TAI OTOSHI

We worked tai otoshi this past Saturday, 2 April. I'm learning more about the proper positioning each time we study this major throw. Subtle movements make all of the difference in the world. I do not feel that this throw is a natural move for me, but I intend to make it into one.

NEW ADDITION TO WOLFPACK ORANGE PARK

Welcome aboard to our newest member, Michael Mach. Due to his schedule and involvement with our church (yes, we attend the same church), Mike attends the morning classes.

When you finally meet Mike, make sure to greet him the BJJ way...with a choke or joint manipulation.

SATURDAY REVIEW

This past Saturday, we went over sukui-nage and uchi-mata in judo. I am a fan of uchi-mata; it seems to me that sukui-nage is a power move. With more practice, I may change my opinion.

Welcome aboard to Andrew Sears. He is the newest member of Wolfpack Orange Park.

In BJJ, I just rolled with Nick and Jason.

Saturday Review

In BJJ this past Saturday, I went over how to pass the De La Riva guard. We will do more of this since I am personally working on using the DLR more and want people to pass me so I can get better.

In judo, we practiced the traditional ippon seio-nage and the traiditonal o-soto-gari and the "competition-style" o-soto-gari.

More Harai Goshi This Week

We will be practicing harai goshi again on Saturday night.

RESULTS FROM SATURDAY NIGHT, 22 JANUARY

David Berlin returned to assist us on Saturday, 22 January. We covered five variations of tai otoshi during the class (traditional static, with movement backwards, and from three different randori situations).

RETURN OF DAVID BERLIN

After more than a few months away recovering from a stroke, David Berlin will be returning as an assistant instructor for First Coast Kodokan Judo club on Saturday night. We all look forward to Dave's return to the mats.

Kris