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Here’s a gallery of Checkmate Judoka doing “Free Practice” (Japanese word “Randori”). Randori, which Judo founder Jigoro Kano considered one of the most important parts of Judo, is dynamic practice where partners learn to apply technique in a unpredictable environment, against an unscripted partner. Randori can be practiced at any…

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Here’s a gallery of Checkmate Judoka participating in Judo Shia. While competition is not our clubs primary focus, tournament is still a valuable experience. It lets judoka test their technique in a simulated “anything can happen” combat environment. Click on any image above to browse Sensei Pat

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