The City of Industry Youth Activities League is always looking for new ways to get our youth involved in activities outside gangs and drugs. Within this quest, we have started a class in JUDO.

Judo is an Olympic sport as well as an effective means of self-defense. Students develop self-discipline and respect for themselves and others. Judo provides a means for learning self-confidence, concentration, and develops leadership skills.  It also strengthens ones' physical coordination, power, and flexibility.

The Cal State Los Angeles Judo team, under the supervision of Sensei Sanders ‘Butch’ Ishisaka (a 5th degree black belt), teaches this class.

Requirements:

Open to boys and girls between the ages of 8–16. The class if FREE, but participants are encouraged to purchase a “judogi” (judo uniform).

Brief History of Judo:

Judo is refinement of the ancient martial arts of Jujutsu.  Dr. Jigoro Kano, President of the University of Education, Tokyo, studied these ancient forms and integrated what he considered the best of their techniques into what is now the modern sport of Judo.

As in all sports, Judo has a strict set of rules that governs competition and ensures participants' safety. For those who want to test their skills, Judo offers the opportunity for competition at all skill levels ranging from club to national tournaments, and even the Olympic games. There are separate weight divisions for men and women, boys and girls.

Judo is best known for it’s spectacular throwing techniques but is also involved in grappling on the ground utilizing specialized pins. Advanced students learn arm locks and choking techniques. There are no kicks or punches in the sport of Judo as Judo is closer to Wrestling than that of Karate or Taekwondo.  Judo emphasizes safety and physical conditioning. Judo, which is translated as the “gentle way”, teaches the principle of flexibility in the application of technique. This is the flexible or efficient use of balance, leverage, and movement in the performance of Judo throws and other skills. Skill, technique and timing, rather than the use of brute strength, are the essential ingredients for success in Judo.  Judo is practiced on special mats for comfort and safety.

For additional information about the Judo program, contact Deputy Jeff Domingo at (626) 934-3079 or simply stop by and say “HELLO” at the City of Industry Sheriff's Station Community Service Center located at 205 North Hudson Ave. (directly across the street from the Sheriff’s Station.)