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Judo, a Way of Life

Friday, June 4th, 2010
By Mark Mahan

Published: 06.02.10 in the Pikes Peak Courier View.  See original article with pictures here: OriginalArticle 
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When someone thinks of martial arts what do they see?
Usually people are flying around throwing punches and kicks that send their opponents flailing onto the ground.

However, if that person had the chance to see judo, that idea would go right out of the window.

“Judo is a form of jujitsu that basically entails throws and grappling techniques,” said Jeff Laurell, sensei of the Suzuran Dojo in Woodland Park. “We don’t strike in judo, even though traditionally that was part of the jujitsu system, but judo has become more popular worldwide as a sport.”

Laurell wasn’t kidding about judo becoming more popular worldwide either, stating that judo is now the second most popular sport — participation wise — in the world, behind soccer.

It’s odd how different judo is from what could be expected. It is like a grappling ballet at the beginning of the match and works its way into a legitimate wrestling match — not like the WWF — it’s almost beautiful to see how good some of the quality men and women are on their feet.

On May 29 people had the chance to experience what judo is all about as many of the top competitors from Colorado and surrounding states gathered at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to take part in a showcase tournament.

One of the teams competing in the tournament was Woodland Park’s very own Suzuran Dojo and even though they might not have any masters right now, by the way in which they competed it was obvious the future is bright for them.

The dojo, which has been in operation since 2002, has taught many different kids of all ages the art of judo and is now enjoying its second generation of students.

Included in these students are three that were able to grab silver medals in the novice section of their age groups; Emil Tapper, Halen Pailla and Santana Pailla all earned a second-place medal for their efforts.

The surprising thing about Tapper’s silver is that he is only 7-years-old, yet he loves judo nonetheless.

“[Judo’s] good,” Tapper said. “I get better by training. It felt really good to win a silver medal.”

Thomas Chisholm, a 15-year-old was also participating that day. He said he loves every aspect of judo and hopes to continue to improve in the future.

“I always have fun at practice, it’s a real blast,” he added. “It’s really fun. It keeps me in shape and I love all the people I work out with. [Judo] is like a family.”

While winning medals and working your way to a spot on the Olympic team is the dream of every athlete competing in judo, there are other aspects of the sport that might be more important, such as the life lessons one can learn participating and competing in judo.

“Judo is kind of a metaphor for life,” Laurell said. “Like a lot of sports can be where the training is rigorous. Some things that are taught besides the techniques are how to be a good person. There are things more important than your issues and gains. We always try and pass that on to the kids.”

For more information about the Suzuran Dojo, visit suzurandojo.com or call at 719-687-6185.

 

 

 

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9th Annual Denver Classic Judo Championships

Friday, November 20th, 2009

10/24/2009

Parker, CO

196 athletes, plus 2 kata teams, from Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Montana, and Missouri attending the 9th Annual Denver Classic Judo Championships.  The winners of the advanced senior divisions received $150.00 and the winner of the senior open divisions received $500.00. The team title was won by Denver Judo, followed by the US Olympic Training Center and Hyland Hills Judo.

 

Nage No Kata

1. George Barisas, Northglenn, Tori, and Jim Carmer, Denver Judo, Uke

 

Kime No Kata

1. Jessica Lockfeld, Denver Judo, Tori and Jim Carmer, Denver Judo, Uke

 

Co-Ed Novice 5-6, -44lbs (3)

  1. Brianna Amos, OTC
  2. Exander Carroll, Hyland Hills
  3. Paul Alvarez, Hyland Hills

 

Co-Ed Novice 5-6, -51lbs (3)

  1. Nina St. John, Premier Judo
  2. Cordey Mallo, Northglenn
  3. Samantha Corning, Northglenn  

Co-Ed Novice 7-8, -45lbs (3)

  1. Corbin Mallo, Northglenn
  2. Angelo Lozado, Hyland Hills
  3. Madison Metzgar, Ju Shin Kan  

Co-Ed Novice 7-8, -55lbs (5)

  1. Naomi Bulter, Hyland Hills
  2. Zavier Carroll, Hyland Hills
  3. Jaovanni Avalos, Hyland Hills

 

Co-Ed Novice 7-8, -70lbs (2)

  1. Giovanni Quintanilla, Hyland Hills
  2. Kalen Fitzpatrick, Premier Judo  

Co-Ed Novice 7-8, +77lbs (4)

  1. Dylan Quinonez, Hyland Hills
  2. Damon Cash, Hyland Hills
  3. Phillip Alvarez, Hyland Hills

 

Co-Ed Standard 5-6, -47lbs (2)

  1. Jacob Kaiser, Eastside
  2. Aiden Markussen, OTC  

Co-Ed Standard 7-8, -55lbs (3)

  1. Nicholas Gallegos, Hyland Hills
  2. Naomi Bulter, Hyland Hills
  3. Carson Orr, Eastside

 

Co-Ed Standard 7-8, -68lbs (2)

  1. Zane Hall, Ju Shin Kan
  2. Preston Morton, OTC  

Co-Ed Standard 7-8, -77lbs (2)

  1. Destinee Juarez, Hyland Hills
  2. Ayaka Hayashi, Northglenn

 

Novice Boys 9-10 Heavyweight (2)

  1. Alejandro Solorzano, Hyland Hills
  2. Tarrin Tefft, Hyland Hills  

Novice Boys 11-12, -75lbs (2)

  1. Xavier Cardenas, Premier Judo
  2. Brian Donahoo, OTC

 

Novice Boys 11-12, -120lbs (2)

  1. Alec Young, OTC
  2. Halen Padilla, Suzuran  

Standard Boys 11-12, -66lbs (3)

  1. Zac Szostak, OTC
  2. Collin Metzgar, Ju Shin Kan
  3. Robert Tanaka, Northglenn

 

Standard Boys 11-12, -75lbs (4)

  1. Sergey Filatov, Hyland Hills
  2. Angel Dominguez, Hyland Hills
  3. Josiah Irwin, Boulder Judo Training Center  

Standard Boys 11-12, +95lbs (3)

  1. Jesse Butler, Hyland Hills
  2. Hiroto Hayashi, Northglenn
  3. Jeriah Garcia, Hyland Hills

 

Standard Boys 11-14, -119lbs (5)

  1. Ian Cheatum, Northglenn
  2. Caleb Kaiser, Eastside
  3. Dustin Jensen, Suzuran  

Standard Boys 13-16, -128lbs (3)

  1. George Truong, Ju Shin Kan
  2. Connor Murtha, Boulder Judo Training Center
  3. Thomas Chisholm, Suzuran

 

Standard Boys 13-16, -140lbs (2)

  1. Jordan Donnelson, US Military Judo
  2. Matthew Molina, Northgelnn  

Standard Boys 13-16, -156lbs (2)

  1. Daniel Chisholm, Suzuran
  2. Jarred Donnelson, US Military Judo

 

Standard Girls 9-10, -66lbs (2)

  1. Erin Amos, OTC
  2. Rachel Kaiser, Eastside  

Standard Girls 9-10, +95lbs (2)

  1. Makayla Saiz, Hyland Hills
  2. Clarissa Young, OTC

 

Standard Girls 10-12, -66lbs (3)

  1. Shannan Corning, Northglenn
  2. Kallie Kaiser, Eastside
  3. Sammi St. John, Premier Judo  

Standard Girls 11-12, -120lbs (2)

  1. Summer Truong, Ju Shin Kan
  2. Aurore Klasser, Hyland Hills

 

Standard Girls 13-16, +120lbs(3)

  1. Lee Galles, New Mexico Judo Inst.
  2. Mary Decker, Suzuran
  3. Elizabeth Donahoo, OTC  

Visually Impaired Men, Novice, -220lbs (2)

  1. Steve Patten, Denver Judo
  2. Demetris Morrow, Denver Judo

 

Visually Impaired Women, Novice, -125lbs (3)

  1. Angie Moran, Denver Judo
  2. Monique Melton, Denver Judo
  3. Esha Mehta, Denver Judo  

Visually Impaired Women, Novice, +172lbs (2)

  1. Erin Daley, Denver Judo
  2. Beth Allred, Denver Judo

 

Senior Novice Men, -161lbs (5)

  1. Daniel Chisholm, Suzuran
  2. Cesare Szur, US Air Force Academy
  3. Michael Wilcox, US Air Force Academy \ 

Senior Novice Men, -178lbs (3)

  1. Nolan Brock, US Air Force Academy
  2. Jeff Nakatsu, Denver Judo
  3. Joshua Johnson, US Air Force Academy

 

Senior Novice Men, -198lbs (7)

  1. Matt Thomas, Denver Judo
  2. Jimmy Ramirez Sr., Denver Judo
  3. Steve Patten, Denver Judo  

Senior Novice Men, -220lbs (4)

  1. Brandon Pacheco, Northglenn
  2. Eric Lee, Denver Judo
  3. Demetris Morrow, Denver Judo

 

Senior Novice Men, +220lbs (4)

  1. Ryan Jones, Denver Judo
  2. Luis Alvarez, Hyland Hills
  3. Martin Carroll, Hyland Hills  

Senior Novice Women -108lbs (2)

  1. Nikki Alexander, Denver Judo
  2. Jamie Hammons, Denver Judo

 

Senior Novice Women -125lbs (4)

  1. Mary Decker, Suzuran
  2. Jennifer Lopez, US Air Force Academy
  3. Melissa Santos, Northglenn  

Senior Men, 60kg (3)

  1. George Truong, Ju Shin Kan
  2. Connor Murtha, Boulder Judo Training Center
  3. Christopher Eby, US Air Force Academy

 

Senior Men, 66kg (5)

  1. Austin Cook, OTC
  2. Steeve Alvaro, Denver Judo
  3. Chris Metzgar, Ju Shin Kan  

Senior Men, 73kg (9)

  1. Matthew Parker, OTC
  2. Gabriel Little, New Mexico Judo Inst.
  3. Simon Thalabard, Boulder Judo Training Center

 

Senior Men, 81kg (5)

  1. Alejandro Masias, Northglenn
  2. Ivo Asenov, Denver Judo
  3. Jason Cordeiro, Northglenn  

Senior Men, 90kg (9)

  1. Ryan Reser, OTC
  2. Iavor Kostadinov, OTC
  3. Bandi Davaadorj, Denver Judo

Senior Men, 100kg (3)

  1. Djamal Alive, Denver Judo/OTC
  2. Myles Porter, OTC
  3. Jordan Lanini, Ft. Collins Judo

Senior Men, +100kg (2)

  1. Ryan Jones, Denver Judo
  2. Verenesto Lopez, Hyland Hills

Senior Men Open (16)

  1. Ryan Reser, OTC
  2. Alejandro Masias, Northglenn
  3. Iavor Kostadinov, OTC

Senior Women, 48kg (3)

  1. Alexa Liddie, OTC
  2. Summer Truong, Ju Shin Kan
  3. Nikki Alexander, Denver Judo

Senior Women, 57kg (4)

  1. Nicole Laurell, Ju Shin Kan
  2. Megan Williams, Denver Judo
  3. Anna Feygina, Kirkwood Judo

Senior Women, 63kg (2)

  1. Anna Palmer, OTC
  2. Sofia Mani, Northglenn

Senior Women 70kg (4)

  1. Katie Sell, OTC
  2. Jessica Lockfeld, Denver Judo
  3. Angela Marino, OTC

Senior Women, +78kg (2)

  1. Corinne Vannatta, Denver Judo
  2. Erin Daley, Denver Judo

Senior Women Open (4)

  1. Katie Sell, OTC
  2. Anna Palmer, OTC
  3. Sofia Mani, Northglenn

Maters Men Novice Lightweight (4)

  1. Jimmy Ramirez Sr., Denver Judo
  2. Paul Archibald, Denver Judo
  3. Ross Ledgerwood, Denver Judo

Masters Men Novice Heavyweight (3)

  1. Eric Lee, Denver Judo
  2. Chris Ninete, Denver Judo
  3. Riley Tuhoski, Kodenkan Judo

Masters Men, -145lbs (2)

  1. Steeve Alvaro, Denver Judo
  2. Reid Kaiser, Eastside

Masters Men, -161lbs (3)

  1. Monty Mani, Northglenn
  2. Kevin Cohen, Northglenn
  3. Victor Vargas, New Mexico Judo Inst.

Masters Men, -198lbs (3)

  1. Greg Sadar, Denver Judo
  2. Jason Cordeiro, Northglenn
  3. Robert Deese, Parks Martial Arts Acad.

Masters Men, -220lbs, (4)

  1. Antonio Furlan, Denver Judo
  2. Chris Quintanilla, Hyland Hills
  3. Jordan Lanini, Ft. Collins Judo

Masters Women

  1. Jessica Lockfeld, Denver Judo

 

Club

1st

2nd

3rd

Points

Denver Judo (Denver, CO)

15

14

6

123

OTC (Co. Springs, CO)

13

7

3

89

Hyland Hills (Westminster, CO)

9

11

5

83

Northglenn (Northglenn, CO)

6

8

5

59

Ju Shin Kan (Co. Springs, CO)

5

2

2

33

Suzuran (Co. Springs, CO)

3

2

2

23

Eastside (Co. Springs, CO)

1

4

1

18

Premier Judo (Parker, CO)

2

1

1

14

USAFA (Co. Springs, CO)

1

2

3

14

NMJI (Albuquerque, NM)

1

1

1

9

BJTC (Boulder, CO)

0

2

2

8

US Military Judo, (Leavenworth, KS)

1

1

0

8

Ft. Collins Judo (Ft. Collins, CO)

0

0

2

2

Kirkwood Judo (St. Louis, MO)

0

0

1

1

Kodenkan Judo (Ft. Collins, CO)

0

0

1

1

Parks MA Acad (Billings, MT)

0

0

1

1

 

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