I’m not completely sure what to think about Vladimir Putin, the former president and current prime minister of Russia. True, he totally invaded Georgia, which is bad. But then, he is a 6th Dan in Judo, which is totally bad ass. Apparently, his Harai Goshi – sweeping hip throw- is to be feared.
Anyway, he recently put out a DVD called “Let’s Learn Judo With Vladimir Putin”.
According to National Review, he also fishes shirtless in Siberia, has a pet tiger cub, and is dating a twenty something rhythmic gymnast. I’ve also got this vague notion that he looks like UFC fighter Matt Serra.
2nd Dan instructor Logan Heinrichs demonstrating a throw; Logan will be at both days of training
- picture from www.wagokan.com -
Sensei Masanobu Hayata (my sensei’s sensei) is flying in from Osaka Japan to teach a few classes this weekend. He will be teaching mostly stand-up techniques, attack angles, wristlocks, etc. It will be awesome training. Hayata Sensei has a very open teaching style, and is very good a what he does. All skill levels are invited, provided they show appropiate respect.
It is sugguested you bring a $25 dollar per session donation for Hayata Sensei, as he pays his own way to fly over from Japan to come here.
