Judo clinic in Hoorn

This month I was in Hoorn to give a judo clinic at Sportinstituut van der Werff. To a group of 30 judokas I demonstrated techniques, explained key points and stressed the importance of focussing on the right technique. The judokas were eager to enhance their skills.

Judo clinics in Crooswijk

In the Chrismas holidays I tought judo to school children. Due to the severe snowy weather, not everyone was able to make it to the sports hall, but still 50 children could work in groups and learn the basics of judo.

I had brought judogi's (judo suits) so everyone could enter the tatami (mat) in a proper outfit. It was a fun day of learning!

Teaching judo in Italy

Last week I was in Italy for teaching judo. In Civitavecchia, near Rome, was a judo tournament followed by a few days of training. I was asked to lead the trainings and I gladly did. A group of around 160 junior and senior judokas were eager to learn and we spent many productive hours on the mat.

Judo clinic in Rhoon

Last Saturday I was in Rhoon, where my friend Mark van der Ham is successfully reviving the local judo club. I taught the young judokas standing and ground techniques after which they could demonstrate them to me and on me in a small competition. At the end all children received an autograph card and a poster.

Judo clinics in Hoogvliet

Last Saturday I was in Hoogvliet to do two judo clinics. I started with a group of 150 young judokas who I taught some basic and competition techniques. After handing out autographs, photo cards and posters, I joined my own trainer Chris de Korte in giving a lesson to a smaller group of advanced judokas. Our subject was uchi-komi in different forms. A very instructive day for everyone!

Training camp in the United States

Last month I was in the USA to teach judo. During the big annual training camp in Charlotte, North-Carolina, I gave lessons for three days to different groups. The level varied from beginners to 7th dan and from 5 to 81 years.



It were long days with many hours on the mat. Especially the older judoka's were very inquisitive and wanted to know everything about basics, my championship attitude, tactics and special moves for competition.



It was fun to share my knowledge and experience in a different environment. The atmosphere (and weather) was warm and I have met colourful people.

Teaching on Aruba

I was on Aruba for holiday and together with a friend we seized the opportunity to organise two judo clinics for the local judo clubs. I taught them techniques in standing and ground judo, which were enthusiastically rehearsed by the Aruban judokas.

Training camp in Canada

In the beginning of January I was in Canada to give judo trainings. I was invited by former competitor Nicolas Gill to head the annual winter training camp in Montreal.



Due to other appointments I could only stay for five days, but those days were fun and interesting. The group consisted of 200 judokas varying from 15 year olds to Olympians. Also some top players from abroad were present.



I could really teach and tell this group about all aspects of competition judo. We trained many techniques and made good randori. I have explained, demonstrated, answered questions en given tips and advice for improving their game of judo.



Nicolas Gill is national coach of Canada and the best competitor in Canadian history. I beat him in our only match, at the Olympic Games in Atlanta and we have always had a friendly relationship.



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Judo clinic in Leidschendam

On the 27th of April I was in a shopping centre in Leidschendam to give two judo clinics. Like the week before I did this for the campaign The Olympic Dream.

I taught judo to two groups, under 12 years and older. Under a sunny sky I could tell the judokas and audience about judo, techniques and Olympic experiences.

Judo clinic in shopping mall Nijmegen

Last Sunday I was in shopping mall Dukenburg in Nijmegen. For the campaign The Olympic Dream I gave judo clinics to members of the local judoclub. The people shopping could watch and get acquainted with judo. Next Sunday I will do the same in Leidschendam.




Photos: Ingrid Ekers

Judo clinic for Police force

Today I was on familiar soil, the dojo of the Judobond Nederland in Nieuwegein. That is the mat where I normally train with the national team, but this time I gave a judo clinic to a group of 30 executives of the Police force They were having a theme day about connecting and cooperating. The sportive surprise was a judo clinic by me.


I showed the participants what judo is like, let them try some techniques and  had some fights on the ground. Of course themes like cooperating, trust, creating and grabbing chances were incorporated in the clinic.

Photos: Frank Ramselaar

Judo clinic in Hoogvliet

My own club Budokan Rotterdam organised a training camp in which I could train hard for myself. On the last day I gave a judo clinic for the youngsters. Many showed up so we had a nice happening with 200 judokas!

RNLAF Open Door Days 2007

Last weekend the Royal Netherlands Airforce held their annual Open Door Days and I was present to give many short judo clinics to the visiting children.

The Airforce had built a large podium with good light and sound.

Many children had the opportinity to get acquainted with judo.

Judo clinics at primary school Breda

Students helped out with the clinics

Today I was at primary school De Zandberg in Breda to give judo clinics for the children.

The school initiated a project which stimulates healthy food and regular exercise.

One of the exercises of this day was a judo lesson.

Judo clinics Haagse Beemden Breda

Today I was a guest at judoclub De Haagse Beemden in Breda to give clinics. In three groups I taught judo, gave demonstrations and made matches against the children.

The participants were very enthusiastic. I had the opportunity to tell them about judo, techniques and stories about championships.

It was a fun and busy afternoon!