Modern life has become increasingly comfortable but also more stressing. In consequence, all of us need a time-out, a break, in our daily activities. We need to relax and to renew our energies without losing the joy and the good sense of humor of a healthy living.

The practice of Judo offers us the possibility of getting rid of the anxiety after a long day at work or school, without hurting ourselves, without challenges, without distress. A few throws will relax and will bring us the satisfaction of having achieved a good combination of smartly controlled art, dexterity and strength.

Sinchijudokan is an institute created for the purposes of promoting, teaching, researching and developing the Kodokan Judo, stimulating at the same time in men, women, and children a positive behavior and an adequate physical condition as a result of the study and efficientpractice of Judo biomechanic.

The meaning of "Sinchijudokan" is "Warrior Center of the Judo". Name formed from two voices: Kechua voice Sinchi (in native language of Peru) that signifies "warrior"; and the Japanese voice judokan that signifies "center of study of the judo".

1. OUR PURPOSE

At Sinchijudokan we teach a Judo that is artistic, effective, non-violent, which will let students fulfill the recreational aspect and obtain the satisfaction to successfully participate in competitions. In addition, students will be able to learn how to defend themselves against any possible occurrence using the proper techniques of blocking, neutralizing and controlling, but without hurting the opponent.

We do a "Pedagogy of Judo". Beginners, intermediates and advanced students have the option to learn, teach and share surrounded by an environment where joy, respect, friendship, recreation, and safety are practiced. In this regard, our method tries to be personalized and comprehensive, covering the three essential aspects of Judo:

1. Judo for Competition: for the judokas that aspire to compete, their training will emphasize in the tactics and strategies for the competition, preparing them to achieve efficiency in the performance.
2. Judo for Recreation: the judokas will obtain skills and dexterity in the Judo techniques, as well as recreation and common satisfaction.
3. Judo for Self-Defense: the judokas will gain expertise, response, and confidence in the self-defense techniques.

2. ORIGIN OF JUDO

Kodokan Judo is a Gendai Budo discipline of Japanese origin. Dr. Jigoro Kano was a Jujitsu expert and researcher of this art, however, he wanted to develop a discipline that would transcend of being a street fighting method.

The new discipline would be helpful not just for self-defense, but also for educational purposes and for the physical, mental and ethical training of the person who would practice it; as a result of his research Master Jigoro Kano created Judo in 1882.

With the passing of time, Judo has let go its roots and essences of Budo Art, as well as its etiquette, discipline, and spirituality that has characterized it since its origin. The modern Judo is different from how it was conceived by Master Kano.

The first World Judo Championship took place in 1956 in Tokyo, Japan, and it became an Olympic sport at the 18th Olympic Games celebrated in Tokyo in 1964.

3. PRINCIPLES OF JUDO

In the Judo discipline, the person utilizes the strength of the opponent: yielding, dodging, and applying his opponent's own weight and strength to make him lose his equilibrium.

A good visualization of this is when in winter the branches of a tree are pushed down by the weight of the snow, they bend and the snow falls, but the flexible branches go back to their original position.

There are two principles that are basic and applicable in the daily live of any judoka or judoist:

1. SEIRYOKU or MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY, that inspires that anything done in Judo and in life must be well done, for personal and for the others satisfaction. Applying the least effort, to obtain the highest efficiency.

2. JITA KYOEI or MUTUAL BENEFIT AND WELFARE, that inspires to perform a healthy Judo, with no tension and without challenges, having mutual satisfaction, progressing reciprocally and in harmony.

4. ADVANTAGES OF JUDO

All martial arts are good and effective and demand long time of hard training and perseverance in order to gain dexterity and mastery. Undoubtedly, the different skills and attitudes of the individuals that practice them cause the difference in the results.

Judo promotes the emotional balance and the strengthening of the positive attitudes of the individual. It is a discipline that allows the building up of self-control, patience, discipline, diligence, respect, courtesy, self-confidence, self-esteem, friendship, etc. All of these factors contribute to the foundation needed for an individual to achieve success in life.

In the mental level, Judo helps to stimulate the concentration, the determination, and the decision taking, as well as the coordination and reflects. The judoka learns to know and apply his biomechanic in the study of the wazas or techniques; he identifies and understands how the principles of the Physics - Mechanics are applied to Judo. By way of meditation (Zen), he learns how to relax, to restore, and control the inner harmony.

Judo is a discipline for all ages and sexes because it can be practiced at the proper pace of each individual's need. In the physical aspect, Judo stimulates the cardiovascular and breathing functions, as well as the muscles, tone and nerves. It improves the speed, resistance, strength, flexibility, and agility that a healthy body at any age needs.

5. STAFF

Professor Nestor Figueroa, MBA is in charge of the academic direction of the Sinchijudokan Institute. He is a native of Peru, South America. He was a university professor for 18 years in the Business Administration field, a writer and publisher of several books, and manager of a number of enterprises in Lima, Peru.

Professor Nestor Figueroa has been involved with Judo for 40 years, as student, competitor and instructor. At age 13, he started practicing Boxing in an amateur league, and then he started learning Kungfu and Jujitsu; soon after that he started studying Kodokan Judo.

In his long career as judoka, Sensei Nestor Figueroa has had as teachers Sensei Shozaki Murayama 2nd Dan, Sensei Yutaka Akatsuka 7th Dan, Sensei Hidenori Yamanaka 8th Dan and Sensei Philip E. Porter 9th Dan.

Sensei Figueroa has participated in training in Kodokan, Tokyo with Sensei Yamamoto, 8th Dan, and Sensei Murata, 7th Dan. He has attended the Budo Seminary at the International Budo University & Nippon Budokan, held in Katsuura, participating in training with Sensei Kashiwazaki 7th Dan, two times world champion, and with Sensei Tadanori Koshino 6th dan, world champion.

At the present time, Sensei Figueroa holds 6th Dan in Kodokan Judo and Shodan Dan in Jujitsu and is well known for his knowledge and technique, as well as for his appreciated quality of teacher and researcher of the methodologies of teaching and training Judo.

6. SCHEDULE

7. FEES

a) Regular Enrollment
Registration Fee: $60
Monthly Dues: $100

b) Enrollment for Children Under 15
Registration Fee: $60
Monthly Dues: $60

8. DIRECTIONS

Sinchijudokan Institute

3109 Smiley Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044, USA

Telephone and fax: (314) 727 -2672
E-mail: info@sinchijudokan.com

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