Empowering the Next Generation

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Judo Joe

 Chicago is famous for it's size, diversity and politics. This makes it interesting and a challenge.

Judo Joe was a native of the Chicago area.  Many of us start out on Wrestling teams and find

Judo. Judo preceded Karate here in the U.S. at the wholesale level. Matter of fact many Y.M.C.A's

would not let Karate-ka use the name Karate but preferred Judo name


The Army used Sawdust pits to practice Hand-to-Hand with recruits. Judo is a respectable art

because the recipient lands on the ground. If un-trained the impact can be devastating ,at most and

dizzying ,at least.

Judo Joe was a Heavy weight. He had wide hips. This means when he tugged, his opponent

yielded. He was fast. He would start in a Karate position then ensnarl  his opponent. Whop!

The Major Hip throw was his trademark. Many a Karate-ka was obliterated from his Hip Throws.


Judo Joe should have been disqualified and forgotten about in Karate Tournament history.

He was big, skillful. Would he have faired at the Kodukan World Mecca of Judo in Japan?

We don't know. We do know and stated earlier ,Chicago and every place else has its politics.

The other point is ,why not is incorporate some breakfall training in the gym. One needs a

trainer and mats of course and make sure one is healthy enough for the workout. Thank

Judo Joe.

                                 

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