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In consideration of the
recent rule changes, this is a good opportunity to reinforce the
importance of young players understanding Fundamental Judo principles.
The Competition rules of our sport have continuously changed and
will continue to be modified; therefore Judoka must have the versatility
to adapt to every situation.
The main principles of
Judo are
• JUNORI:
principle of adaptation (or gentleness or suppleness
i.e. softness can overcome hardness, this originates from old
Ju Jutsu (Yawara).
• SEIRYUKU
ZENYO : the best use of energy (mental and physical
energy of course); it will lead us to use the opponents strength
and action or reaction.
• JITA
YUWA KIYOE: mutual welfare (through reconciliation
with yourself and with the others)
To develop clever and effective
competitive judo a sound understanding of an ACTION – REACTION
principle ensures best use of our energy as a judo player- efficient
and effective use of strength, movements and the intention
of our opponents. In all combat sports and in particular for competitive
Judo, the guard (stance + kumi kata + distance), the ability to
move (variations of posture, distance, and pace) are the components
required to produce dynamic Judo and to master ACTION – REACTION
principle. It is this principle which creates opportunities to
throw during a fight, and it is this target that makes Judo the
sport it is.
If we only train young
players to ‘imitate’ Seniors they will not develop an understanding
of this principle and build the skills required to adapt to any
situation.
The most recent rule changes
can be seen as a real catalyst to renew our understanding of the
Fundamental Judo Technical Skills and Professor Jigoro Kano’s
Judo theory of Kuzushi, Tsukuri and Kake, in order to become more
efficient and use effective dynamic judo to win at levels of competition
(domestic to international).
We have been fortunate in Great Britain
as we began this process at the start of the Foundation phase
of the Olympic Cycle in November 2008, and with the development
of the Cadet and Junior Framework. Now, we must keep the momentum.
Patrick Roux
BJA head Coach
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