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Clinic, Stamford Judo Club, 19 July 2003. Back Row: Imon, Yashiro Yamishita,
Sid Kelly, Stephen Apatow. Front Row: Clint, John, David Roberts, Roger. |
| Yashiro Yamashita:
9 times all Japan Champion, 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist in the open division,
four times world champion; he is without question the most successful shiai
player in the history of the game.-- Handbook of the United States Judo
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Kokoru is a martial arts training system
founded by Stephen M. Apatow.
The technical syllabus is established on the foundation of classical
biomechanics based judo, ju_jitsu and mixed martial arts. Classical
choreographic training used to provide a foundation for sports such as skating
and gymnastics, is integrated into optimization of skill development, finesse and flexibility, economy of energy, balance, and grace.
The
Seven Virtues of the Bushido form the
physical and mental content of training. These virtues are Jin: Benevolence toward
mankind; Universal love; compassion, Makoto: Utter sincerity;
truthfulness, Chugi: Devotion and
Loyalty, Meiyo:
Honor and
glory, Yu: Valor; bravery,
tinged with heroism Rei: Proper behaviour;
courtesy Gi: The right decision,
taken with equanimity; rectitude.
These virtues are applied in physical training and application
into every day lives, in pursuit of an intellectual and social elite objective. These virtues embraced as the
student reaches towards the distinguished rank of Black Belt and
beyond.
Stephen M. Apatow is also founder of the Sports Medicine & Science Institute (SMSI), an international martial arts reference point for biomechanics and sportscience.
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| In the context of the Ultimate Objective : "When campaigning, be swift as
the wind; in leisurely march, majestic as the forest; in attack, like fire;
in standing, firm as the mountains. As unfathomable as the clouds, move like
a thunderbolt." - Adapted from Sun Tzu. "The Art of War" |
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Kokoro: JudoSport International
Contact
Information:
Stephen M. Apatow, Founder Kokoro: JudoSport International
167 Cherry Street # 260
Milford, Connecticut 06460
Telephone: (203) 668-0282
Internet: www.ijudosport.org
Email: info@ijudosport.org
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