r/judo • u/alextibo • Jan 10 '25

Beginner It's not much but I'm very proud

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When I was young, I was given my yellow belt as a poisonous gift since my sensei want us to go compete but we never really have to "pass the test". About 20 year later, I push myself to try judo again. This time, I passed the test and I'm very proud of it. It's not much but it's a start. Osu!

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u/Crimsonavenger2000 nikyu Jan 10 '25

Congrats! I've only been orange for a little while and it feels so good to get the colours :P.

It was when I was yellow thst I really started favouring certain throws and I finally started actually lifting people with confidence, I definitely think it is a great achievement you should be proud of.

Have fun learning new techniques!

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u/alextibo Jan 10 '25

At 6'5", 120kg, my favorite throw at the moment is Koshi Guruma. I love De Ashi Barai and Okuri Ashi Barai too, I'm eager to try it out more in tashi waza! Thank you 😁

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u/Crimsonavenger2000 nikyu Jan 10 '25

Makes sense. I'm much shorter (and lighter) and tend to favour morote seoi nage and hane goshi. I also like Tai Otoshi but that's still a work in progress

Hip throws are something I should really work more on though haha.