You are here:
Judo/Expert Profile
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 P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karan | 09/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank sir |
| MJ | 07/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes I know all depends on the ..... |
| Michael | 02/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very thoughtful answer,the best! |
| David | 12/30/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much sir, I ne ..... |
| Danny | 09/11/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Ed Carol
2011-09-14 Age for starting judo:
In Judo there are no losers. Each class makes you better than you were before. By working out with those who know more and are more expert in Judo, you will gain faster and more knowledge. Every person
2011-07-04 Judo and aikido:
One of Jigaro Kano's first students came up with the art of Aikido and many high ranking Judo people turned to Aikido when they tired of taking hard falls. Aikido uses rolls as opposed to falls. Judo
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
Answers by Expert:
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.