r/judo Jul 06 '25

Other What’s your unpopular opinion on judo

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u/CripplingDepressi0n4 gokyu Jul 06 '25

I've already stated this multiple times, but it's badly taught (generalization), meaning improper teaching methods or explanations based on "feel" or tradition instead of scientific studies.

A couple of days ago, I got scolded by an older judoka (not even the Sensei) for doing the "competitive" version of a technique instead of the "kata style" while in practice.

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u/HurricaneCecil Jul 06 '25

I tell anyone that “scolds” me to go fuck themselves. it’s a hobby, I’m an adult, and I’m paying to be there. don’t take that crap just because they’re further along in the sport than you are.

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u/CripplingDepressi0n4 gokyu Jul 06 '25

Yeah, don't take crap from anyone. I'm a film director, so I'm used to people giving unwanted input ALL THE TIME, but someone doing it angrily is definitely a no-no, doesn't matter if they've been doing something longer than you. Getting verbal is unacceptable, especially when someone doesn't know what they're doing. That just makes them look like a fool.