Early Bird Judo is offered four (4) days a week, Tuesday through Friday, 5:30 AM - 7:00 AM, to serious competitors and dedicated Judoka 13 years and older who want to fine-tune their techniques & fight strategies, or work on agility, strength & conditioning. This program is available free of charge to dojo members who enroll in the Senior Class Unlimited class offering. Non-members can choose the pay-as-you-go option by paying drop-in fees.

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Benefits of Early Bird Judo:

• Improve your technique with focused morning training sessions

• Boost your physical fitness and flexibility through regular practice (4 times per week)

• Enjoy a quieter dojo atmosphere for better concentration

• Build camaraderie with fellow early risers in the Judo community

• Establish a consistent routine to enhance discipline and commitment

• Take advantage of cooler morning temperatures for a more comfortable workout

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Early Bird Judo targets the following personas:

• Working adults or college students who want to put in some workout before heading to work/school

• Working adults who are unable to attend some evening classes due to long commute/life events

• Dedicated competitors who want more training sessions to prepare for tournaments

• Students who struggle with mastering their techniques (tachiwaza or newaza) in regular evening class and need more time and 1:1 attention in small(er) group setting

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Early Bird Judo activities include but are not limited to:

• Instructions or deep-dive into finer details of certain Judo techniques, if necessary

• Open mat for advanced students (green belt and higher)

• Agility/strength/conditioning drills

• Uchikomi to build muscle memory, speed, timing, and strength 

• Nagekomi to practice breaking balance, entering, and completing the technique on a partner with a focus on muscle memory and finishing mechanics

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Rules for Early Bird Judo:

• Early Bird Judo is offered to both members and non-members. Non-members or visitors must have USJA, USJF, USA Judo, AJJF, ATJA, or Judo Canada membership. Proof of current membership required upon first visit.

• For members/students under 18 years of age, an adult guardian or parent must be present for the entire lesson.

• Early Bird Judo may be recorded (audio and video) for instructional purposes and NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION.

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