American Judo has a fighting history that extends far beyond tournament mats, point scoring, and competitive rules. For generations, Judo techniques and principles were studied and adapted for self-defense, military training, law enforcement, and practical close-quarter fighting. The…
One of the most important realities is that close quarters are not always entered deliberately. Sometimes the distance between two people collapses much faster than anticipated. An opponent may rush forward, attempt a bear hug, clinch aggressively, or…
One of the most persistent criticisms leveled against Judo is surprisingly simple: “Judo won’t work if the other guy isn’t wearing a gi or a jacket.” Historically, however, the American military spent decades demonstrating otherwise. Long before modern…