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Expertise
All questions about Judo, history, techniques, dojos, Senseis, National Organizations, uniforms, etc. Most questions about JiuJitsu, kinds, methods, history.
Experience in the area
Over 30 years training and teaching Judo and JiuJitsu. Competition in Judo. Using JiuJitsu on the street. Yodan (Fourth dan) in Judo. Shodan (1st dan) in Heike-ryu JiuJitsu. Sandan in USJJF JiuJitsu
Organizations
United States Judo Association. United States Judo Federation. United States Judo Inc. United States JiuJitsu Association.
Education/Credentials
Trained under Y.Vincent Tamura founder of the Tamura Judo Institute and Heike-ryu JiuJitsu, 9th Dan.
Awards and Honors
Second Place 1981 National Judo Championships, 172 lb Masters. 2nd Place International Police Olympics Masters division, 3rd place International Police Olympics 172 lb division. 1982.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| MJ | 07/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes I know all depends on the ..... |
| Michael | 02/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very thoughtful answer,the best! |
| David | 12/30/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much sir, I ne ..... |
| Danny | 09/11/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Taylor | 08/07/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, i think im going to ..... |
Recent Answers from Ed Carol
2009-09-18 judo injuries:
Actually the best place to answer this question is the Kodokan in Japan or any National organization that keeps records on Judo matches. In the U.S. the United States of America Judo, the United States
2009-07-11 About Judo please:
Oh yes! There are three ways to win a Judo match. Throws done properly, pins, chokes, and arm-bars. Judo was developed as a safe way to practice Japanese JiuJitsu. Some older Judo players got tired
2009-02-16 Best martial arts for older adults:
The oldest student I ever had was in his eighties. He played for over 10 years and was killed falling off a mountain while trout fishing in Colorado! I have taught blind guys and cripples of several
2008-12-30 Where can I learn judo?:
Hey David! You are starting on a great path in your life! If I had it to do over again I would start earlier! Otherwise I would do the same as I have. Go to the United States Judo Association page
2007-09-03 Help me please:
I didn't see a questions here. Assuming that you are asking me what is the best Martial Art for fighting that depends on the individual. In my experience, Kempo Karate properly taught is a devastatingly
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