Neil Ohlenkamp's Visit to Costa Rica

Neil Ohlenkamp attended the November 10, 2002 national tournament held in San Jose, Costa Rica in honor of the founder of judo in Costa Rica, Shihan Madrigal. He participated as a referee and presented awards to the winning athletes. He also observed the national judo in order to be better able to contribute some new ideas to a special judo clinic held the following day.

Neil Ohlenkamp refereeing a match Neil Ohlenkamp receiving a national award

On November 11, 2002 Neil Ohlenkamp conducted a class for the masters of Costa Rica as well as coaches and athletes. The lessons involved a method of moving kuzushi and some new competitive techniques being used in international competition. He received a certificate of appreciation and a gift from the hosts, Sensei Noah Mario Marín (rokudan), Sensei Omar Murillo Sr. (sandan) and Omar Murillo Jr. (shodan).

2002 national judo clinic in Costa Rica

Last Updated on Saturday, 27 February 2010 01:41

Since the fundamental principle acquired through the practice of Jujitsu has been elevated to a finer moral concept called Judo, "The Way of Gentleness", it may well be said that the primary objective of practicing Judo is perfection of character.

H. Seichiro Okazaki