It seems that with most Judo lessons I’ve been teaching lately that I have to keep reminding folks to study judo techniques and skills using the least amount of energy necessary and not from a power or strength viewpoint. Folks seem to want to power through judo techniques and make them work rather than let the principle work for you.
Two of my friends were working together the other evening on a throw and decided to slow all movement way down and then the principle of movement took over and the throw began working for them in a way that was most effective and efficient. The expression on their faces was most wonderful.
When studying skills from the least amount of energy viewpoint does not mean to be all loosey goosey with your body, but to have good posture and practice the skill without over powering your partner. Then you continue to train with principle and not with power.
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