Judo

Orion Judo Club - The Gym

Instructor: Rich Garvin, 4th degree black belt

Class times: Monday & Thursday - 7:30-9:00pm
Open mat Tuesday & Wednesday - 7:30-9:00pm

Costs:

  • Judo dues - $60/month (no contract, e.f.t. only)
  • Uniform (gi) - $40 - $75 (depending upon size)
  • Belt testing fee - $25
  • USJF membership - $50/year

What you will need:

  • Flip flops
  • Nail clippers
  • Water bottle

General Rules

  • Judo gi must be clean and in good repair
  • Toe and finger nails must be kept trimmed
  • No jewelry worn during class
  • No shoes on mat at any time
  • Footwear must be worn while not on the mat
  • No Whining

Judo...The "Gentle Way"

The underlying theme of Judo is mutual benefit and welfare. Judo provides an emphasis on discipline and a tradition that lets you learn from your opponents, and ultimately learn about yourself. Judo encourages a balance of skill, physical ability, and a mental strength. Practice in Judo builds self-confidence as well as curtailing aggressiveness. Judokas range from 5 years old to well into their 80s.

Our facilities are among the best in the state, and we continue to make them better through the depth and character of our members.

 

The Origins of Judo

Judo is an unarmed martial art that originated in Japan. In 1882, Dr. Jiguro Kano created a scientifically balanced system to develop the mind and body. Judo was started as a result of Dr. Kano combining the best techniques, modifying and eliminating the dangerous elements of several Jujitsu styles, allowing judokas to practice and compete at a high level without risk of serious injury. Dr. Kano gave Judo a strong moral orientation with a physical education emphasis.

Some Interesting Facts About Judo

  • Judo is the second most practiced sport worldwide (Soccer is #1), with over 8 million players.
  • According to the American College of Sports Medicine, Judo is the safest sport for children under the age of 13.
  • President Theodore Roosevelt became a brown belt in Judo during his administration.
  • U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Cambell (Colorado) was captain of the 1964 Olympic Judo Team.
  • WWF wrestler "Bad News Brown" is Allen Coage, 1976 Olympic Bronze Medallist.
  • Hollywood actor James Cagney was a black belt and actress Hilary Wolf (Home Alone 1 & 2) is a Judo Olympian.
  • President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, is a black belt and was a regional champion in Judo.
  • Jeremy Glick, a Junior Collegiate Judo Champion, helped prevent unknown tragedy while on board flight 93 over Pennsylvania.