Udo ( Judo) and Jiu-Jitsu
In Oom Yung Doe we teach the Korean and Japanese styles of Judo, called Udo in Korean, and the Japanese style of Jiu-Jitsu. These styles emphasize throwing an opponent while you stay on your feet and getting up quickly if you do end up on the ground. Through Udo (Judo) and Jiu-Jitsu practice, students develop proper falling techniques and the ability to use an opponent's strength against them through offensive and defensive techniques similar to what you may see in Ai Ki Do which comes from the same root Martial Art. Through Udo, one learns to roll or fall with the correct body alignment, greatly reducing the risk of injury. In addition the body becomes very flexible, especially through the middle body and joints, as you develop the coordination and strength to effectively throw your opponent. Udo and Jiu-Jitsu use circular movements and precise foot placement to redirect your opponent's energy and weight, allowing a smaller defender to control or throw a larger attacker.
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One important aspect of the Judo and Jiu-Jitsu training taught in Oom Yung Doe is learning how to fall with reduced risk of injury. This skill is important, not just for the self defense applications, but also as a defense against slipping on ice or a wet floor, something that can happen at any age or at any time. The video (left) shows a progression of some of the falling techniques taught in Judo. By learning the correct falling position first from seated and slowing building up to standing, students build correct muscle memory so that falling correctly becomes a reflex.
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See what you can gain with Udo training!
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Self-Defense
Judo and Jiu-Jitsu primarily utilize throws and takedowns for self-defense. These techniques work especially well against grabs, but can be done against punches or other attacks as well. Jiu-Jitsu works especially well when combined with other styles of Martial Arts such as the hard style striking from Kong Su or the joint manipulations from Ai Ki Do. Slipping a foot between your attackers legs, applying a joint lock, or simply striking toward the face works incredibly well to break an attacker's momentum long enough to complete the Judo throw.
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Body Control & Falling
Protecting yourself from falling is the type of self-defense you are most likely going to need and use. Proper falling techniques can prevent serious injury after you trip, fall, or slip. The body control developed in Judo not only teaches you how to fall correctly, but how to preserve and control your momentum so you can move your body in many different ways. This body control is invaluable beyond just training, as it will help you maintain a healthy condition at all stages of life.
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Flexibility and Strength
Jiu-Jitsu and Judo practice build an incredible amount of strength and flexibility in the body. In order to properly round the back for the rolling movements in Udo, practitioners must build strength and flexibility throughout the spine and core. This builds a deep flexibility that goes much farther than simply touching your toes. Middle body flexibility allows you to put power into all of your other movements, as well as promotes general spine health and longevity.
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