RunningDog
10/28/2006 5:47pm,
General
This is a great class, excellent instruction, friendly great cardio and strength workout.
Instruction/class format
Classes consist of a thorough workout/warmup/stretch, followed by drilling of a few techniques, often a 'passing the guard' exercise (full contact, winner stays on) and then rolling. The instructor, Marcio, makes sure he rolls with a few people each class. I've never seen anyone come close to tapping him out. It's great to spar with him, he'll kind of play along, giving advice, letting you try stuff you've drilled. But I always get the feeling he's just playing with me, and lo and behold, I'm seeing stars.
Marcio's very helpful, points out mistakes frequently, praises good play, and keeps everyone safe.
Training partners
The class has a good atmosphere, very friendly and welcoming. A lot of the guys have been training for a couple of years, and they're all happy to help the newbie.
Equipment
Brighton Judo Club has double thick tatami, changing rooms and showers. mats are a little dog-eared but they're still good. Built to last I guess.
Marcio's also started a class in Hayward's Heath, currently on a Friday at the Olympos (formerly the Dolphin) leisure centre. Thinner mats, but a good sized room.
This is a great class, excellent instruction, friendly great cardio and strength workout.
Instruction/class format
Classes consist of a thorough workout/warmup/stretch, followed by drilling of a few techniques, often a 'passing the guard' exercise (full contact, winner stays on) and then rolling. The instructor, Marcio, makes sure he rolls with a few people each class. I've never seen anyone come close to tapping him out. It's great to spar with him, he'll kind of play along, giving advice, letting you try stuff you've drilled. But I always get the feeling he's just playing with me, and lo and behold, I'm seeing stars.
Marcio's very helpful, points out mistakes frequently, praises good play, and keeps everyone safe.
Training partners
The class has a good atmosphere, very friendly and welcoming. A lot of the guys have been training for a couple of years, and they're all happy to help the newbie.
Equipment
Brighton Judo Club has double thick tatami, changing rooms and showers. mats are a little dog-eared but they're still good. Built to last I guess.
Marcio's also started a class in Hayward's Heath, currently on a Friday at the Olympos (formerly the Dolphin) leisure centre. Thinner mats, but a good sized room.