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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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Dr. Yoshida and Leighton Webre giving a takedown demonstration during class. The Judo class is located in the Kinesiology and Health Studies building in room 150.

Judo class hits the mat at Southeastern

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter February 2, 2022

Judo is a Japanese martial art and sport that primarily focuses on throws and grappling. This martial art is taught all across the United States, and even at Southeastern.  Introduction to Judo, or...

Botoashi is a game played in Japan. It is played with over 100 players trying to topple the opponent’s pole while protecting their own.

International Sports: Botaoshi

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor March 12, 2019

At some Japanese schools, what may appear chaotic could be botaoshi, a game about knocking down poles, highlighting team coordination. “That game involved almost all aspects of athletic ability,"...

The university judo club offers students an opportunity to practice  judo, a form of martial arts. Professor of Physics Dr. Sanichiro Yoshida and David Lloyd instruct students in judo.

The university judo club

Staff Reports October 23, 2018

Founded in 1882, judo is an ancient form of martial arts from Japan created by Jigura Kano as an alternative to jujitsu. This sport carries on today with clubs across the world including the Southeastern...

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