The Analytical Judoka

4 Medals at the National Championships!!!

4 Medals at the National Championships!!!

as posted by Snap'd Etobicoke The May long weekend turned out to be a truly special weekend for the Art of Balance Dojo in Etobicoke, Ontario. Five athletes went to...
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How to improve when your dojo doesn’t have many training partners...

How to improve when your dojo doesn’t have many training partners...

Embrace Isolation! “The best way to get good is to strangle blue belts!  Practice with people with a limited amount of proficiency” Joe Rogan “About 80 to 90 percent of...
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Cutting Carbs to Make Weight! An Alternative to Sweating It Out!

Cutting Carbs to Make Weight! An Alternative to Sweating It Out!

by Joshua Hagen “ Yeah, it never fails to amaze me how a single lie can undo an entire lifetime of good." SHERRILYN KENYON, Upon the Midnight Clear I believe...
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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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