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Local Martial Arts Guide

          Wareham Judo.

Sign up for classes @ the Mulit-Service Center
Wareham Recreation   54 Marion Road (Rt.6)   Wareham, MA 02571

Classes taught here:
Judo. Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Featured on this page is Judo taught here in Wareham by Bob Bridges

JUDO

The second most popular sport, by Bob Bridges

Hi my name is Bob Bridges and I teach Judo at the Multi service center. I've been involved in Judo since 1966.

    Competion:
  • 2003 World Masters Judo Championships
  • 2001 USA Judo National Masters Championships
  • 2001 World Masters Judo Championships
  • 1999 World Masters Judo Championships
  • 1998 USA Judo National Masters Championships
If Judo appeals to you, sign up at the Multi-Service Center, Wareham Recreation.

Bob took two Gold medals at the 2003 World Masters Judo Championships held recently in Tokyo, Japan. This is Bob's second World title, the other was in 1999. At this event, there were 903 competitors (287 from Japan). The competitors represented 38 different countries in attendance. Bob competed in the 55-59 year old heavyweight division and the Open weight division. He won all 7 of his matches by Ippon, similar to a knockout in boxing. Contrary to popular belief, there are no punches or kicks in Judo. This martial art specializes in throws, pins, chokes and arm locks. Judo has been an Olympic sport since 1964 and is the second most popular sport in the world

Saturday, April 28th, the 2001 USA Judo National Masters Championships were held at the fieldhouse, Disney's Wide World of Sports, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. There were 240 athletes, ages 30-74, competing in this annual event. Included among the competitors was Bob Bridges from Rochester, Ma. Bob took 1st place, in his division defeating four opponents. This is Bob's 2nd National Masters title. He won his first title in 1998.

Bob Bridges took two bronze medals at the World Masters Judo Championships held recently in Scottsdale, Ariz. More than 375 competitors from 32 countries attended the event. Bridges a Rochester resident competed in the 50-54 year old heavyweight division and the Open weight division. Bob is the current U.S. National Champion in his respective division. Contrary to popular belief, there are no punches or kicks in Judo. This martial art specializes in throws, pins, chokes and arm locks. Judo has been an Olympic sport since 1964, and is the second most popular sport in the world after soccer. The 2002 World Masters Championships will be held in Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Bob's record is 18-0 in National and International Judo Masters competition.
Bob teaches at the Wareham Recreation Department.

What is Judo?
Judo is many things to different people. It is a fun sport, an art, a discipline, a recreational or social activity, a fitness program, a means of self-defense or combat, and a way of life. It is all of these and more. Judo is Fun!
Judo created the system of ranks, now used in most other martial arts, that recognize a person's degree of knowledge, ability, and leadership identified by colored belts.
Read and learn more about Judo at: Judo Info.com


Photo of Bob with his first place award from the
2001 USA Judo National Masters Championships
Bob Bridges with first place award.

Photo of Bob with his two first place awards from the
2001 World Masters Judo Championships
Bob Bridges with two first place awards.

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