A friend of mine will be visiting the Kodokan in a few weeks. He has a free day in Tokyo and would like to get in a workout. Is there any advice about whether it is possible, how to set this up, what he would need, what to watch out for, etc?
A friend of mine will be visiting the Kodokan in a few weeks. He has a free day in Tokyo and would like to get in a workout. Is there any advice about whether it is possible, how to set this up, what he would need, what to watch out for, etc?
Jack Bieler
"The best things can't be told; the second best are misunderstood; the third best are what we talk about." - after Heinrich Zimmer
We have a guy in our dojo that goes to the kodokan once every year he has been going for 10 years he says its not really a big deal, it costs around 50 dollars to get on the Mat, The muesuem is really cool though. Also if you have a chance watch the 6th dan and up shiais they have in japan, that is supposed to be the finest example of judo.
Don Moore
Just make sure he goes into thee correct dressing room. It isn't usually a bother but make sure to tell him to bring his passport. Generally, it is only necessary if one is going to train there awhile, but you never know.
Fifty dollars!? Wow, prices have realy gone up. I could live there for a month on that easily.
Murata-sensei is the librarian/curator of the museum and such. He is a very nice, personable guy whose English is very good. If he is there, he is a fountain of knowledge. If he helps you out at all, a small gift in return is appreciated.
Kodokan shiai is very nice. No koka.
Mark
Thank you. Anyone know what their mat schedule is for Tuesdays?
Jack Bieler
"The best things can't be told; the second best are misunderstood; the third best are what we talk about." - after Heinrich Zimmer
From http://www.kodokan.org/
International Division (To the Trainees from abroad)
There are many trainees from all over the world
who come to Japan to study Judo at the Kodokan.
More and more people also are applying for
Kodokan Judo while staying in Japan on business.
Classes are organized according to the level of students.
1) B Class (Up to 2nd kyu)
2) A Class (1st kyu and above)
Besides these, there are also courses for groups
as well as private classes with special instructors.
Classes are held everyday from Monday to Saturday,
and students may freely join Randori in the main Dojo.
Many of the foreigners who have studied at the
Kodokan engage in leading the youth after they go back
to their home countries. It is said that the Kodokan is
really playing a big roll for popularization and
promotion of judo in the world.
Jerry Hays
Santee, CA
Thank you kindly!
Jack Bieler
"The best things can't be told; the second best are misunderstood; the third best are what we talk about." - after Heinrich Zimmer