<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ko Nami Judo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judo as a martial art, for fitness and wellbeing.  The best start in the martial arts.]]></description><link>https://www.judolife.nz/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:57:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.judolife.nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Local football points the way in teaching Judo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedigogy matters and when your life comes through your cell phone, delivery matters too.  Several sports in New Zealand have created the fantastic AND FREE resource that is the CoachMate app.  I used to play soccer and I'm extremely keen on how physical education is delivered so, I downloaded the app and looked at what is on offer. Judo person kicking a football from the 2026 World Cup The app has sections for coaches, team managers, teachers, caregivers, supporters and players.  We assume...]]></description><link>https://www.judolife.nz/post/local-football-points-the-way-in-teaching-judo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bfdfcf7b480551f1607bc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:27:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b94e18_d9fbac638df448419264b7a89ee81ad5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_968,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carlton Ruffell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judo in New Zealand needs a refresh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 80's were great!  I was there.  There was no internet but there were tons of clubs to join.  I was in Scouts, I learned the violin, played soccer and I went to Judo.  To find Judo, I went to the Hastings information office, across the road from the Post Office and asked for Judo clubs.  I was given a name and a number to contact. Clubs and sports activities were well resourced with volunteers and while the instruction was not the best, we believed in the ethos of Judo and how it could...]]></description><link>https://www.judolife.nz/post/judo-in-new-zealand-needs-a-refresh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3a14b3106e96afab604263</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:55:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b94e18_f160c6e2b80c48e1abe1fb5603112d8b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_811,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carlton Ruffell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>