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What's new for August 2008?

The 2008 Olympic Judo Draw Sheets and Results have been added to the Olympic Judo Page, and Beijing News from NBC was added to the Competition Page. US Olympic Team updates were added. Don't forget to check the latest Olympic news and discussion on the Judo Forum.
Lots of new videos were added on the Judo Video and DVD Reviews.
A new menu of articles on Principles of Judo Technique (waza).
Many other pages have been updated, including a new joke on Judo Jokes and more information about the Go no Kata.
The database of Judo Classes was updated with more links for clubs in 109 countries.

What's new for July 2008?

The USJA Magazine, Growing Judo, has been added for 2008. The American Judo Magazine has been added for all issues since 2005.
The list of Judogi Suppliers was updated in the Gear section. Lots of other pages have been updated with additional photos and text.

What's new for June 2008?

Memories of My Sensei, Takahiko Ishikawa, 9th Dan by Hal Sharp.
The following Kata Pages have been updated with videos, links and more information: Go no Kata, Nage no Kata, Gonosen no Kata, Itsututsu no Kata, Ju no Kata, Katame no Kata, Goshin Jutsu, Kime no Kata, and Koshiki no Kata.
The database of Judo Classes was updated with more links for clubs in 109 countries.

What's new for April 2008?

Subtle Similarities in Various Nage Waza by Elie A. Morrell.
An article on Cardio Training for Judo was added to the Fitness section.
The list of Judogi Suppliers was updated in the Gear section.
The database of Judo Classes was updated with more links for clubs in 109 countries.

What's new for March 2008?

Top Ten Reasons Why Sport Judo is Effective was added to the Self-Defense Page.
An article on Recovery After a Judo Training Session was added to the Fitness section.
The database of Judo Classes was updated with more links for clubs in 109 countries.

What's new for February 2008?

An announcement of the 10th dan promotion of Henri Courtine.
Classic cartoons were added to the Cartoon Page: Judo Demo and Guard Dog.
Research on The Course of Fight and the Level of Sports Achievement in Judo was added.
Articles on Strength Training for Judo and How to Get Strong Without Compromising Bodyweight were added to the Fitness section.
New magazine sections for Growing Judo and USJA Coach.

What's new for January 2008?

Pronunciation of Judo Techniques
Hierarchy of Judo
Combato -- The Art of Self Defense, Secret Jujitsu, and the unarmed combat sections of Cold Steel were added to the Martial Arts page along with other historical and military self-defense manuals.
The Fragmentation of IJF Referee Rule 20(a) was added to the Technical Papers section.
The database of Judo Classes was updated with more links for clubs in 109 countries.

What was new in 2007?

2007 World Championships Media Coverage
Self Defense by Wesley Brown (1951) was added to the Martial Arts page along with the Shanghai Municipal Police Manual of Self-Defence by W.E. Fairbairn (1915).
New research on An Uchi-komi with load, a physiological approach of new special judo test proposal by Ramdane ALMANSBA.
A Judo Lesson on the Kosoto Gari Counter to Hiza Guruma.
The Tao of Judo: Eastern Wisdom for Western Practice by Keo Cavalcanti
New research on A Comparative Study of Throwing Speed Between Heavier and Lighter Categories in Judo by Ramdane Almansba.
The 2007 World Championships: Discussion and News Coverage
Master Tsunetane Oda by Toshikazu Okada.
The First Issue of Black Belt Magazine "Special Judo Issue".
More throwing technique demonstration videos added from Yonah Melnik.
Visit the new Forum for Judo News From Around the World -- articles recently published in newspapers.
Dissecting Hikite and Tsurite Grips by Elie Morrell.
Resolve, Feel Replace Sight -- an article about Grace Ohashi.
Lesson of the Month by Jimmy Pedro was added to the Judo Lessons.
Judo for Visually Impaired Athletes by Bruno Carmeni.
Blind Student Finds Victory, Peace Through Judo by Ryan Klocke.
The Techniques of Judo were updated with Standing Judo, Combinations, and Counters by Mikinosuke Kawaishi.
Reflections on Gake and Gari Leg Actions in Ashi Waza and Origins of Judo in the US were added.
An article on Go no Kata was added.
An Updated Judo Bibliography was added to the Judo Book page. Many other pages are also updated with new information including Jokes, Polls, Go no Kata, the Tai Otoshi and Osoto Gari lessons, and the Index.
The database of Judo Classes was updated with hundreds more links for clubs in 109 countries this year.

More new stuff (see what was added from 1995 through 2006)

Remember that all the pages on the Judo Information Site are continually being updated, revised and enhanced. Many other links, graphics and documents are added each month in addition to the major changes listed above, so I encourage you to browse the menus to keep up to date.

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