Wisdom from Our Professor
Dr. Ted Chittenden Published on: 18/02/2025
Coach Ted shares his take on some of the insightful wisdom he has heard over the years, from Professor Pedro Sauer.
Dr. Ted ChittendenFrom Fear to Strength: A Young Man’s Journey Through Judo and Jiu-Jitsu
Dr. Ted Chittenden Published on: 11/02/2025
This is a story about the power of moving beyond fear and finding your strength.
Applying Seiryoku Zenyo to Everyday Life
Dr. Ted Chittenden Published on: 04/02/2025
Seiryoku Zenyo is a foundational principle of Judo that translates to the "maximum efficient use of energy." It was one of the core tenets established by Dr. Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo.
Legos and Jiu-Jitsu: Building Skills, One Block at a Time
Dr. Ted Chittenden Published on: 28/01/2025
Coach Ted shares insight into how the individual skills and techniques taught build upon each other much like Legos. This fun and relatable analogy allows kids to better understand the application of the different Jiu-Jitsu movements fit together.