Is my child a talented Judo player and if so what should I do?

“Is my child good?” is a common question posed to Judo coaches, and one that is often awkward to answer. The answer normally is “yes and no“, all children have talents and things they are especially good at; sometimes that area is the sport of Judo. Sometimes, it is not so much the sport aspect [...]

Is my child the next Olympic Champion?

So your little Jane or John just loves Judo and looks really good at it, but are they “Good“. Are they better than average, are they a potential champion? The short answer is sadly… NO. Statistically speaking, the odds are severely stacked against your child being a world champion. There are a tiny number of [...]