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Different possibilities for different groups
Judo clinics are basically lessons of judo. It can be
done at a judo club, in my own club, together with other
clubs, with a business, there are many possibilities.
Depending on the group it involves learning, play,
video, competition, entertainment, autographs, picture
taking, whatever suits the occasion. I will name the
most common forms.
Judo youngsters
 It is always nice to work with the energy of children on
the tatami. Sometimes they learn in a different setting
with new children and a clinic is their chance to fight
an Olympic champion and pose together for a picture
afterwards!
A clinic mostly takes place in a judo club or a sports
hall. The number of participants may vary from 10 to
hundreds. Of course, it is possible to divide the
participants in two or three groups of roughly the same
level.
Experienced judokas or teachers
I really like to work with experienced judokas. With
them I can share my experience of the details that make
the difference in competition. I have developed several
specific techniques that I have used at the highest
level to win important matches.
I have been working for years to perfect my technique to
make them as effective as possible. Sometimes this means
working on the basics, sometimes working on the small
details.
A clinic is not only about technique. It is also about
sharing the experience, the philosophy of judo and
anecdotes.
I also lead training
camps for judokas that really want to improve their
game by training with me for a few days.
Beginners
For people who have never played the game of judo, it is
a special experience to put on a judo suit, wear a
(white) belt and step barefooted on the soft judo mat. That's how it starts!
After some explanation and a safe warming-up, we start
with judo and everyone will feel what it is like to grab
a partner, make throws and try to keep someone in a
holddown. Safe, fun and a great way to get to know
each other, like colleagues.
Examples
I have put online reports of
some judo clinics and
training camps that I have done in the past.
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