Cardiff Judo Academy - Our Method

METHOD

Shu-Ha-Ri  is a Japanese pedagogy that captures the journey to mastery within martial arts. This roughly translates as “first learn, then detach, and finally to transcend the rules”. At Cardiff Judo, every session is built on these three interconnected components through: Coordination, Control & Skill.

Cardiff Judo Academy - Zeriyoku Zenyo

OUR PRINCIPLES

ZERIYOKU ZENYO

(MAXIMUM EFFICENCY)

Cardiff Judo Academy - Jita Kyoei

OUR PRINCIPLES

JITA
KYOEI

(MUTUAL BENEFIT)

  • COORDINATION

    Introduced as a form of physical understanding and betterment, coordination develops physical literacy that ensures our members learn how to fall safely and control their body. This starts with fundamentals such as balance, mobility and agility, before building to strength, speed, power and endurance. Through small, daily improvements, we instill competencies that foster confidence and self-control, on and off the mat.

  • CONTROL

    Embracing the learning and application of techniques, control is described as the “Learning to learn” stage. Here our approach is grounded in research of skill acquisition, working together with a partner to attune technical, social and cognitive skills. As members progress, our classes become increasingly dynamic. This develops the ability to quickly process information and problem solve, whilst achieving grades that are recognised anywhere in the world.

  • SKILL

    Through a mixture of open practice, competitions and performance analysis, skill allows our members to immerse themselves in a competitive environment. Structured through age, weight and grade, we attend competitions across the UK and Europe. This provides the perfect platform to develop a strong, confident and courageous self, honing skills that are useful in every aspect of life.

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