EDMOND — Editor’s Note: Each week the Sun will profile an organization participating in the Edmond Sun Community Sports Desk. The Edmond Community Sports Desk can be found at edmondsun.ok.oursportscommunity.com
OKC Defensive Tactics Judo has seen incredible growth since opening its doors 10 years ago. The organization which is recognized club with both USA Judo and the US Judo Association offers quality judo programs for kids and adults in a family setting.
Judo, which was founded in 1882 by Professor Jigoro Kano in Japan, primarily evolved from the earlier art of ju jitsu. The main principals of Judo include “maximum efficiency with minimum energy” and “mutual welfare and benefit”. In other words, using your opponent’s strength and momentum against him and learning the techniques and progressing in a safe manner.
Judo can be an effective means of self defense for everyone, no matter the size and strength of your opponent. The benefits of judo can be applied in virtually every aspect of your life. The sport and can be practiced as a competition sport or as a viable self defense system can be an excellent form of self defense, cardiovascular, and strength training.
OKC Defensive Tactics Judo, which is located at 1810 E. Memorial Road, recently handed out its annual awards. Camryn Conroy was named Junior Player of the Year, Travis Serna won Senior Player of the Year Award, Ryan Willoughby was named Instructor of the Year, while Andre Caldwell and Lawrence Wilkowske took home the Warrior’s Awards.
For more information on the OKC Defensive Tactics visit the Edmond Sun Community Sports and on their site at www.okcdt.com.
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Featured sports organization of the week: OKC Defensive Tactics Judo
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