It's great being a judo vagabond. I get to travel to places in the judo world that most are not able to. I've been able to work out in both Korea and Japan the past five years of my life and consider … [Read more...]
My Teaching English in Korea eBook is Out Now
May 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Blogging and making videos brought a whole element to my time in Korea that I never expected. Lots of meaningful interaction with people from different corners of the world who are interested in … [Read more...]
Korean Names of the 12 Most Popular Judo Techniques
December 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Special thanks to my friends over at 90 Day Korean who helped with putting this article together. They were key in helping to link up the meanings of Korean terminology and how they apply to the judo … [Read more...]
Korean Judo University (This is Why They WIN!)
September 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
You know, it’s a long uphill battle to beat the Koreans in judo. Here’s why. As children, Koreans can enroll in one of the many elementary schools across their country that have designated judo … [Read more...]
This Is the Kodokan Judo Institute (2015 Tour)
May 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM7Mq8Z_aPE Visiting the Kodokan Judo Institute is something I would recommend for any judo enthusiast. We all know how widespread judo is in Japan, but to be at … [Read more...]
Judo High School in South Korea (한국의 유도 고등학교)
November 18, 2014 by 4 Comments
South Korea has always been, and will continue to be one of the dominant forces in the sport of judo. Whenever a Korean team is present at an international-level competition, you can be certain that … [Read more...]
Judo Throws Taught by Korean 7th Dan Master
April 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Wow! It's been nearly a year since I first posted judo video tutorials by my 7th dan instructor. I don't know why I haven't done more. I literally walked into one of the coolest situations a judoka … [Read more...]
Attending the 2013 IJF Judo Grand Prix in Jeju, South Korea
December 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jeju is one of South Korea's prized possessions. The volcanic island is home to many UNESCO heritage sites and is aptly called the "Hawaii of Korea". Being less than an hour flight from Gimhae … [Read more...]
Korean Judo Excellence Begins in School
August 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
For the judo lovers out there, you know about South Korea. Names like Jeon Ki-Young (전기영), Lee Won-Hee (이원희), Wang Ki-Chun (왕기춘), and Kim Jae-Bum (김재범) resound in the judo world as defining … [Read more...]
Faces of Pain: the Tales of My Judo Injuries in Korea
July 23, 2013 by 3 Comments
As I am sitting here writing this blog, my arm is slowly returning to a normal color. Fleeting are the days of tie-dye skin tone and a swollen Popeye-sized forearm. What am I rambling about? Yet … [Read more...]