Morote Seoinage is our technique of the fortnight! We have a very structured curriculum here at 510 Judo, everything is planned out for the year and we focus on each technique for two weeks at a time. At the end of every quarter we spend a week reviewing the techniques of the past three months to reinforce the learning process. After review week, we have belt tests for eligible kids in the Youth program, an advanced brown and black belt workout for adults, and an in house tournament! If you like this video don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel here.  Click here to sched ..read more

Just a quick note to let you know that you can download a printable PDF copy of our schedule, current as of January 2024. 510 Judo Schedule – January 2024 Enjoy! Don’t forget we have a New Year’s special – $50 off registration for new students in our Youth program in the month of January. Click here to reserve a free trial class for yourself or your child. The post Download a printable PDF schedule appeared first on 510 Judo ..read more

  Kata Guruma translates literally as “shoulder wheel” and is also known as fireman’s carry. It is used in many forms of grappling, and one story says that Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, learned this throw from an exponent of American wrestling and incorporated it into judo. Kata Guruma is the throw we’re starting off with at the beginning of 2024. For full details we’ll see you in class! We have lots of great videos on our YouTube channel. Click here to check them all out! Click here to book a free trial class for you or your child.   The post Kata Guruma – Fireman’s Carry for J ..read more

Are you looking for San Leandro martial arts programs for your child? 510 Judo teaches practical self defense skills in a fun, safe, respectful environment. Starting at age 6, our Youth program develops strength, coordination, balance, and a sense of accomplishment. Competition opportunities are available for those that are interested. Right now you can save $50 on sign up costs for all new Youth memberships until January 31st, 2024! Our Monday and Thursday classes are currently FULL, but we do have openings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There are also limited spots availabl ..read more

Randori is a Japanese term used in judo meaning sparring or free play. The literal translation is “to pick from chaos” (ran = chaos, dori = to choose or pick something). There are many different types of randori, and to develop your judo, you should regularly try all of them, rather than get stuck on one. The basic differences have to do with intensity level and rules. Shiai or competition is the highest intensity, with the greatest risk of injury and greatest reward in terms of experience – learning what works and what doesn’t against a resisting opponent. Rarely, very rarely, should randori ..read more

An updated version of the 510 Judo Student Handbook is now available for download. This is a relatively short document, about 20 pages, jam packed with useful information for both new and advanced students. Check out the table of contents: Welcome Etiquette Respect and Safety Seiryoku Zenyo Jita Kyoei Basic Knowledge Vocabulary Nage Waza – Throws Pinning Techniques – Osaekomi Waza Grappling Techniques – Katame Waza Choking Techniques – Shime Waza Joint Locking Techniques – Kansetsu Waza Prohibited Techniques YouTube Sensei For Juniors – Age 17 and Under The Difference Between Judo and other M ..read more

  Tatami Talk is a relatively long running podcast devoted almost exclusively to judo topics. The hosts, Juan and Anthony, are black belts at Hollywood Judo. In episode 86 they talk to Sensei Jonah for about two hours about starting and running a judo club, throwing a tournament, and various other things. If you’re at all curious about the origins of 510 Judo, and the story of our first decade in existence, it’s all covered in here. We also talk about what it’s like as a first time judo tournament organizer. Enjoy! The post Tatami Talk Episode 86: Interview with Sensei Jonah appeared fir ..read more

  This week and the next we’ll be going over osaekomi escapes (osaekomi waza = pinning techniques). This is a basic but very important part of judo. It’s not as cool as an armbar or a choke, but it’s an absolutely essential part of newaza (ground techniques). What’s the best way to get out of a judo pin? Don’t get pinned in the first place! In other words, if you find yourself in a pin, to paraphrase Kurt Osiander, you messed up a long time ago. If the person on top knows what they are doing, it can be very difficult to escape from a good judo pin, especially in the 20 seconds you have i ..read more

  Just a quick note for those new to Smoothcomp: the brackets and schedule will be posted by Saturday at 10 pm here: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/11786/schedule  Once you find you bracket and name, you will see something like this (for example): “Mat 3 – Match 22 – 10:45 a.m.” Please note that although the mat assignment and match number are unlikely to change, the start time is a very rough ESTIMATE which can and probably will change. Please keep checking your phone throughout the day to see updated times. We will also have a dedicated TV screen on site with the latest match tim ..read more

Bay Area Judo Championships – CLICK HERE FOR EASY ONLINE REGISTRATION ON SMOOTHCOMP Sunday, July 16th, 2023 Castro Valley High School Main Gym 19400 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Tournament Director: Jonah Ewell USA Judo Sanction pending You are cordially invited to the inaugural Bay Area Judo Championships, to be held Sunday, July 16th, 2023 in Castro Valley, California. We hope to provide an opportunity for Northern California judokas of all ages to test their skills against each other in a convenient location. PLEASE NOTE: All judokas with current USA Judo, USJF, or USJA membersh ..read more