We have a no nonsense approach to training. There is no bowing and I
prefer not to be addressed as sensei. Not because I feel that these
customs are wrong, but because I am not comfortable with them. If you
want to show your respect to me, get on the mat and work. I get more
gratification from that than I ever will by being bowed to. Respect and
discipline are #1 to our training philosophies. Everyone that steps on my
mat deserves and receives my respect. And you in turn you must show the
same respect for the instructors and your training partners.
prefer not to be addressed as sensei. Not because I feel that these
customs are wrong, but because I am not comfortable with them. If you
want to show your respect to me, get on the mat and work. I get more
gratification from that than I ever will by being bowed to. Respect and
discipline are #1 to our training philosophies. Everyone that steps on my
mat deserves and receives my respect. And you in turn you must show the
same respect for the instructors and your training partners.
The Kids and Youth programs are more strict than the adult program. The kids
are to refer to all adults as sir or ma'am. The behavior that they display outside of
the school plays just as important roll in the progression of ranks as does
technical ability. Before all rank testing a meeting is set with the parents to
discuss the progress of their child in judo and also to give parents a chance to
have an active roll in the learning process. Also how the progress is coming on
any goals you had set at prior meetings. This is a great opportunity to get the
kids away from the TV and give them something to accomplish. Both the Kids
and the Youth programs have a class size limit of 10 students. This is to ensure
that I am able to give them the individual attention needed to teach effectively.
And it helps them to not be as distracted by large groups. I look forward to
meeting with you to discuss the opportunity to teach your child Judo.
are to refer to all adults as sir or ma'am. The behavior that they display outside of
the school plays just as important roll in the progression of ranks as does
technical ability. Before all rank testing a meeting is set with the parents to
discuss the progress of their child in judo and also to give parents a chance to
have an active roll in the learning process. Also how the progress is coming on
any goals you had set at prior meetings. This is a great opportunity to get the
kids away from the TV and give them something to accomplish. Both the Kids
and the Youth programs have a class size limit of 10 students. This is to ensure
that I am able to give them the individual attention needed to teach effectively.
And it helps them to not be as distracted by large groups. I look forward to
meeting with you to discuss the opportunity to teach your child Judo.
The costs involved in training are very limited. Outside of your monthly membership
fee all you need is a Judo or Jiu Jitsu uniform. Uniforms range from $40 to $200 for
children's sizes and from $50 to $350 for adult sizes. Like anything else cost
depends somewhat on quality, but is controlled much more by name brand. If you
want your rank registered it runs $40 per year to belong to one of the governing
bodies. If you plan to compete in Judo you have to join one of them. Testing fees
run $35 per rank exam and include your new belt and rank certificate.
fee all you need is a Judo or Jiu Jitsu uniform. Uniforms range from $40 to $200 for
children's sizes and from $50 to $350 for adult sizes. Like anything else cost
depends somewhat on quality, but is controlled much more by name brand. If you
want your rank registered it runs $40 per year to belong to one of the governing
bodies. If you plan to compete in Judo you have to join one of them. Testing fees
run $35 per rank exam and include your new belt and rank certificate.
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| This site is owned and maintained by The American Combat Academy St. Cloud, MN. All Rights Reserved. |
I will try to cover a few of the most common questions I run into.
The answer is when you quit asking you are probably ready. But in reality you are looking at 5 years.
No. Competition is completely voluntary. Winning tournaments will not get you through the syllabus any faster. But when approached correctly, competition is fun.
No. The teaching style I use will get you in shape and well on your way to your fitness goals while progressing through the ranks.
Yes. Judo and Jiu Jitsu have some great women leaders. Pat Butler has written many books on Judo. Some just for women. These arts are "Ju" or gentle arts. This does not
mean that they are soft. It means pliable. The ability to use your opponents strength
coupled with your own means NO brute force necessary.
I hope this helped to answer some of your questions. I am always eager to answer any
questions you may have so please do not hesitate to use the Contact Us link.
I will make this as brief as possible. Ju-do is one of the Ju, or as known in the west "gentle" arts. The description is a bit deceiving as Ju does not imply gentle in this
context. It means pliable or yielding. In this way Judo conforms to the individual rather
than the individual conforming to rigid techniques. As a Judo practitioner you make
the techniques work for you. Judo is and can be practiced by those thought to be past
their prime with relative ease. And finally Judo teaches you to use the force of an
opponent against them so no brute force is required to topple a much stronger
person. Judo simply put is effective for everyone. Once you get on the mat, you will be
hooked.
 | "When will I get a Black Belt?" |
| "Do I have to compete to gain rank?" |
| "Do I have to get back into shape before starting training?" |
| "Do women train in Judo and Jiu Jitsu?" |
mean that they are soft. It means pliable. The ability to use your opponents strength
coupled with your own means NO brute force necessary.
I hope this helped to answer some of your questions. I am always eager to answer any
questions you may have so please do not hesitate to use the Contact Us link.
| "Why Judo?" |
context. It means pliable or yielding. In this way Judo conforms to the individual rather
than the individual conforming to rigid techniques. As a Judo practitioner you make
the techniques work for you. Judo is and can be practiced by those thought to be past
their prime with relative ease. And finally Judo teaches you to use the force of an
opponent against them so no brute force is required to topple a much stronger
person. Judo simply put is effective for everyone. Once you get on the mat, you will be
hooked.
 |