed below so we will know you are coming. You will need to bring your national organization card (USJF, USJA, USJI or other foreign national governing body). If you wish to become a member of Obukan you will be required to join the USJF and pay club dues.
Step 02 Membership form and waiver
Fill out the following membership application from below.
Step 03 USJF Membership
If you already have USJF membership, go to step 04
I need to obtain USJF membership click here
Register online to get a USJF Membership which includes insurance. The cost is $70 per year. In addiiton to insurance coverage, you will now belong to the national organization for Judo. This is where you will hold your promotional credentials, and the membership will allow you to compete at sanctioned tournaments if you choose. But you must join to step on the Obukan mat as all members must have this group insurance. Once you register, print out the confirmation and bring it to Obukan with your membership form. Also please email us a copy as well for faster processing.
Some information that you will need in registering with the USJF: We honor the USJA membership as well. However, it must be current. All our promotions go through the USJF. The USJF recognizes your USJA rank. When it’s time for your renewal we would encourage that you consider switching to the USJF
Some information that you will need in registering with the USJF:
Insurance Beneficiary Name: Your name (use your full legal name)
Judo Rank: “White”
Yudanshakai: “NorthWest
Club/Dojo: “Obukan Judo Dojo, Inc.”
Step 04 What to email or upload
Once you have obtained USJF membership or already have it, you can forward proof with any of the methods below
1. Email your proof of USJF membership to obukanjudo@yahoo.com
2. Use the form uploader below.
3. If all else fails, print it out and bring forms to your first practice.
Step 05 Judo time!
Now that you have completed the following:
1 – Observed a practice.
2 – Filled out the online Obukan club registration/ questionnaire (step 02)
3 – Downloaded and filled out, printed and ready to hand in this waiver (step 02)
4 – Obtained and forwarded your USJF membership info (step 03)
5 – Check your email for confirmation and info to sign up for monthly dues payment via Square at the dojo.
6 – Bow in and begin your amazing new journey of leaning Judo at a 100 year old dojo!
Practice Times
Monday:
Currently not available No -Gi Judo – learn Judo for Wrestling, BJJ, MMA and to better your Kuzushi for Judo: 7pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday (Core Classes):
Juniors 1 Beginning students and 10 yrs and younger (must be at least 6 yrs old): 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Juniors 2 10 yrs and older: 5:30pm – 7:15pm
Senior (adults) Beginners: 7:15pm- 8:45pm
Advanced Students: 7:15pm- 8:45pm
Saturday:
Competition Judo for Advanced Juniors and Seniors: 8:30am-10:30am
Kodokan Kata: Learn the principles and techniques: 10:30am – noon
Dues
Junior Students – *$50 per month
Adults –*$70 per month
*Family Discount: First two family members at regular monthly membership fees. All additional family members at half price of regular monthly membership fees.
Obukan Membership form and waiver
USJF Membership
Questions?
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