r/judo • u/SheikFlorian gokyu • May 06 '25

Other Why most dojos follow competition rules?

I completely understand why the competition rules exist the way they do.

I understand dojos focused on training athletes and honing talents following competition rules.

But, afaik, most dojos want to teach people The Way; the philosophy, the techniques, the lifestyle, etc.

Wouldn't it be natural that most dojos taught a more complete version com the art? With leg grabs and a slight bigger focus on newaza?

(Just to be clear: I don't want judô to be another BJJ, just that the dojos would teach us, commercial students, a less competitive focused version of the art)

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u/GasCute7027 May 06 '25

I’ve only seen two judo classes teach different than Olympic Rules. One is in Norwalk CA and the other is a Judo class that is taught at an MMA Gym in San Bernardino CA. The one in Norwalk is self defense oriented.

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u/supportingxcaste rokkyu May 06 '25

Are we talking Norwalk Judo? That is awesome, and I for sure would be interested in learning the OG style.

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u/GasCute7027 May 06 '25

Makoto Kai. The sensei is an LA Sheriffs Department Captain who mainly teaches self defense.

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u/supportingxcaste rokkyu May 06 '25

Will have to check it out. I’ve heard good things.

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u/GasCute7027 May 06 '25

Too bad I live way too far away. One of the best dojos I have ever had the pleasure of training at.