We are a “Budo” Martial Art Association (Black-Belt Fraternity). Members of our regional Yudanshakai are affiliated with Steve Scott’s National (U.S.A.)
Judo Black-Belt Association (JBBA), John Saylor’s ShinGiTai Jujitsu Association and AAU Judo. “Freestyle” Judo is the full curriculum of Kodokan Judo as developed by the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano, which was the predecessor, if not inspiration, for both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (IBJJF) and IJF (Olympic) Judo. Judo also greatly influenced Sambo.
02/25/2025
Join us Saturday March 8th for the Arizona AAU Freestyle Judo Spring Scrimmage at Eagles Community Center, Mesa AZ. Hosted by Arizona Freestyle Judo and Coach Decker Martial Arts. Sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union. Special thank you to Mesa Parks and Recreation.
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04/22/2024
Register by May 13th. AZFREESTYLEJUDO.COM
03/09/2024
Join us this Thursdays, March 14th at 6:00 P.M. (Arizona MST) for a 1-hour virtual AAU Coaches Class with Sensei Steve Scott. This is an Amateur Athletic Union sanctioned event. Tuning in virtually is free but members are remined to maintain a current AAU membership and continue their Judo Coach education. LINK: https://meet.google.com/kwf-xbez-nzb
07/04/2023
Happy 4th of July all. Be safe! Check out my new blog post: https://coachdecker.com/coach-deckers-common-sense-4th-of-july-safety-tips/
Coach Decker's Common Sense 4th of July Safety Tips Here are some common-sense Fourth of July safety tips that apply to both kids and adults: 1. Attend public fireworks displays: Instead of setting off fireworks at home, consider attending a public fireworks show organized by professionals. These displays are typically safer and more enjoyable for ev...
01/19/2023
Don't miss our January 2023 Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3GIKCm5
Arizona Freestyle Judo - January 2023 Newsletter It's time to register for Spring Judo practice at Eagles Community Center. Don't wait! Do it now! Space is limited! Registration is OPEN for Spring Judo Practice Spring A.A.U. Judo Practice Starts Jan
04/30/2020
Coach Decker’s COVID-19 Update - Arizona’s Governor Extends Stay Home Order. We will re-open Saturday, May 16th with Yoga at 9:00 AM. Visit our website at https://coachdecker.com/ Earlier Governor Doug Ducey extended his Stay Home Ord...
04/11/2020
Mat Monkeys Martial Arts for Kids - lesson 12 - Kuzushi 2.0, the four corners. Please to our .
Coach Decker's Mat Monkeys Martial Arts for Kids lesson 12 - Kuzushi Balance 2.0 - The four corners. Coach Decker’s Mat Monkey’s Martial Art for Kids is intended for children about age 4 to about age 8. This lesson cover one of Judo’s most important concepts...
We are a “Budo” Martial Art Association (Black-Belt Fraternity). Members of our regional Yudanshakai are affiliated with Steve Scott’s National (U.S.A.) Judo Black-Belt Association (JBBA), John Saylor’s ShinGiTai Jujitsu Association and the Amateur Athletic Union (A.A.U.). We represent members from beginner introduction (White-Belt) to Black-Belt graduation in Arizona and the surrounding region.
“Freestyle Judo” is a set of contest rules written by Steve Scott. He hopes preserve the full curriculum of Kodokan Judo as developed by the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano. “Kano Jujutsu”, later renamed “Judo” by the Founder, was the predecessor, if not inspiration, for both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (IBJJF) and IJF (Olympic) Judo. Judo also greatly influenced Sambo. Freestyle Judo is NOT a new “style” of Judo. It is just the kind of Judo your Sensei used to do.
“ShinGiTai Jujitsu” is a Martial Art Association started by John Saylor in 1987 that includes striking, clinching, throws and take-downs, grappling and submission. As Sensei Saylor likes to say, “we were cross-training before MMA was cool.” ShinGiTai is much more than the sum of its parts, however. It is a philosophical concept that was central to the way a Samurai was to conduct their life. “Shin” represents the mental aspects and a warrior’s “heart”. “Gi” represents technical skill and diligence in study. And “Tai” represents the importance of physical and mental health. These three pillars are central to the making of a warrior with “Samurai Spirit”.
Finally, “Budo” is a Japanese term which means “Warrior Way”. “Do” in Japanese and Korean, Tao in Chinese, means “the way”, as in a “way of life”. The purpose of our association is to live life, individually, according to the “Do” and foster a fraternal community in support of that mission.
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