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Do's and Don'ts in Learning
Judo
By Yoshiaki Yamashita 10th Degree Black Belt
1.
Study the correct way of
applying the throws. Throwing with brute force is not the correct way of
winning in JUDO. The most important point is to win with technique.
2.
2.First learn offensive.
You will see that defense is included in offensive. You will make no progress
learning defense first.
3.
Do not dislike falling.
Learn the timing of the throw while you are being thrown.
4.
Practice your throws by
moving your body freely as possible in all directions. Do not lean to one side
or get stiff. A great deal of repetition in a throw will be rewarded with a
good throw.
5.
Increase the number of
practices and contests. You will never make any progress without accumulating a
number of practices.
6.
Do not select your
opponents (which means do not say that you do or don't like to practice with a
certain person). Everyone has his own specialty. You must try to learn all of
them and make them your own.
7.
Never neglect to improve
the finer points. Practicing without any effort to improve will result in slow
progress. Always recall your habits, as well as those of your opponent, while
making improvement.
8.
In practice put your
heart and soul into it. It will interfere with your progress in practice if you
keep on without this spirit.
9.
Never forget what your
instructor or higher ranking members teach you. During practice you will make
great progress if you keep in mind what they have said to you.
10.
Try to continue your
practice as much as possible. Applying half‑way will result in a very grave
situation in your progress.
11.
Watch and study throws
as much as possible when trying to improve and advance. The technique and mind
are just like the front and back of one’s hand, meaning they are very closely
related.
12.
Refrain from overeating
and drinking. Remember that overeating and drinking will bring an end to your
practice and JUDO.
13.
Always try to think of
improvement, and don't think that you are too good. The latter is very easy to
do while learning JUDO.
14.
There is no end in
learning JUDO.