Bognor Regis Zen Judo Dojo

31/10/2024

If you normally pay by bank transfer, there will be four training sessions this month (November). The total due will be £28 (please let me know when you have paid). If anyone is having issues with paying for sessions please talk to Sensei Yvonne.

We have room to take on new and returning students, if you know anyone who might be interested in giving Judo a go please let them know.

Sensei John Robertson 6th Dan
(Chief Instructor)

03/10/2024

As I have had a number of enquiries recently I thought I would post some more info for beginners.

Training day Monday 7 to 9pm. Mixed session children and adults £7 pay as you go.

If you stay then after a few sessions there will be a membership fee which includes the mat insurance (normally £15 per year renewed in September ).
Clothing can be any loose fitting jogging bottoms and a t-shirt to start with.

As visitors seem to have problems finding the dojo (hall) if you are coming in from Chichester Road the hall is at the back of The Art Of Dance (old village school buildings) studio, entrance to hall and car park is between the Church grave yard and the school buildings on the right. A bit dark in winter but plenty of parking. If you have problems finding us please let me know.

For more info visit www.brzjc.co.uk

John
Sensei
(chief instructor)

Welcome to the Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club website.

30/09/2024

Busy session tonight. Good to have Martin back on the mat after his op and welcome to Martin (number 3 🙂 ) who seemed to pick up the ukemi very quickly.

We still have room for some new or returning students.

Sensei John Robertson
(Chief Instructor)

23/09/2024

Well done everyone at tonight’s session. That was a tough workout and it was great to see everyone putting in maximum effort.

Sensei Martin

26/08/2024

ZJF Membership Fees For 2024/25 Are Now Due (September 1st 2024).

If you wish to remain a Zen Judo Family member and train in ZJF Clubs your membership fees of £15 need to be paid and membership cards (both ZJF blue grading card and Kenshindoryu licence book) supplied for signing by your Chief Instructor.

The membership fee includes mat insurance for the year. Please note that due to the finacial climate we are not increasing our fees at present, this might unfortunately have to change if costs for hall hire increase later this year.

NB: Also note that New first-time licences or replacements will incure an additional £2 fee to cover printing costs.

NO MAT INSURANCE NO TRAINING or GRADING.

Please see your Club Sensei for more information or contact me direct.

Sensei John Robertson
(On behalf of the Zen Judo Family)

03/08/2024

Professor Kano formulated Judo to be more than just a martial art, he wished for his students to also be useful members of society.

30/07/2024

Another quiet and very hot session last night. Looked at no gi variations on techniques and some basic self defence. Good to have Jon back on the mat again and thanks to Sensei Dave for making the trip over from Portsmouth again.

Remember to pack a t-shirt with your gi in case the next few weeks are as hot.

Sensei John

19/07/2024

POST: ''KUZUSHI''
Kuzushi é um conceito central no judô, referindo-se ao ato de desequilibrar o oponente para facilitar a aplicação de técnicas de projeção (nage-waza). O termo "kuzushi" deriva do verbo japonês "kuzusu", que significa "derrubar" ou "destruir". No contexto do judô, kuzushi é a arte de romper o equilíbrio do adversário, tornando-o vulnerável a uma técnica de projeção.

''Importância do Kuzushi''
Kuzushi é fundamental porque sem desequilibrar o oponente, a aplicação de uma técnica de projeção seria ineficaz ou impossível. A técnica deve ser aplicada em um momento em que o oponente está fora de equilíbrio, o que reduz a capacidade dele de resistir ou contra-atacar.

''Princípios do Kuzushi''
Existem três fases principais na execução de uma técnica de projeção no judô:

1ºKuzushi (Desequilíbrio)
O primeiro passo é romper o equilíbrio do oponente em uma das oito direções.

2ºTsukuri (Preparação ou Entrada)
O segundo passo é a entrada na posição adequada para aplicar a técnica de projeção.

3ºKake (Execução ou Projeção)
O terceiro passo é a execução da técnica, projetando o oponente ao chão.

''As Oito Direções do Kuzushi''
As oito direções de desequilíbrio são baseadas nos pontos cardeais e intermediários, oferecendo uma abordagem completa para controlar o equilíbrio do oponente:

1º Mae Kuzushi (Puxando para frente)
Desequilibrar o oponente para a frente.

2º Ushiro Kuzushi (Empurrando para trás)
Desequilibrar o oponente para trás.

3º Migi Kuzushi (Puxando a direita)
Desequilibrar o oponente para a direita.

4º Hidari Kuzushi (Puxando a esquerda)
Desequilibrar o oponente para a esquerda.

5ºMae-migi Kuzushi (Puxando de frente a direita)
Desequilibrar o oponente para a frente e para a direita.

6º Mae-hidari Kuzushi (Puxando de frente a esquerda)
Desequilibrar o oponente para a frente e para a esquerda.

7º Ushiro-migi Kuzushi (Empurrando para trás a direita)
Desequilibrar o oponente para trás e para a direita.

8º Ushiro-hidari Kuzushi (Empurrando para trás a esquerda)
Desequilibrar o oponente para trás e para a esquerda.

''Aplicação Prática do Kuzushi''
Para aplicar kuzushi de forma eficaz, o judoca deve entender como usar o corpo e a força de maneira coordenada. Aqui estão alguns pontos chave para a aplicação prática:

1º Postura e Movimento
Mantenha uma postura sólida e estável. Use movimentos sutis para desequilibrar o oponente sem comprometer seu próprio equilíbrio.

2º Coordenação de Mãos e Pés
Use suas mãos para puxar ou empurrar o oponente enquanto coordena seus pés para posicionar-se corretamente.

3º Timing e Oportunidade
O timing é crucial. Observe os movimentos do oponente e aplique kuzushi no momento em que ele está mais vulnerável.

4º Uso do Quadril e do Centro de Gravidade
Mova seu centro de gravidade de maneira que influencie diretamente o equilíbrio do oponente. O uso adequado do quadril pode aumentar significativamente a eficácia do kuzushi.

''Exemplos de Técnicas com Kuzushi''
Algumas técnicas de projeção que dependem fortemente de kuzushi incluem:

1ºSeoi Nage
O kuzushi é aplicado puxando o oponente para a frente antes de entrar e projetá-lo sobre o ombro.

2º O Goshi
O kuzushi envolve puxar o oponente para a frente e girar o quadril para executar a projeção.

3º Harai Goshi
O kuzushi é aplicado puxando o oponente para a frente e usando a perna para varrer.

''CONCLUSÃO''
Kuzushi é uma habilidade fundamental e refinada no judô. Sem desequilibrar o oponente, as técnicas de projeção seriam muito menos eficazes. Praticar e dominar kuzushi envolve um entendimento profundo de postura, movimento, timing e a coordenação do corpo. Com prática consistente, um judoca pode aprender a aplicar kuzushi de maneira quase instintiva, melhorando significativamente sua eficácia no tatame.

15/07/2024

Very quiet session tonight, just two of us, can only assume that everyone was very tired after watching the football last night.

24/06/2024

Seniors having a warm down at end of session last week to help George and Radu celebrate their birthdays. 🥳🥳🎂🎈

24/06/2024

Congratulations to George tonight on successfully grading to Orange belt.

He has worked very hard to gain this promotion and it is well deserved.

Thanks to Jon for carrying out the grading and also acting as Uki.

Sensei John Robertson
(Chief Instructor)

12/06/2024

Posted on the International Freestyle Judo Alliance.

27/05/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100064654663400/posts/855920333239781/

08/04/2024

I feel this is a great time to give a massive shout out to Sensei Dave Bennington. He has been a pillar of strength of the Bognor Regis Dojo over the years, an amazing training partner, and has been instrumental in helping to keep the spirit of Zen Judo Family teachings alive.

Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu! Dave.

Not all hero’s wear capes, some wear Judogi! 😁

Sensei Martin.

08/04/2024

https://fb.watch/rjseHxTZ_2/

07/04/2024

07/04/2024

Memories from yesterday's Zen Judo Family 50th celebration.

07/04/2024

Some of the many photos from the Clubs 20th Anniversary.
We also celebrated the 50th year of The Zen Judo Family and purely by coincidence it was Sensei John's 70th birthday.
We were very lucky to be joined by a number of Shihan Mac McCarthys original students, family and friends, including a surprise appearance of Sensei Keo Cavalcanti who had travelled over from the USA with his wife Beth.

It was a brilliant day and I hope everyone enjoyed it. Thanks to Yvonne, Richard and Lynne for arranging the day and various surprises also thanks to all those who helped make it such a success.

Lets hope the ZJF can make its 100th Anniversary.

Sensei John Robertson 6th Dan.
(Chief Instructor)

06/04/2024

Congratulations to Yvonne on her overdue promotion to 5th Dan ZJF at the Clubs celebrations for 20 years, 50 years of The Zen Judo Family and Sensei John's 70th birthday.

More photos to follow later.

19/02/2024

Good session tonight. Great to have Chris (one of Sensei Daves old Portsmouth Zen Judo Club students) back on the mat after around a 10 year break.

We still have room for some more students or returning Zen Judo students 🙂

Sensei John Robertson 5th Dan.
(Chief Instructor)

25/12/2023

Happy Christmas, have a great day and see you all in the New Year.

12/12/2023

🥳🎄🎁
Good turn out for the traditional Christmas games night on Monday, as usual it was the Black belts that we had to keep an eye on 🤔

As always great to have Sensei Richard McCarthy make the trip down to us again.

Congratulations to George on being awarded the McCarthy Student of The Year, for demontrating The Zen Judo Spirit and Radu gaining a certificate for attending the most classes this year, well done to both of you.

Thanks to all Club members and the dedication of the Senior Instructors, for helping me run the Club, without you there would be no Club.

Next Monday will be the last session of the year. Have a great and relaxing Christmas and New Year.

Sensei John Robertson 5th Dan
(Chief Instructor)

06/12/2023

https://www.facebook.com/Bognor.zenjudo/

Have you ever wanted to have a go at Judo, but were not sure if it was for you or didn't want to be piled into the ground as a beginner, then we might be able to help.

We run a small friendly family run, not for profit Judo Club which trains on Monday evenings from 7 to 9pm. We now have space for new or returning members.

You will be introduced to the techniques (syllabus) of Judo in a controlled and safe way and at the speed you feel comfortable with. Zen Judo gradings focus on technique and not competition, so you don't have to be young and very fit and is ideal for students wanting to try a traditional martial art and older students wanting to continue (training) or return to training later in life.

The cost will be £7 per session and after two weeks if you wish to continue with training there will be a ZJF fee of £15 to cover membership and mat insurance for the year (September to August 2024).
If you are interested please contact me or visit www.brzjc.co.uk for more information.

Sensei John Robertson 5th Dan ZJF.
(Chief Instructor)

Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club Is now the Hombu Dojo for The Zen Judo Family (after the closure of Peter

05/11/2023

I have just had an email from the Hall Committee to say that due to rising costs they have had to put up the hall hire rate from £16 to £21 p/hr. This is a much bigger jump than we had been , expecting but we have not had an increase for some years now.

Due to the size of this rise and the drop in regular student numbers attending, we are unable to maintain the session fees at the £6 we have managed to keep them at for many years now. Therefore as of the start of December, session fees will have to rise to £7 per session. We will try to maintain this cost for the remainder of the 2023/24 membership year and review again in September 2024.

If any students have hardship issues and can't afford the rise please see myself or Sensei Yvonne.

Sensei John Robertson 5th Dan.
(Chief Instructor)