Godai Judo

Tohkon Classic 28 HOSTED BY TOHKON JUDO ACADEMY

2026 Awards night at Godai Judo

Luis Cotto Sportsmanship Award - Chad Catalino

Mike Sanders Outstanding Competitor Award - Rey Ayala Sr

Stan Sochanek Scholarship $1500 - Steve Mayhew

Eric Richards Fighting Spirit Award $2500 Medical Expense Grant - Brent Stein

OLD JUDO SCHOOL 🥋

Judo has changed with every generation — rules, tactics, gripping strategies, and competition styles.

But the old school was built on something deeper than winning.

Respect for your opponent.
Discipline in every practice.
Technique before shortcuts.
Character on and off the tatami.

Those values shaped generations of judoka — and many believe they are still the heart of real judo today.

Do you think old school judo still matters?
And what do you miss most about the judo of the past?

👇 Share your opinion in the comments.

Judo story & analysis by Yerdos Khamzin

Some of you will recognize this guy!

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