how can this be prevented? cOz i have read some blog and this guy who is actually good at judo got paralyzed and died 10 days after the competition. so, how can i learn without getting seriously injured..or worse, get paralyzed.
2007-07-15 00:50:50 · 12 answers · asked by david l 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Simple, get in there and practice. Don't do anything stupid.
2007-07-15 09:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Bo Jangles 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anxiety is normal. You are doing something you haven't done before. But paranoia will get you and your training partner hurt. Most injuries in throws such as those in judo are caused by people bailing out half-way through a technique. That said, severe injuries are rare. Why? Because of trust in your training partner/teacher and your eventual skill that you will hone.
The first thing you learn is falling, more falling, falling some more- oh yeah, don't forget falling. A great judo practitioner can fall from anything. When you start throwing people and realize they don't die every time you throw them, you understand why it's so important. And then, you will be thrown. The first couple dozen times it's scary, and you will end up with many, many bumps and bruises. That's normal. It's called "paying your dues", per se.
When you start to get into it more, you will understand that is far more scary to work with someone who doesn't listen to you or land properly than it is to be thrown. Communication between thrower (tori) and throw-ie (uke) is crucial. You need to tell your partner "hey, I'm new at this. Go easy on me" and (if your partner isn't a jack@ss) he/she will. You will eventually get favorite people to work with, and this will practically eliminate (though not completely) your fear.
Just remember you will be alright, and worst you'll probably get is a muscle pull or bruise. Don't do anything you are not clear on how to do (or fall from) and be sure to tell people you are new. You'll be fine.
2007-07-15 05:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by cookiesrme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few thoughts:
First. Congratulations! Just thinking about trying a martial art can lead to wonderful experiences and increases in your mental and physical health. Keep it up and follow through. (That's the hard part.)
Second. In Judo the VERY FIRST thing you learn is how to fall. Trust me, most of us have no idea how to do it. The art of Judo is based around using your opponent momentum against him, which includes copious amounts of throwing each other across the room.
Third. If you have any sort of doubt or hesitation, maybe Judo isn't the sport for you. Check out all the others. Maybe the straight line kicking and striking of karate would work better for you. Or Tai Kwon Do. Or Wushin. There are many arts out there. Any of them will give the benefits of martial art education: disciple, exercise and focus.
Fourth. Keep in mind we could all die from the meteor strike tomorrow. Or literally get hit by a bus. The trick comes from not letting our doubts and fears limit us, but rather acknowledging them and use them to grow mentally, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Probably more than you wanted to read... But, keep at it! No-one who every really tried a martial art really regretted it. At least that's my opinion.
2007-07-15 01:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by lady JD 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry. The first thing you will learn is how to fall. That stuff does happen from time to time as does getting hit with a kick in practice of karate and getting KO'D.
Judo is very safe once you learn how to fall and you won't be thrown until the instructor is sure you will be able to fall correctly. Once you learn you will be able to absorb things you would never dream of
If you watch MMA watch the Kevin Randleman VS Fedor fight. Fedor gets slammed by the sickest slam I have ever seen and his Judo and Sambo Training Kick in and he lands perfectly. People thought he was dead for a second. He didn't even get shaken.
2007-07-15 07:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by jeff b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any martial art carries with it an element of risk for injury if not done properly or if the instructor and students involved don't follow certain rules and guidelines. That is why it is important for instructors to be properly and thoroughly trained and also for rules where they teach to be strictly followed. Even with that there have been some freak type accidents, injuries, and even a few deaths in competition mainly but also in everyday training. Even with those deaths and injurers there is still a lower risk factor in martial arts than high school football and many other high school athletics. That is why it is important for you, as a good student, to always listen, pay attention to what you are doing, and follow those rules and guidelines and keep that margin of safety intact so that your fellow classmates, and instructors don't get hurt or injured needlessly nor they injuring you.
2007-07-15 06:42:12 · answer #5 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing is to learn how to fall first. This may sound simple however the Judo fall has many aspects and must be practiced over and over. The progression should be first lying down in the proper position. Then rolling out to that position from squatting down. Then from a standing position. Once the fall is done properly, only then should you be thrown by someone else. Good luck and have fun.
2007-07-15 01:52:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey David, welcome to the martial arts lifestyle. Judo was the first style I learned, and have dabbled in it for several years now. Like most the other answers, rest assured the FIRST thing you will learn is HOW to fall so you won't get hurt! You will learn to roll into a fall, slap the mat, and tuck your chin, all so you won't break your neck. Take you time, and your confidence will build. In the dojo, your practice partner is your friend, you both respect each other, which is why you bow to each other first. You are saying, "Thank you for the opportunity to train with you" And in that spirt, when you are being thrown, your partner will help "guide' you down, and you will do the same, like holding onto thier gi (uniform) sleeve so they don't smack straight on their back, rather on the wide part of their back/side.
2007-07-15 05:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by JR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They teach you how to fall before anyone else throws you. U think there gonna let people just throw each other if they dont kno how to fall properly? i done Aikido and my instructor said its dangerous and u must kno how to fall and in Judo you throw more so you will be taught how to fall, if your too afraid then dont take Judo take Aikido.
2007-07-15 01:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No u wont. sometimes incident like this happens but if u learn patiently andlearnall the nescesary moes such as breakfall and stuff u wont get injured. In my days nobody get that seriously injured. The most was a slight fracture in the arm . But i would advice u not to be reckless and stuff whihc might ocntribute to injuries
2007-07-15 01:00:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
...there's a HUGE difference between a competition and lessons for beginners.
...one of the 1st things you'll learn will be how to land and break your fall w/o getting injured.
...talk to your instructor about your concerns and proceed.
2007-07-15 01:00:33 · answer #10 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every human is scared of dying or getting hurt, its normal and if your not scared of getting hurt your either lying or your a fool. Facing this fear is one thing you face as a martial artist, we are all going to die, its up to us if we let that fear run our life or if we use it to help us instead of stop us, i hope you make the right choice
2007-07-15 02:17:34 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋