Since my last report three tournaments ago, a training camp and a Kata seminar have taken place in Victoria. The annual Shoreham training camp organised by Sandy Hollingsworth, and this year Tristen Everett, was once again successfully run during the long weekend in March. There were a number of guest coaches including Mr. Yamada and myself on the Sunday. It was terrific to see the enthusiasm displayed by the fifty odd, primarily junior group. Sandy noted this year the behavior of the participants made running the camp a breeze. Congratulations to all who participated and many thanks to the volunteers who gave up their time to promote judo.

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Judo is that system of physical education founded by Dr KANO Jigoro in 1882. He named his school/premises Kodokan (a place for teaching the way) and the formal name of his system NIPPON DEN KODOKAN JUDO, which implies that the Judo of the Kodokan incorporated the best there was in Japan.

You're at the Judo Tournament. What the heck is going on? Hopefully the following will be an easy introduction to the rules that will help you enjoy the tournament; you may even enjoy it so much you will want to get involved. What are they trying to do ?