Judo is a Japanese word meaning the gentle way and uses the principles of maximum efficiency with minimum effort and mutual welfare and benefit. Judo is an Olympic sport, a method of self defense, a physical education and a way of life. Kodokan Judo is a discipline made up of breakfall techniques, sixty seven throwing techniques, newaza (matwork), randori (free practice) and shiai (contest). Other parts of Judo that involve armbars, advanced chokes, and kata (forms) that are not taught in this basic course. Beginner Judo for Children is a course for children who have never completed a Beginner Judo course or need to learn a basic foundation in Judo. This course will be limited to learning basic Kodokan Judo history and philosophy, customs and courtesies, warms-ups, posture, movement, balance, proper breakfall techniques, and a few selected throws and pins best suited for children. Upon completion of is course the child will have the option of joining Junior Judo held on weekdays and/or Junior Judo held on Sundays. Both of these continuing classes are ongoing Judo programs for youngsters with basic Judo skills. Classes are taught with fun and safety in mind. Judo uniforms can be purchased from the Head Instructor at a nominal cost. (Ages 5 - 15)

Sunday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. (Not offered in the Summer Session)

Yonen Judo

Yonen Judo is an ongoing Judo program for young children who have completed a Judo course or who have previous experience in Kodokan Judo. Classes will cover warm-ups, breakfalls, selected throws, matwork, and randori (free practice). Students are required to join the USJF Shufu Yudanshakai-USJI Virginia Judo Inc. to be examined for promotions to higher rank, compete in sanctioned tournaments, or attend seminars and clinics. The Arlington Judo Club is affiliated with both the USJF Shufu Yudanshakai and USJI Virginia Judo Inc. Students are required to wear a Judo uniform. Judo uniforms can be purchased from the Head Instructor at a nominal cost (Ages 5 - 8).

Sunday 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm. (Not offered in the Summer Session)

Shonen Judo

Shonen Judo is an ongoing Judo program for older children who have completed a Judo course or who have previous experience in Kodokan Judo. Classes will cover warm-ups, breakfalls, selected throws, matwork, and randori (free practice). Students are required to join the USJF Shufu Yudanshakai-USJI Virginia Judo Inc. to be examined for promotions to higher rank, compete in sanctioned tournaments, or attend seminars and clinics. The Arlington Judo Club is affiliated with both the USJF Shufu Yudanshakai and USJI Virginia Judo Inc. Students are required to wear a Judo uniform. Judo uniforms can be purchased from the Head Instructor at a nominal cost (Ages 8 - 15).

Sunday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. (Not offered in the Summer Session)

Beginner Judo for Adults

Judo is a Japanese word meaning the gentle way and uses the principles of maximum efficiency with minimum effort and mutual welfare and benefit. Judo is an Olympic sport, a method of self defense, a physical education and a way of life. Kodokan Judo is a discipline made up of breakfall techniques, sixty seven throwing techniques, numerous techniques of pinning, chokes, and arm bars. Other parts of Judo involve kata (forms), randori (free practice) and shiai (contest). The Beginner Judo course will be limited to learning basic Kodokan Judo history and philosophy, customs and courtesies, warms-ups, posture, movement, balance, proper breakfall techniques, and a few selected throws and pins. Upon completion of the Beginner Judo adult students will have the option of joining Senior Judo, an ongoing Judo program. Judo uniforms can be purchased from the Head Instructor at a nominal cost (Ages 14 - Adult).

Sunday 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm. (Not offered in the Summer Session)

Junior Judo

Junior Judo is an ongoing Judo program for young students who have completed a Judo course or who have previous experience in Kodokan Judo. Classes will cover warm-ups, breakfalls, selected throws and matwork, randori (free practice). Those age 12 and above will also be taught choking techniques. Students are required to join the USJF Shufu Yudanshakai-USJI Virginia Judo Inc. to be examined for promotions to higher rank, compete in sanctioned tournaments, or attend seminars and clinics. The Arlington Judo Club is affiliated with both the USJF Shufu Yudanshakai and USJI Virginia Judo Inc. Students are required to wear a Judo uniform. Judo uniforms can be purchased from the Head Instructor at a nominal cost (Ages 5 - 15).

Tuesday/Thursday 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Senior Judo

Senior Judo is an ongoing Judo program for those students who have completed a Judo course or who have previous experience in Kodokan Judo. Practices will cover warm-ups, breakfalls, selected throws, all the techniques of matwork, randori (free practice) and at selected times the class will practice kata (forms). Students are required to join the USJF Shufu Yudanshakai or USJI Virginia Judo Inc. to be examined for promotions to higher rank, compete in sanctioned tournaments, or attend seminars and clinics. The Arlington Judo Club is affiliated with both the USJF Shufu Yudanshakai and USJI Virginia Judo Inc. Students are required to wear a Judo uniform. Judo uniforms can be purchased from the Head Instructor at a nominal cost (Ages 14 - Adult).

Tuesday/Thursday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Welcome To Arlington Judo Club

What is Judo?

Kodokan Judo is an Olympic sport , a martial art, a method of self defense, a physical education and a way of life. Judo is a Japanese term meaning "the gentle way." It stresses the principles of maximum efficiency with minimum effort and mutual welfare and benefit. Judo encompasses a wide range of techniques including throws, pins, joint manipulations, chokes, traditional forms and break falls. Judo was derived from the more ancient martial art of Jujutsu. Professor Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan Judo, developed a martial art that was more than just a conglomeration of techniques. It is a way of life.

Arlington Judo Club Announcements

Reminder about Inclement Weather - Sunday, February 07, 2010

Reminder about Inclement Weather Judo Class Cancellations

If there is any doubt about Judo class cancellations please call the Arlington Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources class status phone number at 703-228-4715. This phone number will give you the most timely updates on the status of all Arlington County recreation classes. Please do not wait to hear if Dawson Terrace Center is open or closed, but instead listen to see if the Enjoy Arlington recreation classes are canceled. In addition, as a service we do put out a judo club group email to our Arlington Judo Club students, parents, instructors, members, and friends who have signed up. To sign up please click on the group email link on the left side of this webpage. Note that your email address will only be used to communicate judo related news and class updates.

Arlington Judo Club to Host 2010 Virginia Open Championships - Sunday, February 07, 2010

Arlington Judo Club to Host the 2010 Virginia Open Championships

The Arlington Judo Club will be hosting the 2010 Virginia Open Championships. This tournament will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Barcroft Sport & Fitness Center, 4200 South Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22206. The event will include Junior, Senior and Master division shiai competition and kata competition. Besides 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place awards, an Outstanding Junior Team and an Outstanding Senior Team award will be presented to the club with the most points. This tournament is sanctioned through Virginia Judo Inc., USA Judo. The official tournament announcement, entry form and waiver can be downloaded by going to http://www.shufujudo.com.

The annual Virginia Judo Inc. (VJI) membership meeting is scheduled for 8:15 am at the far bleachers and will be completed before competition begins. All VJI members are encouraged to attend. Any VJI member may send their agenda item to mwljudo@msn.com before February 13, 2010 to be added to New Business.

Arlington Judo Club Annual Holiday Dinner and Awards Presentation - Friday, January 08, 2010

Arlington Judo Club Awards

The 2010 Arlington Judo Club award were presented December 15, 2009. The recipients were:

Outstanding Junior Competitor Award - Olivia V.

Special Outstanding Junior Competitor Award - Chris W.

Outstanding Senior Competitor - Timothy Davidson

Judoka Of The Year - John Morrisson

William Berndt Award - Gaiv Tata

2010 Winter Session Judo Registration - Friday, January 08, 2010

2010 Winter Session Judo Registration

Please do not forget to register for the Winter Session. This Winter we will offer Junior Judo 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm and Senior Judo 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday. As a bonus, after the 8:00 pm Judo class is dismissed there is open mat time 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm.

You can register by calling 703-228-4747 during normal business hours starting in the middle of December 2009. It would be best to call early in the day. Another option is to click the Arlington Judo Class Registation link on the upper left corner of this website. Of course you can always visit the Arlington Department of Parks, Recreation and Cummunity Resources registration office in person. Thank you for your cooperation and support of the Arlington Judo Club!

Arlington Judo Club In Barbados - Monday, December 14, 2009

Arlington Judo Club Competes in Barbados

The Arlington Judo Club represented the United States at the International Independence Tournament held in Barbados, December 10-13, 2009 with official approval from USA Judo. Tim Davidson and Chris W competed in their respective divisions for the first time outside of the United States. Both earned Bronze medals. One major highlight was when Tim Davidson threw his opponent for Ippon with such beautiful technique that everyone in the arena took notice. Michael Landstreet coached Tim and Chris, and Sharon was one of the distinguished referees at the event. For photos and highlights of our club members at this tournament go to the Arlington Judo Club Facebook link in the upper left hand corner under Arlington Judo Club Links. The photos will be posted by 8:00 pm December 14, 2009.

The Arlington Judo Club Building - Sunday, October 25, 2009

The Arlington Judo Club Building

The Arlington Judo Club officially moved from Barcroft Sport & Fitness Center in 2008. All Judo classes are now held at the Dawson Terrace Center. Our new location has potential and are a better program and club because of this move. When entering the Dawson Terrace Center please walk up the sidewalk entrance from the parking lot and come in through the glass doors. Plese do not enter or exit through the side door next to the parking lot unless you have an emergency. If you are not part of the Arlington Judo Club we would look forward to having you join our program.

IJF Revises Regulations to Include Matside Coaching - Tuesday, October 20, 2009

IJF Revises Regulations to Include Matside Coaching

(Colorado Springs, Colo.) - The International Judo Federation recently released new regulations regarding coaching at international events that include the allowance of matside coaching as well as new regulations regarding behavior of coaches and a dress code for coaches.

The new regulations, which can be found in their entirety by clicking here, state that the coach is responsible for conduct of his athlete from entering the competition venue until leaving it, before and after each contest. Further, coaching will be strictly limited to communication with athlete, tactical advice, encouragement, instructions in unexpected situations, as injury, etc. The coach also will remain sitting on his chair during the contest.

Forbidden behavior of a coach includes the following:

Any comments or criticizing of the referees verdicts.

Demanding correction of the referees decisions

Any abusive gestures toward referees, officials, or public

Touching, hitting, kicking, etc. the advertising panels or any equipment

Any kind of behavior showing disrespect to opponent, referees, officials, coach of opponent, his own athlete, public, etc.

The dress code is as follows:

Elimination rounds: national track suit with trousers reaching down to shoes.

For the final block program (TV time): jacket suit with tie.

Forbidden are at any time: shorter trousers, undressed upper body, any kind of head caps and cover, jeans, sweaters or similar sports not related dress, flip-flops

Head Instructor:
Michael Landstreet
mwljudo@msn.com (checked daily)

arlingtonjudo@yahoo.com (checked every other day)

Please view the Instructor listing for more details on the instructional staff

Class Schedule

Beginner Judo (5-15yr.) Sunday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Sun. Junior Judo (5-8yr.) Sunday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Sun. Junior Judo (8-15yr.) Sunday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Beginner Judo (16-adult) Sunday 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Junior Judo Tuesday & Thursday 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm

Senior Judo Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Extra Junior Open Mat Time Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm

Extra Senior Open Mat Time Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Please be aware that your input and suggestions are always welcome. See the sensei if you wish to comment on any matters.

Location

All Arlington Judo classes are held at

Dawson Terrace Center

2133 N. Taft Street
Arlington, VA 22201

703-228-5335 (Center) Please do not leave messages on this phone.

571-216-8992 (Sensei)

703-228-4747 (Class Registration Sign-Up)

Sensei's "Must Read" List

Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano - Monday, January 18, 2010

Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano

This book was actually written by the founder. It covers traditional Judo basics, the history, standard techniques, a limited amount of kata as well as other aspects of Kodokan Judo. This book is a standard that all serious judoka, whether beginner or a black belt should have in their personal Judo library. In my opinion it is the first book a judoka should own.

Judo Training Methods by Takahiko Ishikawa and Donn Draeger - Monday, January 18, 2010

Judo Training Methods by Takahiko Ishikawa and Donn Draeger

This book is written by two of the most respected and revered men ever to put on a judogi. Both of them will always be remembered as true experts in all areas of Judo. Takahiko Ishikawa and Donn Draeger set high standards for others to follow. Even though this book has been in print for a long time, most of the training material in it is timeless and worth reading.

Judo Formal Techniques by Tadao Otaki and Donn F. Draeger - Monday, January 18, 2010

Judo Formal Techniques - A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata by Tadao Otaki and Donn F. Draeger

This book gives a very detailed explanation on kata and is a great reference. It is a "must have" book for those who are either studying or refining nage no kata and katame no kata.

Judo Heart & Soul by Hayward Nishioka - Monday, January 18, 2010

Judo Heart & Soul by Hayward Nishioka

All competitors and serious judoka should read this book. It gives great advice on both physical and mental training for competition. All areas including preparation, effort level, randori, workouts, the ultimate throw, sleep, carbo loading, as well as other topics are discussed.

The Ultimate Man's Survival Guide by Frank Miniter - Monday, January 18, 2010

The Ultimate Man's Survival Guide by Frank Miniter

This book is not a "Judo book" but gives rock solid advice to men on life sustaining skills. It covers reality as well as guidance, and is an antidote to the embarressing feminization of American boys and men. As a father, if you want your sons to grow up to be self-reliant, self-assured and responsible then get this book. It is a guidepost for Dads who want their sons to be gregarious, polite and confident American men.