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Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia: Benefits for Adults and Children
Discover the myriad of benefits that come with practicing Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia in this article by 3rd degree black belt Ray Huxen. Enhance physical health, mental clarity, all in supportive community for adults & kids.
Finding The Best BJJ Gyms in Philadelphia
Looking for the best BJJ gyms in Philadelphia? Learn about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, find tips to choose the right gym, and uncover the key characteristics of a top-tier BJJ gym.
The New York Open (Judo)
The New York Open is the an amazing Judo Team competition held at the New York Athletic club. Instructor Ray Huxen has been doing the PA commentary at this even for several years. Beth Goldstein Huxen has been assisting before and during the vent for several years as well. If you want to see Olympians…
Nage No Kata Seminar February 22, 2020.
Osagame and the Philadelphia Judo Club will host a Nage No Kata seminar after the regular Gi class on Saturday. All classes conflicting with that time are canceled for February 22, 2020.
Ray Gets His Fifth Degree
Ray Huxen has an extensive background in martial arts, particularly in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He began his Judo training in 1994 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and later moved to Philadelphia in 1995, where he joined the Philadelphia Judo Club under the guidance of head instructor Art Bourgeau. After 15 years of dedicated training,…
A Strong Day at the Shufu Open
This past weekend was the Shufu Open Judo Tournament in Beltsville, Maryland and we sent down a contingent of competitors. They did very well, and brought home quite a few trophies, 2 of which Ray is displaying above. We sent 8 competitors, who came home with a total of 8 trophies; 4 gold, 3 silver…
Green Belt Grace becomes Brown Belt Grace
This is Grace. I first met her 9 years ago, when she came to the club for a night of Judo. Ray first met her over a decade ago, when the Philadelphia Judo Club was housed at Maxercise. Grace came to Philadelphia as a green belt. Her nickname was Go Go Grace. I called her…
Maxercise In House
This weekend was the Maxercise In House tournament, and we sent a small contingent of competitors. This picture is 5 out of the 7 competitors. Standing from left is Ian, who went 1-2 and took bronze. Next to him is Josiah, who went 1-1, earned a bronze AND threw an amazing Te Guruma for throw…
Being a Good Uke
We all take turns being Uke, but some people are better at it than others. Some people do a better job of helping the other person learn and practice a technique. And that raises the question; What makes a good uke? Of course there’s the obvious part. In Judo it’s being able to take a…
David and Goliath
Tonight I watched my 145 lb brother train with one of our students, a 300 lb former lineman (Division 1 College Football ) and it reminded me of writing this blog post, so I dug it up and I’m reposting. I’ll post some photos of Ronnie training with Jeff at the end of this post.…
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