Judo

Judo was derived from Jiu Jitsu in Japan by Jigaro Kano in the late 1800's. At this time, many different forms of Jiu Jitsu were being practiced.

The focus in Judo is on throwing while wearing the gi. Bryan Guidry began his martial arts training in Judo at age 13 with Grand Master Bong Yul Shin.

In July 2000, the board of experts at The International Judo Federation promoted Mr. Shin to 9th Degree Grandmaster. At age 62, he was the youngest person ever to be promoted and certified to 9th Degree Grandmaster. Mr. Shin is certified by the Kukkiwon in Korea as a 9th Degree Grandmaster in Tae Kwon Do. He is also certified by The Korean Hapkido Federation as a 9th Degree Grandmaster in Hapkido.

"Judo," says Grandmaster Shin, "is strength and discipline." All of the martial arts taught by Grandmaster Shin are very heavy on strength, discipline, and endurance. There should be no distinction between the techniques taught to the experienced person and those taught to the inexperienced one. The object in learning the techniques is to defeat an opponent. Martial art is just that an art, not aggressive action, but when confronted with a conflict it can be used as a tool for self-defense.

North Broadway incorporates Judo takedowns in all Jiu Jitsu classes.