The best little dojo in Texas Judo is fun and safe - great for families and children. Judo is an effective martial art that has been proven in the modern sports arena.                               Judo is a way of life, a means of self-discipline and a competitive sport.                   One of the goals of Judo is physical fitness through learning self-defense techniques.                                                                                                                     Doctor Jigoro Kano - 1882 Train with us at: Oakwood Plaza 25770 Interstate 45, Suite 106 Spring, Texas 77386 (Interstate 45 feeder road, 1/2 mile north of Rayford/Sawdust Road)  Judo Class Schedule   Teens & Adults - Tuesday and Thursday morning 8:30am to 9:45am   Children, Teens & Parents - Tuesday and Thursday evening 6:00pm to 6:55pm Teens & Adults - Tuesday and Thursday evening 7:00pm to 8:30pm Teens & Adults - Sunday afternoon 3:00pm to 5:00pm Phone 281-292-1882 email: info@sohkjudo.com www.sohkjudo.com Our facility is approved by the Conroe Independent School District for off-campus physical education credits for 7th through 12th grades. Serving our community since 1985 We also offer classes in Kenpo Taijutsu Click link for class information.   4th Dan Edie Connelly and 1st Dan Rachael Ragosa     The self defense philosophy of Judo is based on the principal of maximum efficiency, minimum effort. Judo techniques were developed from the ancient Ju Jitsu techniques that allow a practitioner to defeat a larger, stronger opponent. The techniques of Judo are literally the most effective defense techniques ever developed. In the 19th century all of the ancient martial arts techniques were examined and those found most effective were put into the Judo curriculum. Judo "players" have continued to perfect the techniques under the pressure of world class competition and life threatening self defense scenarios. Similar techniques have been passed down in other martial arts systems, but the techniques have lost their effectiveness through the lack of application. A choking technique or elbow breaking technique performed or simulated by other martial arts styles will not have the same effectiveness as a similar Judo technique. The complete martial art of Judo is continually being perfected by Olympic athletes. The ultimate goal of Judo is the harmonious development and eventual perfection of human character. Judo is a life changing experience. Many successful people give credit to Judo for improving their health and for developing self-esteem and self-confidence. Some have said that Judo was the turning point in their lives that helped them become a useful member of society.   Come give Judo a try. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.      7th degree black belt instructor, Andrew Connelly, is a life long martial artist who has served both as an Army Ranger Instructor and a Houston police officer. 5th degree black belt instructor, Mark Oremann, is an international Judo referee. 4th degree black belt instructor, Edie Connelly, is a former Detective Sergeant with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department and is a national Judo referee. At 77 years of age, 4th degree black belt instructor, Don MacLeod, is an inspiration to us all...             Judo theory Training for combat Street Survival     "The goals of the practice of judo are to perfect oneself physically, mentally and morally, and    using those strengths for the good of society." -from Mind Over Muscle, writings from the founder of judo Jigoro Kano   updated: 11 December 2011