According to Dr. Shin, parents who are considering martial arts classes should keep the following in mind:
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Is the instructor skilled, engaged, and friendly?
2. How long has the instructor been training?
3. How long has the instructor been teaching?
It is important to consider both questions 2 and 3, because in addition to having a teacher [...]
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Choosing a Dojo
Posted in Uncategorized on December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Which Art Should I Choose?
Posted in Uncategorized on December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As martial artists, we struggle with the creation of the self. We do not work with paint, or clay, or metal; we work with material that is more colorful, more malleable, and yet tougher than steel. The human body is our sculpture, the mind is our canvas, and the will is both chisel and brush.
Benefits of a Strong MA Program
Posted in Uncategorized on December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At SSJ Judo in Charlottesville, Dr. Gene Shin holds classes for kids in two age groups: Sprouts, 4 to 6, and Juniors, 7 to 12. Older kids have the option to train with the Senior class. Sensei Shin started learning judo himself as a very young child in his father’s dojo, and has been [...]
Lineage
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“How long have you practiced judo?” I am often asked, and the simple answer is, all my life.
The larger truth is that my personal history with judo extends back through both my father and mother. They actually met through judo, and my mother tells stories about how she would play with me on their bed [...]
Sensei Shin’s Biography
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Sensei Shin holds a 5th degree black belt and Ph.D. in education. He has been involved in judo literally for his entire life. His parents were both highly experienced black belts before he was born and actually met through judo. He grew up learning how to walk on the judo mat, and began formal lessons [...]
August Announcements, 8/10
Posted in Uncategorized on August 10, 2009 | Comments Off
August Membership Fees due! Please help us pay the bills!
Full Class schedule has resumed!
Movie Night this Friday, August 14th.
Scheduled showing: Highlights from the Jr. Olympics and Jr. Open., and “Howl’s Moving Castle” by Hayao Miyazaki.
Tournament Results:
SSJJ had a very strong showing at the Jr. Open and the Jr, Olympics this year, bringing back seven [...]
July 23 to Aug. 1 Information – No Kids or Adult Classes
Posted in Uncategorized on July 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Summer competition season is upon us! Several members of the dojo are traveling to Florida to compete in the US Junior Olympics and the US Junior Open. There will be NO KIDS or ADULT classes for the time that the group is traveling and competing. There will be no classes from July 23 to Aug. [...]
July Special Events Reminder!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 16, 2009 | Comments Off
This friday, 7/17, we will be having the second Movie Night, starting at 6:00!
We will also be having a farewell party for the Iwasaki’s after the adult class on Saturday evening.
Please RSVP to both events!
June Newsletter
Posted in Uncategorized on May 29, 2009 | Comments Off
June Membership fees due!
I hope to send individualized notices this month, but in case that does not work, here is a general reminder.
Practice Promotional Testing
This Saturday, May 30, will be the first practice promotional testing day. Please be sure to be at your regular class a few minutes early and ready to go on [...]
Schedule Announcements 5/23-6/6
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20, 2009 | Comments Off
Thanks to everyone who came to practice Saturday to meet with my Father. He enjoyed meeting all of you and was very glad that so many wonderful people have elected to make judo and the SSJ dojo part of their lives. He was also very impressed with your skills, and I was proud of how [...]
