Recently, I introduced the practice of shiai into our classes here. Observing and participating in shiai with individuals unfamiliar with this kind of study led me to reflect more deeply on the nature of engagement and the meaning behind the announcement of Ippon Gashi. I am increasingly convinced that a true ippon can only…
From Nathalie Moreau. Nathalie started Junomichi when she was 40 years old in 2008 Ju no michi = the way of suppleness, both physical and mental. It is the path of adaptation, encompassing rather than confrontation, non-opposition rather than violence, mobility rather than blocking. Do not confuse power with force. In Junomichi, we seek…
By Emmanuel Gourmelin On 14 December 2023 Sight directs towards the reproduction of what is seen. There is only learning through imitation. This sense may allow us to find in others what we have in ourselves by activating mirror neurons. Touch shortens distances. It brings you closer. This is perhaps what is most sought…
By Rudolf Di Stefano On 29 January 2024 We often recognise the work of Tokio Hirano by the spectacular aspect that his actions take, by the particularly ample and visible way his techniques, his waves, have of presenting themselves to our eyes and bodies. It is certain that the forms that this produces provoke…
By Prof. Jigoro KanoJigoro Kano – the Founder of Kodokan Judo. The following is a transcript of a lecture he gave at the Parnassus Society, Athens, Greece, on June 5, 1934. Ever since I came to work in public, I have been engaged in Education, for some time filling the post of the Director of the…
In Junomichi, teaching is not reserved solely for professors. Every practitioner, regardless of their level of knowledge, is encouraged to share their understanding through the exchange of sensations. Even a kyu, despite their limited experience, possesses a certain intelligence in what they do and is encouraged from the start not to develop a dependent…
Shiai involves three judokas. Among these three, one acts as the judge, carefully observing the actions of the other two participants. These three individuals are dedicated to achieving an IPPON. The judge’s role is to set a pace that reflects their conviction, concentration, and ability to anticipate actions. The judge holds the responsibility of…