Olympic-Style Judo
Judo is "the gentle path", even though it consists of throws, chokes and holds. To practice Judo safely, the students must trust and respect one another, so as not to be slammed on the mat, but gently placed. Like Karate, Judo emphasizes respect and character-development alongside its training regimen.
Judo has flourished as an Olympic sport and is the second most widely practiced sport in the world (behind soccer). The Judo Curriculum will be geared towards competition with the aim to produce national champions, and be open to the public for recreation, as well
Open for wrestling practices
The wrestling club complements the Judo school. Since wrestling is practiced both in the East and West, it fits harmoniously within the Ryokubi Dojo Program schedule. The main issue with high school wrestling is that it is seasonal, and there is a high demand for a wrestling club in the off-season. The wrestlers meet during off-season and be geared for members already enrolled in local high-school / middle school competition.
The Chief Instructor of Ryokubi Judo Program is Sensei Leo. Sensei Leo, who has been practicing Judo almost all of his life, is also a highly recognized wrestler. He holds an astonishing 111-3 record for 75 kilos, which remains the unbeaten Connecticut record.
Click here to see the schedule for Judo Program.
Olympic-Style Judo
The ultimate goal in Judo is to develop oneself to the maximum extent possible, always striving for perfection, so that one can contribute something of value to the society he/she lives in. The Ryokubi Dojo provides the premier Judo Program taught by one of the best instructors in the country.