Yesterday I decided to join the judo club here at my junior high school. It was really fun, and provides and excellent way for me to get exercise. The only drawback is that I am not in peak training condition. It has been awhile since I have “hit the gym” so today I am feeling a little sore. There’s some bruises starting to form, and I definitely will not be able to do it everyday (like the students at my school), but I still want to learn and will probably go once a week.
Judo basically is a Japanese martial art that uses throws, kicks, grabs and holds to beat your oppenet. It is played on tatami mats, not your average gymnastic mats with all that give, so when you take a spill you have to make sure you throw your arm out to brace your fall. (more…)
