Practice is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday from 10am-12pm
the founder of Judo
Judo competition training, a most intense workout, self confidence, self-defense, and a fun atmosphere for the entire family! Our students are here for many reasons: to become physically fit, increase discipline, become more self-confident, for local competition training, and even for more advanced training. We will work with your level and goals. Our instructors have a long history of Judo in their backgrounds, each with ways of teaching their own "finer points". Our training is enjoyable, and classes are taught in a family-friendly environment. At Lancaster Judo, we consider each member a member of our family, and we want you to succeed at your goals and have fun while doing so!
Call or stop by to find out what Lancaster Judo can offer you!
*Classes 3 days a Week
*Family Discounts
*Low tuition, non-profit organization. Dues are just $30 per month! Family discounts available.
*Family-friendly atmosphere
*Kid-friendly (ages 8 and up prefered, younger welcome to watch, participate on a case-by-case basis)
*Personal attention when needed
The History of Judo.....
Judo was founded in 1882 in Tokyo, Japan. It is currently the second most popular sport in the world, second to soccer. This may be hard to belive on the east coast of the US, but in other countries youngsters start training early, and some become PAID to do judo, while others use it to earn their school books.
Judo literally means "the way of gentleness". It was developed by Dr. Jigoro Kano from the martial art Jui Jitsu. Dr Jigoro Kano took the principles of Ju Jitsu and refined them, retaining the methods that were related to a single principle: "to make the most efficient use of mental and physical energy".
After Being founded, the Kodokan Judo School opened 3 months later in May of 1882. In 1964, Judo was first introduced into the summer Olympic games.
What is Judo? What can I expect?
Judo is a sport steeped in tradition, self-discipline, and the concept of mutual benefit and welfare. At Lancaster Judo, we respect these traditions.
Judo involves various techniques, such as throwing the opponent, armlocks, choke holds, and holddowns (similar to a pin in wrestling). Points are awarded for varying degress of throws, the full point being an "Ippon", which ends the match. Ippons may also be awarded for submissions, when the opponent is forced to surrended via "tap out" due to an armlock, choke, or painful/suffocating holddown. Also, Ippons are awarded for controlling your opponent for 25 seconds in a holddown.
At practice, besides learning these techniques, we have a time called Randori. Randori is free practice where two players practice their techniques as they would in Shai, or competition.
As mentioned before, we have players of all ages, ability, and willingness. Some players choose not to compete in shai tournaments. Some players will learn Kata, or forms, and practice and/or compete in that way. Some players just come for the interesting workout!
