Budokan

Lessons from the Budokan

Budokan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:29:00 +0000

Before movements can take place, there must be a change of muscular tension on both sides of the joints to be moved. The effectiveness of this muscular teamwork is one of the factors which determine limits of your speed, endurance, power, agility and accuracy. Coordination is by all means one of the most important considerations in any study to become proficient. Any excessive tension in the muscles acts as a brake and thereby slows, weakens and telegraphs the movement. Excess tension also leads to quicker levels of fatigue or “gassing out”.

The outstanding character of the expert Martial Artist is ease of movement, even during maximal effort…This takes work. The beginner or novice is characterized by excessive tension, forcing the movement, using “strength” , all of which is wasted effort. Similar to a wise man investing his finances which he has accumulated and a man who can never seem to accumulate wealth because he’s constantly spending it. This tension acts as a marker for your opponent, it tells your opponent exactly what your doing and how your doing it, thus once he has gathered enough intelligence on your position he can now launch a counter attack or submission hold.

Naturalness means ease or comfort, so that all muscles can act with the greatest fluidity and ease. You must learn to play in different “lanes”. There’s the entry lane onto the freeway which adopts a certain speed, a middle lane which flows at a different speed and of coarse the left lane which is driven at a entirely different speed. How you move from one lane to the next determines how you reach your destination. Remember naturalness takes time but first a realization, sometimes you have to slow down in order to speed up, or step back so you can leap forward… this understanding extends to all.

Train smart & i’ll c u on the mats

Osu

Sensei

Congratulations Little Samurais!!!

Budokan — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:42:01 +0000

Congrats to all Little Samurais on their promotions! Keep up the Outstanding work! You guys are Awesome!!! Thank you to all the parents, friends and family who came out to support. Seated left to right…Christian, Nuri, Daniel, Max, Peter, Julia, Robert, Paris, Daniel, Victor, Harry, Jaylnn, Mickey, Gavin & Cameron.

Osu

Sensei

“Kid Dynamite” fights at the Capitale, 2/24/12

Budokan — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:54:34 +0000

Come out and enjoy a great night of non stop action! Fights at the Capitale, Manhattan NY, Bowery street, Chinatown. If you missed Joe’s debut fight at Rasputin then be sure to come out and experience the action live.

Stay Focused!

Budokan — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:34:26 +0000

The Budokan embodies these principles! Osu

Study the circle and study it well.

Budokan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:39:05 +0000

Judo with the best… Professor Harry St Leger! Every saturday at 1:30 at the Budokan.

Randy Brown KO’s opponent at Bellator Trials!!!

Budokan — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:37:41 +0000

With over 60 top fighters on hand at the Bellator trials in Philadelphia team Budokan was in the house in impressive fashion. Trials consisted of grappling matches and striking analysis. Randy “Rudeboy” Brown used the art of leverage and simplicity… the art of Jiu Jitsu. His opponent was strong, aggressive and very game, Randy locked in a submission hold and rendered his opponent completely unconscious.

Randy returns to MMA action at “PA CAGE FIGHT 10” in Philadelphia… FEB 10, 2012 **Tickets on sale now**

New Blue Belt!!! New Purple Belt!!!

Budokan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:40:10 +0000

Congratulations to Jacques Blain & Tom Pellegrino on their BJJ promotions, Keep up the great work, the best is yet to come. Remember guys… No dream comes true until you wake up and go to work! Train smart & i’ll c u on the mats.

Osu

Sensei

Budokan Grand Opening!!!

Budokan — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:28:06 +0000

WOW! Our grand opening was off the hook!!! Sifu Ralph Mitchell set it off with a electrifying performance of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. After which our Wu Shu Warriors took center stage and demonstrated the art of Chinese Kung Fu. They were outstanding, so much hard work and effort led to a beautiful performance. After which Sensei demonstrated the art of the Japanese sword… Iaido.

Our Grand Opening featured a in house tournament of our best youth sword fighters. The action was intense as the competitors attacked with lightning fast techniques. The action was back and forth with the first place winner emerging… Christian Cambell.

Master Chief led the children through a action packed “Boardbreaking” day. Children had a great time breaking and even some adults got in on the action. Sensei Nardu taught a great BJJ seminar detailing the core basics of Brazilian jiu Jitsu, Professor Harry led the team through a Judo workshop, the subtle techniques, transitions and explosiveness are what make Judo the gentle art.

Absolutely a day to be remembered, Thank you to all who came and showed your support. Also shoutout to East Coast MMA, who was on hand selling the latest and best MMA gear. train hard, and i’ll c u on the mats.

Osu

Purification ceremony… A blessing supreme.

Budokan — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:52:17 +0000

A great night of training as Sensei Savoca blessed our dojo with a purification ceremony. After which he taught techniques from the wonderful art of Aikido. All students who were on hand were fortunate to witness the kumitachi of the “Jo” performed by Sensei Savoca and Kate Savoca. The Budokan is rich in the wealth of martial traditions, its important to see and remember that we are not just a BJJ school or a MMA school, we are a true BUDO school, a Budokan… which Martial arts heritage runs very deep. A great way to set off the grand opening of our new dojo and prepare for the challenges that await us.

Osu

Kids Muay Thai

Budokan — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:16:27 +0000

Kids Muay Thai! This training was at our old academy, the training at our new academy is insane!!! Dont make a new years resolution, be a part of the BUDOKAN revolution, get started in Thaiboxing today, develop pinpoint accuracy, stamina, power and learn the absolute best art for striking on the planet… Muay Thai.

If your in our BJJ program now you can upgrade to striking at half the cost. Get started today. 516 568 -2836

C u on the mats

Osu