Jacob's Mannam Judo Story

 

Jacob, I often mentioned his name on our blog.

He is one of our favorite members from Mannam judo club as he never lose his smile and also funny, positive, active and talkative (in good way^^). These days he is keen on doing judo as he found it attractive more than yoga. (I think so ) so let's discover more about him. 

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

-> My favorite colour is blue, I love to eat kimchi-tisgae(kimchi stew) sushi, and salad.

I have many heroes. Among athletes I love the soccer players Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, and Christiano Ronaldo, and the MMA fighter Georges St. Pierre from my home town Montreal.

I love jazz, classical and K-pop.

I love weight lifting, tennis, squash, scuba diving, running and martial arts. My favourite marial art is judo.

 

2. When did you start joining Mannam judo and how did you meet with us?

->  I can not remember when I started. I guess it was last summer, maybe June.

First, I joined another Mannam group which did volunteer events on the weekend, next I joined the Mannam soccer team, I then heard about the Mannam judo club from the web site.

3. What is your favourite thing about being in Mannam judo club?

-> My favourite thing about the judo club is learning judo.

I love judo, because it is fun to throw people (lol) and exercise.

I also like that the people in the judo class are very friendly.

I think the judo club is a very relaxing and friendly place.

I like joking around with the club members.

4. When was the most happiest moment in Korea?

My happiest moment living in Korea was probably skiing or going to the world Expo in Yosu.

I love travelling around Korea and seeing traditional Korean things.

Actually city life can be boring and stressful, although going to night clubs is also fun.

I also enjoyed the judo tip to Jeonju, where we got to eat really good noodles and walk around a more traditional town.

 

5. Any difficulties learning judo?

Judo has two confusing aspects.

First, your most effective move is to turn your back on your opponent and throw them over, and this is not a natural feeling, since in most fighting you want to face your opponent.

Second, in wrestling and other fighting arts you want to tense your muscles, but in judo like boxing you want to be loose and suddenly use all your force.

I am still trying to smoothly do the various techniques.

Once I have to actually spar I seem to forget some of the techniques, so application of the skills is also a challenge.

 

6. What is the one thing that you cherish the most?

I cherish personal relationships and friendship.

I like to have a healthy relationship with friends so that I can enjoy the good things in life.

7. Any word you want to say to Mannam judo team?

I think Mannam judo members should also try their best in everything they do, especially try to keep up your fitness level by running, swimming and doing other cardio activities. A healthy mind needs a healthy body.

2013's Mannam Judo Logo Event

Today's posting will be with a special event to every Mannam members. 

As no front logo is on our blog, 

"Five options of Mannam Judo logo" are ready 

but makin decision might not be easy.

For 2013's our blog refreshing, we need your help!   

Please vote one the best logo design 

then we pick the one person by lot.

coffee coupon as a free gift will be provided.:)  

Mannam Judo logo 1

Mannam Judo logo 2

Mannam Judo logo 3

   

Mannam judo logo 4

Mannam judo logo 5

1. Please post your name and some messages on the comment which is below the posting page. 

 2.  Any member from any Mannam teams are able to join this event.  

Feel free to join this vote! 

2012 London Olympics written by Mannam Judo

@ 2012 London Olympics Information 

1. Events/ disciplines 

(Total 7 weight categories for men and 7 for women) 

Men's 60 kg, Women's 48 kg 

Men's 66 kg, Women's 52 kg 

Men's 73 kg, Women's 57 kg 

Men's 81 kg, Women'g 63 Kg 

Men's 90 kg, Women's 70 Kg 

Men's 100 kg, Women's 78 kg 

Men's + 100 kg, Women's + 78 kg 

2. Gold Medals Available 

14 

3. Number of Competitors

386  in Total 

221 men and 145 women 

* Each Country is limited to one judoka(athlete) in each event. 

4. Field of Play 

Judo contests are run on a mat, or tatami. 

The mat size is "14m X 14 m".  

The smallest contest size is "10 m X 10m". 

5. Competition Venue 

ExCel

6. History of Judo at the Olympics Games 

First game started at the Tokyo 1964 Games. 

The women's competition was added at the Barcelona 1992 Games.

7. Wojdan Shaherkani  

Wojdan Shaherkani, she became the first Saudi Arabian female judoka at 2012 London Olympic.

Wojdan Shaherkani 

8. Official Competition Time 

A maximum of five minutes, and the winner is who got the highest score.  

9. How to start

Judokas start by bowing (Rei) when entering and leaving the mat, and at the start and end of a contest. 

10. Did you know?

Jujitsu is a based sport of judo, was the only samurai martial art that did not 

use a weapon. 

Reference 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/Olympics
http://www.london2012.com/judo
Wekipedia

Mannam Judo: Best Female Player Ranking

No1. Ryoko Tani (Japan)

Ryoko Tani (39)


She is a Japanese female former judo player and became politician in 2012.

She has 2 Golds, 2 Silvers and a Bronze over the last 5 Olympics.

She has 7 World Championships.

Her record is the best of all competitive Judo athletes of all the time.

No2. Ingrid Berghmans (Belgium)

Ingrid Berghmans 

She is a former world title holder. She is also an Olympic competitor.

She won the gold medal in the `72 kg class at the 1999 Summer Olympics, where women's judo appeared as  a demonstration sport for the first time. 

No3. Kye Sun Hui(North Korea) 

Kye Sun Hui 

At the 1996 Altanta Olympics, North Korea Kye Sun Hui became the youngest gold medallist in Olympic Judo history at the age of sixteen. 

She was awarded the Kim Il Sung Prize and the title of "labour heroine". 

No4. ? 

We all could be the best player. Practice in Mannam Judo class 

Next woman hero can be you. 

Mannam Judo class 

Mannam Judo daily class - Nice shot & best quotation

DAILY CLASS photo with best 'Judo' quotations

* Place: Hanyang University 

Before and after starting judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. 

In Asian culture, especially Korean or Japanese, bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In practice, you are thanking your opponent for letting you the opportunity to improve your technique. 

Consider fully, act decisively. by Jigoro Kano 

"To me, Judo is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers knock each other down." by Jack Handey 

 Judo is simply an individual matter, because it is played between only two people.
Real Judo means magnification of rationality and not mere feat of physical strength.

 SABU says: after realizing a principle, unless you learn it with your body you cannot expect to get true meaning.

MANNAM JUDO's Ground sparring

Ground Sparring between Black BT & Brown BT 

Filmed by In-young

WHO IS WINNER? :D