Is 1 lesson of judo per week enough to learn alot?

Question

Will i get good with only 1 lesson of training per week, and will i not have to train for a very long time before i become good when it comes to the real thing?

Answer 1

well its better than none
but nothing says you can't practice by yourself during the week.

Answer 2

I don't think 1 lesson a week is enough if you want to get good at Judo. I studied Judo for over 3 years and trained 5 times a week. I would say train a minimum of twice a week if you can. If possible attend a randori (fighting) only class, that way you'll learn quickly.

Another good way to learn is to enter competitions. If you haven't entered a competition yet, competitors are divided into weight/grade groups so you would only be fighting against someone who is a similar skill level to youself. This would let you try out a few techniques and see what works best for you.

Answer 3

$500 a week for just food, drinking and I assume entry fees to any attractions you may want to go to should be more than sufficient based on the information you have provided. You do not say whether it is just yourself or a group that will be using this amount however baring anything really extravagant you should have no problems at all. Since you are only eating out occasionally and plan on purchasing and cooking your own food the balance of the time you should have a fair amount left over for drinking (remember not to drive when doing this, Canada is very strict in this area) and also for any other activities you may want to do. You do not say what part of Canada you will be visiting or whether you will be using private campsites or provincial campsites. This can make a difference as some campsites may only accept cash. I would also suggest looking at your route and, if you have not already done this, book your campsites as much as possible in advance. If you are going to popular places finding a place to stay at the last minute may prove to be impossible. These days both private and provincial campgrounds take reservations and I suggest making use of this feature.

Answer 4

With two lessons per week I reached green belt in about 9 months. That was with a little bit of practice between lessons, but unlike other martial arts, judo is very difficult to practice on your own, without a partner and proper supervision, because it is a defensive art that depends completely on leveraging the energy and momentum of your opponent. If I had stuck with it, at that pace my sensei said I would have reached the upper levels in about 3 years, but I didn't want to go into serious competition.

I was happy to learn it at a slower pace because I think it really sank in, and now 30 years later I still remember some of it.

Answer 5

No. You must train daily.
Formal classes should happen at least 3 times a week.
At one class a week, you are not getting the corrections you need. The rest of the week if you are working out on your own you may go a whole week doing something incorrectly.

I think anyone that believes one class a week is enough is "playing" martial arts and not doing actual training. You must aggressively seek the arts not passively acquire them.

Answer 6

Well if you practice the same technique and perfect it, it may take you a life time to advance. I would recommned at least 3 days a week with a certified instructor. Get to know the folks that practice at the do jo school or Mu Kwon (fighting school). Maybe you can get some extra time with what you had been taught, practice = perfection.

Answer 7

It takes training and practice to do any martial art program well. You can go to one class per week but you should practice everyday to instill what you have learned. I think going more than once a week is better but if you can't once a week is better than not at all.

Answer 8

6 days a week some type of training especially stretching and strength training Judo is good but mma is better all around.

Answer 9

Honestly. No. That's why you have an instructor there. They point out what you're doing wrong. Also, don't forget your conditioning. When not in the lesson, work your cardio.

Answer 10

I would take what you learned in the one session, and practice the motions at home...maybe in the mirror, so you can see yourself move. The more often you practice, the better you will get. But you may forget some stuff between lessions if you dont practice.