(Blue) Level test in Mannam Judo

Today (2nd of Feb) had a level test at Hanyang University Class. 

We waited for six months before we tested for blue. Usually people get as its easy. 

(At the same time we had different thoughts...)  

A Blue Belt level test requirements 

- Ability to demonstrate all break-fall(forward rolling and backward) from right and left side

- Instructor let you upside down stroke and check how you do break-fall by falling.

- No contest wins required.


->> The grading test in Mannam Judo is such a great tool to help give each member a sense of progression and achievement. Let's keep our enthusiastic about Judo. 

Practice only makes for improvement! 

When Mannam Judo meets Yoga

Jacob (Canada, English teacher) 

Jacob (Canada) has been practicing Yoga for three years. 

We requested to share his experience during the ending warm up time. 

Although our requestion could be unexpected to him, 

he naturally started teaching such a great lesson for yoga. 

Place @Hanyang University 

That would be nice if some music was put on.  

 The balance of poses and breathing help you achieve stress management and relaxation. 

Mannam Judo Club memebers

Yoga pose - the warrior 

Everyone said yoga stretching made them so refreshed and relaxed. 

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As we, Mannam Judo Club, are all volunteers, 

there is no hesitation to share our faculty. 

Sharing is always good to refresh each of us's physical body and mind.  

Mannam judo is always happy to share anything you bring or we have. 

Get in touch with Mannam Judo club.  

Mannam Judo: Best Male Player Ranking

#1. Kano Jigoro (the inventor of Judo)

Kano Jigoro (1860, Japan)

* Kano simple profile

Kano was the inventor of judo. Judo was the first Japanese martial art to be known as an official Olympic sport. His official honours and decorations included the First Order of Merit and Grand Order of the Rising Sun and the Third Imperial Degree.

* Jujitsu Beginnings

Kano's father used to have a strong belief in education so his father sent him to attend private English school to improve his English and German. For this opportunity let Kano even helped out in his documentation of jujitsu studies.

He passed away in 4th of May 1938, aged 77.
 

 * Judo founder

Kano formulated his own views for martial arts, that made him to invent a martial art style of his own. His style had the main fundamental of utilise the energy of opponents against them and eradicated some dangerous techniques of Jujitsu.
The name of Judo combined the characters ju(柔), meaning "pliancy", and "do", which is literally "The Way", but figuratively meaning method.

#2. David Douillet 

David Douillet (1968, Rouen)

 

 * Profile

David is currently a retired French judo player and politician. He was born in the city of Rouen. Standing at 1.90 meters and weighing 125 kilo grams, he won the judo heavyweight gold medals in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games in Atlanta and Sydney. 4 titles, 2 Gold medals, and a Bronze.




* Politician

His achievements made him one of the famous judoka in French history. After covering the sports career, he was engaged in politics.

 

 

 

 

#3. Satoshi Ishii

 

Satoshi Ishii (1986, Japan)

 

 * Profile

Satoshi Ishii is a famous Japanese Judoka and mixed Martial artist noted for winning a gold medal in Olympic Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympic Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, and silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games and two All-Japan Judo Championships.

 

* Mixed martial arts career

As he made many successes in judo, Ishii decided to apply his talents in the sport of mixed martial arts(MMA) to the dismay of the Japanese Judo Federation(JJF).

 

 

 

#4. Kim Jae- Bum

 

Kim Jae-Bum (1985, South Korea)

 

* Profile

Kim Jae-Bum is a male South Korean judo player. Kim won a gold medal in the -73kg class at the 2004 World junior Judo Championships in Hungary. At the 2005 Asian Judo Championships in Tashkent, he won a gold medal in the -73kg class.

 

 

* Best Achievements

Kim won his first major gold medal at the 2010 World judo Championships held in Tokyo, which was hold a match with two-time Olympic medallist Leandro Cuilheiro of Brazil.

Kim became the two-time world champion at the 2011 World Judo Championships held in Paris.

In summer Olympics 2012, Kim won gold medal in men's -81kg division, defeating German Judo player Ole Bischof.

The 1st Mannam Sports team Chatting time

 

Place@ Bon Cafe at Kang-dong station

 

Time@ 19:30

 

The 1st Mannam Sports team chatting time was hold on 25th of January. Mannan scoccer, basketball, judo, running all were gathering at the Bon Cafe.

 

Memebers Visiting Book  

 

 

Chatting place:  Bon Caffe

 

 

 

Delicious Korean Fries, Spicy rice cakes, Pizza and Stuffed bread

 

What a present! the owner of Bon Cafe gave us big suprising presents.   

Akmal left a message to support our first chatting time.

Akmal, you were a very big pleasure to be in our Judo team.

Fanta Beverage Models

 

 

Foot ball team Verse to Judo playing pingpong  

We are in mood for sports in everywhere.  

Mannam Judo team

 Hope more people come more pleasrue surround.  

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 practice (Video)

Mannam Judo Practice Quick YouTube Clip 

Sabu(Left) & Dima (Right)

@ Place: Hanyang University (Lin2) 

@ Date: Thursday (Meeting at 19:30) & Saturday (Meeting at 7:00)  

@ Meeting spot is in front of Hanyang University train station. 

Why are you barefoot when practising Judo?

Today, Hanyang University where Mannam Judo class run every Thursday were absolutly frozen and he mats were like icy due to no heating oil. We had to put on our shocks even thought its not proper way but, we could not play without them.  

Suddenly this question banged to my head. 

"Why are we barefoot when we do Judo?" 

Maybe the answer is just simple as a matter of safety and cleanliness.  

     

But, in order to be a real pro of Judo, I need to discover the fact in terms of history and lead you to think this because its fun! :D

So now I am asking again...  about why wearing socks are not allowed during the Judo time. 

Reason1. Most martial arts play in their barefoot. 

Reason2. In the earliest years, most people did not have shoes. Especially ancient Japanese were  removed the shoes at the door when entering home. 

Therefore, Judo is practised without shoes, since its indoor sports.   

Judo time 

Reason3. Judo should be practised on mats in a controlled environment. 

Dangerous moment! 

With wearing shoes or socks you could accidentally end up causing injuries to the opponent from the hard abrasive rubbing.    

NO Socks!

YES Barefoot!
( I know its not good smell~lol but be love one and other ;) ) 

Reason4. The advantage of barefoot is helpful for strengthens the muscles on your foot and grappling. Like Judo the feet should be used like a second set of hands as players have a crude ability to grasp. 

Therefore, barefoot are more pleasure for opponent in Judo. 

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

Ruslan's Mannam Judo story

1. What is your name?

-> Ruslan Sartbaev

2. How long have you been in Korea?

-> About three years

3. When did you start learning Judo?

-> Since I joint the Mannam Judo Club I began to learn Judo.
Before I used to play Sambo, which is a Russian martial art, when I was in my hometown, Kyrgyzstan.  So getting involved in the Japanese martial art was not so hardwork to me as other beginners did. (pointing out ) haha. (I am not boasting at all. )

 

5. What do you like about Mannam Judo?

->  AH! People I have met from Judo were a very pleasure to have in this country where I could be lonely or unhappy for staying. But, I think Mannam Judo team let me have lots of opportunities to face world-wide people. Therefore, I like everything from here, especially Mannam people who always teach me how to love. That's why I am always full of love when I am in Mannam Judo team. :)   

6. The most impressive moments about Mannam Judo.

-> The most impressive? umm,, let me think about..
In the summer of 2012, I got a golden medal from the Judo individual tournament in Jeon ju.
Although I was in the biggest pain by getting injured my right shoulder, I just could not give up
and walk away behind other members. But, I did not expect to achieve the first place I finally did!! it was a miracle. I especially thank to Sabu who gives me the wonderful introduction of Judo that's the reason why my Judo has been improved so well, and also to my parents who always support me.  

7. Last words you want to say to us.

-> Today is passing to the end but, it is precious since it never comes back.
So I would like to keep in touch with all you guys even 5 or 10 years later. Let's go for a picnic in my country or any other country. ^^

The rank of Judo (Mannam judo)

The rank of Judo is allocated according to skill and knowledge.

The rank is indicated by the color of belt that practitioners wear.

There are two broad categories of rank: those who have attained a level of competency at which they are considered worthy of a blak belt and who hold dan grades are collectively