The Analytical Judoka

What is Evidence-Based Coaching, and why does every single coach need to get on board with it NOW?

What is Evidence-Based Coaching, and why does every single coach need to get on board with it NOW?

by Joshua Hagen Nine out of ten coaches who read that headline immediately snapped their minds shut. If you're still reading this, you're in the ten percent of coaches who...
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Politics Aren't Hurting Our Sport of Judo, They Are Destroying Our Athletes!

Politics Aren't Hurting Our Sport of Judo, They Are Destroying Our Athletes!

by Joshua Hagen I am and have long been a huge fan of Saeid MOLLAEI as a judoka. I do not know him personally, nor anyone in his inner circle,...
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How To Do Sagi MUKI's Chop O-Soto

How To Do Sagi MUKI's Chop O-Soto

If you have never seen this type of two on one O-Soto-Gari before, it can be devastating at the start of a gripping exchange.  Your opponent doesn't have any hands...
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PRIVATE TRAINING ISN'T ONLY FOR WEIGHT LIFTING!

PRIVATE TRAINING ISN'T ONLY FOR WEIGHT LIFTING!

by Joshua Hagen The fitness industry has a long history of private or personal training.  There is very good reason for this: IT WORKS! People lose weight, reduce their chances...
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Another National Medal!

Another National Medal!

The Art of Balance Dojo has had an incredible start to the 2018-2019 season.  The medal haul has been plentiful including a recent Silver Medal at the ELITE 8 NATIONAL...
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LEGAL and FREE Performance Enhancement You're Missing Out On!

LEGAL and FREE Performance Enhancement You're Missing Out On!

The Blue Jays and other professional clubs are researching sleep and trying to get more out of athletes’ sleep. The High Performance Department of the Toronto Blue Jays actually took on the mantra “prepare, work, recover”, and research suggests that we should all be making this our motto. 
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High Performance Judo Program

High Performance Judo Program

Lacking motivation today?  Maybe this will make you want to work
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*New* Tots Program

*New* Tots Program

Now taking registrations for our new Tots judo program, designed for kids under 4 to have fun rolling & wrestling with their parents. Tuesdays at 12:30pm. Just $60 per month!...
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