where buy judo dummy?

freedom fighter

Hi there. I need a judo (grappling) dummy. Does anyone know of a shop, a website in Ireland that sell such thing? Thanx

Opinicus

A friend of mine got a wrestling dummy a few months ago. i'll get the details of the site he bought it off. Bear in mind that the shipping may be expensive depending on what weight the dummy is.

freedom fighter

Cheers, I'd be grateful

Doug Cartel

Blitz sell them. http://www.blitzsport.com/Disciplines/Judo-Dummies

Outside of demonstrating moves for kids classes, they're fair useless though.

freedom fighter

Doug Cartel wrote: »

Blitz sell them. http://www.blitzsport.com/Disciplines/Judo-Dummies

Thanks a lot

Outside of demonstrating moves for kids classes, they're fair useless though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jAyVu_xtqc&feature=related

Is there any better way to practise judo throws on your own?

Burnt

freedom fighter wrote: »

Is there any better way to practise judo throws on your own?

There is little point practicing something that is not not realistic or for that
matter incorrect as you are just learning to preform something the wrong way.

Does the dummy move or react at all like a human, is the weight distribution
similar?

freedom fighter

Burnt wrote: »

There is little point practicing something that is not not realistic or for that
matter incorrect as you are just learning to preform something the wrong way.

Does the dummy move or react at all like a human, is the weight distribution
similar?

yes, I realize that. So how to work on your technique without a partner?

Doug Cartel

freedom fighter wrote: »

yes, I realize that. So how to work on your technique without a partner?

You need a partner. If you are already proficient at the throws then there are drills you can use to add polish to your technique, but if you're a beginner then these things would more likely just mess everything up.

Burnt

freedom fighter wrote: »

yes, I realize that. So how to work on your technique without a partner?

To be blunt, there is very little direct technique work to be done with out a
partner. However there is a lot you can do to maximise the usefulness of your
contact time.

Improving fitness and strength outside of class time, will let you get the most
from your time there. You can't think listen or learn effectively when you are
tired, and you'll suffer less injuries.

You can inquire from your instructor about some drills on footwork, general mobility
and kinesthesia. I found these sorts drill particularly use full for ground work.

Watch videos, read about technique and visualisation yourself preforming the
techniques and breaking them down into component steps are also useful.
Judo forum is an excellent source of information and also free.

Pingu

Seen as you cant work on your skill outside of class you can work on your Functional Movement and Performance. Mobility and ROM in your joints is a good one to start with.

For example if you have tight calves you've automatically stunted your acceleration into a throw. Tight glutes your mobility in all ranges will be affected.

Alot of ppl over emphaise the strength training side of things when they are trying to make a quicker advance in the learning curve. Work more on movement and mobility than brute strength, and when you are in the gym work on strength endurance that your 1rm. You'll see better advances in your skill set then.

dardis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8g8iJdjtOs
on a related note:D

Opinicus

Haven't forgotten about this OP but haven't seen the guy at training for the last few weeks. Will ask him when I do see him.

Opinicus

This is the site my friend got his dummy on


MMA Warehouse Grappling Dummies Page



They seem to be based in the states, so check out the shipping rates before ordering cos you could get a nasty surprise!