Terry Riches

Terry commenced Judo in 1968, former member of the London, Army and Combined Services Judo Squads. Former Army Physical Training and Unarmed Combat Instructor. He has competed in Judo, Wrestling, Ju Jutsu, Professional Boxing, Brazillian Ju Jutsu, Shooto and Vale Tudo competitions, and the President of the NSW Kodokan Judo Association. Also a Pangration and Oz submission Factory coach.

Judo or Ju Jitsu

What is thereat technical difference between traditional Judo and Ju Jitsu? The answer really is nothing it's just in the name. Judo is just one form of Ju Jitsu, a throwing form mostly. To understand the connection between the two you must first know the history of Judo. Professor Kano first studied Kito Ryu Ju […]

Masahiko Kimura (1917-1993) Gracie Destroyer

A Judo 7th Dan obtained at the age of 29, is the greatest Judoka whoever lived. At 5ft 6ins tall and 84kg, born 10/9/1917, in Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan Masahiko Kimura started Judo at the age of 10. By the time he went to high school he was a 4th Dan. In 1935 he […]