| Baltimore Judo Club has has been teaching Kodokan Judo for over 55 years. If you have any questions email Gary Berger or call us at 410-465-7799 | ||||
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What Style do we teach?
The style of Judo taught at Baltimore Judo Club is known as Kodokan Judo. All of the Judo techniques are laid down by the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan. The second most popular sport around the world, it is an exceptional form of exercise for the mind, body and spirit. Judo is practiced at Baltimore Judo Club by men and women from 6 to 60 years old. When studying Judo you practice at your own pace depending on your abilities. There are competitions, governed by the United States Judo, Inc. and the United States Judo Federation, held regularly in Maryland. You can compete either in SHIAI (fights) or KATA (practice forms), though you do not have to compete at all. All new-comers are offered a free class to try Judo for themselves. Drop by and check us out. Spectators are welcome.
For information about membership fees, email Gary Berger or call him at 410-465-7799.
Location! Do you know where we are?
Baltimore Judo Club is located at 10-D Winters Lane in Catonsville, Md. 21228. Please follow the directions below.
| From the West side of the Baltimore Beltway (route 695), take Frederick Road (EXIT 13) West toward Catonsville. After the third (3rd) traffic light (not counting the traffic lights at exit 13), make a right turn onto Winters Lane. Then make a right turn into the second parking lot on the right hand side. As you turn into the lot you will see our sign in the back of the lot on the left. |  |
For those of you who do not drive, but would like to take classes at Baltimore Judo Club, the Maryland Transit Authority offers the #10 Bus which runs from downtown Baltimore through Catonsville within 1 block of the club. The Route Map for the #10 Bus in adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The link to the Weekday #10 Bus Schedule. The link to the Saturday #10 bus Schedule.
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The following schedules are for practices only at Baltimore Judo Club. Please consult the Events calendar for competitions, clinics, promotions, or other special occasions.
For more information about our classes, please email Gary Berger or call us at 410-465-7799.
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| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo |
6:30-8:00 PM | 10:30-NOON | |||||
| Iaido (Sword) | 10:00-NOON | ||||||
| Jodo (Staff) | 8:00-10:00 AM | ||||||
| Judo Kids | 6:30-7:30 PM | 9:00-10:00 AM | |||||
| Judo - Adults | 6:30-8:00 PM | 8:00-9:30 PM | 6:30-8:00 PM | 9:00-10:30 AM | |||
| Mixed Martial Arts | 8:00-9:30 PM | 6:30-8:00 PM | 6:30-8:00 PM |
Our Saturday Judo classes are taught by Sensei Charles D. Peters Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Sensei for Monday and Friday Judo classes: Tomas Drgon Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
Sensei for Wednesday Judo classes: Denis Nikitin Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
For information about membership fees, email Gary Berger or call him at 410-465-7799.
Jodo and Iaido are taught under the supervision of Sensei Doctor William Dvorine of the Washington Kendo Club. For more information about Dr. Dvorines' classes, you can email William Dvorine or call him by phone at 410-484-5252 or 410-828-8207.
Due to the Independence Day holiday, there will be NO junior or senior Judo class on Saturday, July 4th. This only pertains to the Judo Class. Judo classes will resume the normal schedule on Monday July 6th. Have a great holiday!
Baltimore Judo Club is now offering 2 classes per week for Junior students from age 6 to 17. Both classes are 1 hour long are available on Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 am.
On days when we have a closing of some or all of the classes scheduled at Baltimore Judo Club, an email notice is sent out to all Judo players for whom we have an email address on file. This email alert is sent by 3:00 pm on the day of the closing, unless we have prior knowledge, in which case the alert will be sent as soon as possible. If you want to be on this email list, send an email with your name and the words "Class Closing Alerts" in the subject line or body to Corky.
Steve Seaquist, Maryland Judo, Inc. Librarian, has begun conversion of the MJI video library from VHS to DVD. These videos can be borrowed and returned by mail by any current member of MJI in good standing. There is a $1.00 mailing and handling fee and a 1 month time limit for borrowing. At the present time, the videos that have been set to DVD format are the Kodokan videos "Nage-no-Kata," "Katame-no-Kata" and "Ju no-Kata." For more information, contact Steve Seaquist at 301-630-3535 or by email at Steve Seaquist. To return videos to the MJI Library, simply mail them to Steve Seaquist, 5806 Arbroath Drive, Clinton, MD 20735-1510.
A Tax Deductible Gift To Maryland Judo, Inc.
Supports Maryland's Athletes And Clubs
Because Maryland Judo, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) corporation, you can deduct 100 percent of any donation you make on your Federal Income Tax return. MJI supports Maryland's Judo Athletes directly by giving qualifying athletes $100.00 to place in national level events, such as the High School and Collegiate Nationals and the USJI Senior Nationals. MJI gives $150.00 per event to compete in international level events, such as the USJI Junior Olympics, the USJI Junior US Open, USJI Senior US Open, the Pan Am Championships and any other offshore events. In 2005 MJI has supported our Judo competitors with $2,050.00 of athlete sponsorship. If you would like to make a donation to MJI, you can do so very simply by sending a check or money order, made payable to Maryland Judo, Incorporated, to:
Maryland Judo, Incorporated
C/O Bill Byrd, Treasurer
8730 Georgia Avenue, Suite 312
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Make sure that your full name and address are printed on the check and in the lower right corner print that the check is for "2006 Donation to MJI." For more information, you can contact Bill Byrd by phone at 301-589-0942 or by email at Bill Byrd
.The Eastern Open Judo Championships will be held Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Greater Grace World Outreach, 6089 Moravia Park Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21206. This competition is open to all Judoka with a current USJF, USJI, or USJA membership. Membership in USJF or USJI can be obtained during registration which will be from 8:30 to 9:00 am for Kata, 8:30 to 9:30 am for Junior Shiai and 1:00 to 2:15 pm for Senior Shiai.
You can download the Flyer, Entry form and Waiver, in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format, at Eastern Open.
For further information, contact Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861 or by email at Kevin Tamai.
From Route 895, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, take the Moravia Road exit North. Get into the right lane. Make a right onto Moravia Park Drive. After about 300 feet the Greater Grace World Outreach complex will be on your right.
Shufu Junior and Senior Promotional Requirements
The Shufu Junior Promotional Requirements. The Shufu Senior Promotional Requirements.
Join the Shufu Judo Mailing List
Stay informed by joining the Shufu Judo Yudanshakai mailing list! The purpose of this list is to convey information about announcements, news, events and notifications regarding Shufu. Below are the necessary addresses to manage your subscription to the mailing list. To subscribe just send an email using the ShufuJudo-subscribe@yahoogroups.com address. You will receive a confirmation email before you are live on the list. To send an email to the list, use the ShufuJudo@yahoogroups.com address and all members will receive your post. Please note the domain is "yahoogroups", not "yahoo".
Please note you must be a member of the mailing list to post messages.
News From United States Judo, Inc.
USJI Kata Guidlines
The following are official Kata guidelines provided by the USJI Kata Subcommittee for use by members who are interested in learning more about kata, or becoming a Kata judge. All of these links can be found on USJI's Kata web page and are to documents in Microsoft Word Format (.doc).
How would you like to receive the latest Judo news delivered to your e-mail inbox? You can subscribe to the Yahoo Judo News Group by sending an email to JudoNews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. You can also upload information about news or events at your club by sending the information to JudoNews@yahoogroups.com. If you decide to unsubscibe, all you have to do is send an email to JudoNews-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com. You need to be a registered with Yahoo to take advantage of the group. This can be done at http://groups.yahoo.com/. It's that easy, and it's free, to get the latest Judo news delivered to your email inbox.
Dear Friends & Supporters of Judo:
I am trying to create a list for the purpose of connecting certified Public School teachers who are practicing Judo and/or who have started a Judo Club at their school, whether it is elementary or secondary. Rank is not an issue.
If anyone knows a teacher who wants to start a program or knows anyone who is doing Judo and not a certified teacher but wants to start a club at a primary or secondary school.
If anyone at a university or community college would be interested in being part of a program to attract certified public school teachers in order to develop Judo in public schools.
Please forward your/their name, address, phone, and email to me.
Yours in Judo,
Drew Wickham
314 Country Club Rd
Chicago Heights, IL. 60411
Phone: 708-709-0929
Thank you Robert Fukuda
To view the new IJF Rules or download a complete set of the International Judo Federation Refereeing rules, go to the IJF Web Site.
Merchandise available at Baltimore Judo Club
Books
We do not sell Judo books directly from Baltimore Martial Arts Academy Judo and Mixed Martial Arts Center. If, however, you would like to search for a martial arts book, video, T-shirt, uniform or other product, from Amazon.com, feel free to use the search link below.
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Judo is an international and olympic sport. Originally Judo was derived from JuJitsu. Jujitsu is a form of control that uses punches, kicks, blocks, wrist-locks, leg-locks, throws, pins, arm-locks and strangles. As a fighting form it is very effective, but as a sport or a form of physical education it had one problem. A lot of practice partners were damaged during the learning process. Jigaro Kano studied the various schools of Jujitsu, and wanted to create a form of exercise that would help to strengthen mind and body like Jujitsu but would also be surviveable. Judo is the result. It involves the practice of throws, pins, strangles and arm-locks. Much of the more dangerous forms used in Jujitsu are still in Judo but only in Kata form where they can be practiced in a controlled manner. Beside the physical practice of techniques, Judo also encompasses moral teachings and fostering the belief that Judo should be used only for defense and for the mutual welfare and benefit of the community.
| The most complete book written about Judo is still Kodokan Judo, written by Jigoro Kano. Kodokan Judo includes a brief history and etiquette as well as the throws, pins, armlocks, strangles and counters for these techniques and it contains descriptions of the seven Kata of the Kodokan. This book is available from www.amazon.com by clicking on the logo to the right. |
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To view the new IJF Rules or download a complete set of the International Judo Federation Refereeing rules, go to the IJF Web Site.
Shufu/Maryland Judo, Inc. Promotional Requirements
The Junior Promotional Requirements in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
The Senior Promotional Requirements in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
USJI Kata Guidlines
The following are official Kata guidelines provided by the USJI Kata Subcommittee for use by members who are interested in learning more about kata, or becoming a Kata judge. All are in Microsoft Word Format (.doc).
| The most comprehensive book written about Nage-No-Kata and Katame-No-Kata is Judo Formal Techniques: A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata, written by Tadao Otaki and Donn F. Draeger. Judo Formal Techniques includes a historical background, theoretical aspects and a tremendous amount of detail with clear, concise explanations about the study and performance of the two Kata. This book is available from www.amazon.com by clicking on the logo to the right. |
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Local, Regional and National Judo Events
If you have an event you want listed or a correction to a present listing, email Corky.
NOTE: Make sure you check the dates and locations with the contact person. Sometimes information changes.
You can receive our Events Calendar by email every month. Just email Corky and let him know your name, email address and that you would like to receive our calendar. To prevent this email newsletter from getting swept up by an overzealous spam filter, please add our "From" address ("cdp9000@erols.com") to your address book.
| June 29-July 2 and July 3-8, 2009 |
Mayo Quanchi Elite Summer Traing Camp |
| West Warwick, Rhode Island | Contact: Serge Bouyssou at 401-647-4678 |
| E-Mail Contact: Serge Bouyssou | |
| July 5-11, 2009 | Spirit of the Eagle International Judo Training Camp Has Been Cancelled |
| Adrian, Michigan | Contact: Spirit of the Eagle at 419-353-5836 |
| E-Mail Contact: Spirit of the Eagle | |
| July 11-12, 2009 | USJF Junior, Youth Team and Kata Judo National Championship Tournament |
| San Francisco, California | E-Mail Contact: Mitchell Palacio |
| July 17-18, 2009 | AAU Grand National Judo Championship |
| Kearney, Missouri | Contact: Kenney Brink at 816-969-9019 |
| E-Mail Contact: Kenney Brink | |
| July 17-22, 2009 | Jason Morris Judo Center Judo Camp |
| Glenville, New York | Contact: Jason Morris at 518-399-3936 |
| E-Mail Contact: Jason Morris | |
| July 24-26, 2009 | USJI National Junior Olympic Championships and Junior World Team Trials |
| Orlando, Florida | Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682 |
| E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips | |
| July 24-26, 2009 | Joshi Judo Camp |
| San Jose, California | Contact: Joshi Camp Info at 701-367-3389 |
| E-Mail Contact: Joshi Camp Info | |
| July 24-27, 2009 | U.S. Open Judo Championships and Elite Athlete Training Camp |
| San Jose, California | Senior Packet Kata Packet |
| Masters Packet Visually Impaired Competitor Packet | |
| Contact: Dan Shigematsu at 408-314-0802 | |
| E-Mail Contact: Dan Shigematsu | |
| July 26, 2009 | Keystone State Summer Games |
| York, Pennsylvania | Contact: Michael Stone at 717-691-5905 |
| E-Mail Contact: Michael Stone | |
| July 31-August 2, 2009 | Junior US Open Judo Championships |
| August 3-5, 2009 | Junior US Open Training Camp |
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Contact: Gerry Navarro at 954-435-6976 |
| E-Mail Contact: Gerry Navarro | |
| August 7-9, 2009 | USJF 9th Annual National Kata Clinic |
| Tumwater, Washington | Contact: Chris Williams at 360-786-1706 |
| E-Mail Contact: Chris Williams | |
| August 16-22, 2009 | New York YMCA International Judo Camp |
| Huguenot, New York | Contact: Camp Registrar at 845-858-2200 |
| E-Mail Contact: Camp Registrar | |
| August 19-23, 2009 | 11th World MasterAthlete Judo Championships |
| Atlanta, Georgia | Contact: MasterAthlete Offices at 416-580-1884 |
| E-Mail Contact: MasterAthlete Offices | |
| August 25-30, 2009 | Kokushikai Judo Camp |
| Fair Lawn, New Jersey | Contact: Kokushikai Camp Ofices at 877-565-8744 |
| E-Mail Contact: Kokushikai Camp Ofices | |
| September 5, 2009 | Eastern Open Judo Championships |
| Beltsville, Maryland | Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861 |
| Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai | |
| Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438 | |
| Email contact: Mark Smith | |
| September 19, 2009 | 43rd Annual East Coast Judo Championships |
| Cranford, New Jersey | Contact: Yoshisada Yonezuka at 908-276-3544 |
| Email Contact: Yoshisada Yonezuka | |
| October 16-17, 2009 | National Collegiate Judo Association Eastern Conference Championships |
| West Point, New York | Contact: LTC Hector R. Morales at 845-938-6648 |
| E-Mail Contact: LTC Hector R. Morales | |
| October 17, 2009 | Ken Tamai Memorial Fall Judo Championships |
| Beltsville, Maryland | Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861 |
| Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai | |
| Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438 | |
| Email contact: Mark Smith | |
| November 7, 2009 | Maryland State Championship |
| College Park, Maryland | Contact: Karl Tamai at 301-537-5836 |
| E-Mail Contact: College Park Judo | |
| November 14, 2009 | Melton's Judo Club Fall Invitational Judo Tournament |
| Jackson, Mississippi | Contact: Dave Melton at 601-624-3149 |
| E-Mail Contact: Dave Melton | |
| November 21, 2009 | Shufu Yudanshakai Junior Promotional Examination and Shiai |
| Beltsville, Maryland | Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861 |
| Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai | |
| Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438 | |
| Email contact: Mark Smith | |
| November 22, 2009 | Shufu Yudanshakai Senior Promotional Examination and Shiai |
| Beltsville, Maryland | Contact: Kevin Tamai at 703-622-6861 |
| Email Contact: Kevin Tamai at Kevin Tamai | |
| Alternate contact: Mark Smith at 301-674-5438 | |
| Email contact: Mark Smith | |
| December 5-6, 2009 | USJA/USJF Winter Nationals |
| La Verne, California | Contact: Tony Farah at 909-596-8199 |
| Email Contact: Tony Farah at Tony Farah | |
| 2010 | |
| March 13-14, 2010 | USJI Youth and Scholastic National Championships |
| Spokane, Washington | Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682 |
| E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips | |
| May 1-2, 2010 | USJI Senior Nationals |
| Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Contact: Sherrie Phillips at 719-491-9682 |
| E-Mail Contact: Sherrie Phillips | |
For more Local and National level competition listings, try the following link:
Shufu Events Calendar
For more National level competition listings, try either of these four links:
USJI Events Calendar
USJF Events Calendar
USJA Events Calendar
JudoCalendar.com
For International level competition listings, try this link:
IJF.org
You can receive our Events Calendar by email every month. Just email Corky and let him know your name, email address and that you would like to receive our calendar.
Governing Bodies and Places of Information
To view the new IJF Rules or download a complete set of the International Judo Federation Refereeing rules, go to the IJF Web Site.
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