Welcome to Lang Park Judo!
The purpose of the website is to be an information portal for the entire goings on in the club. Newsletters will be posted on the site so that you can easily access the info you need for any month. There are also several useful links including Suncorp Stadiums Event Schedule for 2010 (so you can check when we are not in). Get in have a play, check out some of the piccies and get used to the new site – it’s your club website!
Judo - A Brief Explanation
Judo is not only a sport (an Olympic Sport at that), it’s a Martial Art that can be used for recreational or social activity, fun and fitness or as a practical form of self defence.
Judo was first founded by Dr Jigaro Kano in 1882. He took what he considered to be the best techniques from the ancient art of Jujutsu, refined them and developed new techniques. As a result Judo has evolved into the modern martial art and sport practised world-wide by millions today.
Judo is famous for its spectacular Throws, but also involves Grappling and Hold-down techniques. Senior players also use techniques of Arm Locks and Strangles.
Judo literally means “gentle way" and teaches the efficient use of balance, leverage and movement, rather than brute strength to overcome an opponent. Judo teaches you to use an opponent’s force against them rather than to meet them head-on, thus giving a smaller person the ability to overcome a bigger, more powerful person.
An aspect often overlooked as a benefit of Judo training is the technique of Break Falling, and these have many practical applications for sports or activities other than Judo.
Training Times
Wednesday & Friday
Juniors: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seniors: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
