Manny Pacquiao vs Marquez “The countdown begins”

Over the last few days has begun the countdown to what will be one of the fiercest clashes in history but among them will be the third in their careers. Manny Pacquiao vs Marquez are doing the promotion two months before the day comes where you actually know who is the strongest. The history between [...]

Show Your Support with Sports Merchandise

Has your favorite team made it to the finals of the season? Are you eager to watch all their games and cheer you heart out? If so, why not consider getting a jersey or a t-shirt to wear during the games. This is a good way of showing your team how much you support them. [...]

The Basics on the Gi

The art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a specialized form of martial arts, one which also requires a specific uniform or attire. If you are active in some type of martial arts or just a big fan or enthusiast of shows such as the UFC, you may have seen the Jiu Jitsu Gi a few [...]

RIP Tidewaters Pub, Our Beloved Local

It saddens me to report that our dojo’s favourite pub for after-training drinks burnt down Thursday night. What really guts me is that we weren’t able to go to it this past week. There are reports that they’ll be rebuilding the pub but it looks like we’ll have to find a new regular place for [...]

Live results & video World Cups Sofia and Tblisi

Link to Live Results & Video More on http://www.judo-snijders.nl

Judo 2009 Rotterdam: Nifontov (RUS) – Shundzikau (BLR) [-81kg]

Judo 2009 World Championship Rotterdam. Ivan Nifontov (RUS) – Siarhei Shundzikau (BLR) [-81kg] Video’s World Championship Judo 2009 Rotterdam : Judoschool Jan Snijders More on http://www.judo-snijders.nl

Judo 2011 World Masters Baku

Ki-Chun Wang (KOR) – Mansur Isaev (RUS) [-73kg] final More video’s Judo World Masters Baku 2011 : Judoschool Jan Snijders More on http://www.judo-snijders.nl

How to Defend Against a Knife Realistically

Last weekend, I went to Sicamous, BC for the annual Hiscoe/Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu seminar in the Okanagan. We had some fantastic instructors featured including Steve Hiscoe Shihan, 8th degree black belt in Can-ryu, 20-year RCMP veteran police officer and RCMP trainer of trainers. Steve’s topic this year, at my request, was the updated knife defense curriculum. [...]

5 Space Options for Running a Dojo

If you’re thinking about starting your own dojo or running your own martial arts classes, the first thing you need to look for is a space in which to run them. There are a number of different options, all with their own pros and cons. I’ve run classes in 6 different locations over my tenure, [...]

How to Train in a Martial Art When You Already Have Experience in Another Style

Over the years I’ve dealt with many students who wanted to train at my dojo but already had experience in another style, with mixed results. It can be challenging to switch styles and reprogram your body to a different curriculum. And the more experience you have, the more challenging it can be. As a result, [...]