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Judo/Expert Profile
Expertise
Mr. Ohlenkamp can answer any questions about Judo having practiced it since 1968. Author of a best-selling book on Judo and a 6th degree black belt, he has compiled a comprehensive web site (JudoInfo.com) to provide the information to everyone.
Organizations
United States Judo Inc., United States Judo Association, United States Judo Federation, Nanka Yudanshakai, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, Japan, Encino Judo Club.
Publications
As a pioneer in promoting martial arts around the world through the internet, Mr. Ohlenkamp created one of the first web pages devoted to Judo. Since 1995 his Judo Information Site at JudoInfo.com has been the most highly acclaimed, most popular, and most comprehensive Judo web site on the internet. He also runs several other Judo sites like JudoForum.com, DoJudo.com, and BlackBeltJudo.com. He has also authored a book on Judo, contributed to other martial arts books, and had articles published in most of the major Judo publications in the US. The U.S. edition of the book is called Judo Unleashed (2006, McGraw-Hill) but is also available under other titles in the UK, Germany, Russia, and The Netherlands.
Education/Credentials
Mr. Ohlenkamp is a 6th degree black belt and has been nationally certified as a Judo instructor, coach, and rank examiner. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development with a specialty in recreation from California State University, Northridge.
Awards and Honors
6th degree black belt in Judo and Jujitsu, US Judo Coach of the Year-1999, U.S. Team Coach at the 1988 Paralympics in Seoul, Korea, the 1989 World Championships for the Blind in Manchester, England, and the 1990 World Championships and Games for the Disabled in Assen, Netherlands, and member of the International Blind Sports Association Judo Technical Committee from 1988 to 1993.
What do you like about this subject?
Judo is a beautiful competitive sport and a practical self-defense system. It is truly the way of gentleness and flexibility.
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Recent Answers from Neil Ohlenkamp
2009-05-15 black belt:
This depends on the promotion system in use for the person. In other words, what country and organization the promotion is submitted to. Most have promotion opportunities for non-competitors that allow
2008-09-22 Looking for an instructor:
I also trained with Sung Bo Suk and Bob Ota. Bob Ota passed away about 20 years ago, and I heard that Sung Bo Suk moved away at least that long ago. I have not heard anything about him for a long time
2008-06-14 JUDO:
A Martial Art can be defined as a system of techniques and exercises developed as an effective means for self-defense and fighting, both unarmed and with the use of weapons. Usually the term refers to
2008-03-25 Shinohara v. Douillet:
Although I initially agreed that Shinohara gained control and should have been awarded ippon, I can see it both ways. Douillet initiated an attack that knocked down Shinohara, or Shinohara escaped and
2007-11-30 KONICHIVAAA!!!:
See a doctor immediately. This kind of injury is generally fixed quite easily and you can enjoy a full recovery, including top level competition. The worst that can happen if you have good medical care
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