Team Combat Judo

10/14/2026

Kata isn’t just a box to check for your next belt. 🥋

Too often, kata gets treated as something you cram before a promotion and forget the day after. That’s a missed opportunity, because learning and refining any judo kata is one of the richest learning experiences our art has to offer.

As tori, there’s nowhere to hide. No resisting partner to muscle through, no scramble to bail you out. It’s just you, your kuzushi, and your technique. Every detail of balance-breaking, positioning, and timing gets exposed and refined.

As uke, you’re not just a crash-test dummy. You’re refining your ukemi in a controlled, repeatable way: learning to fall well, move with intent, and understand the throw from the receiving end.

And for our older judoka, kata is a way to keep growing, keep sharpening, and keep loving judo without the wear and tear of hard randori. Your judo doesn’t have to stop evolving just because your knees have opinions.

Kata is where the principles of judo live. Don’t save it for testing day.

Demonstration of Nage no Kata at the 2025 All Japan Championships. ...

10/09/2026

If you’re competing this month at the NY State Judo Championship, come down to rep your techniques and refine your strategy. All are welcome. We’ll be drilling and throwing to get folks ready!!!! Be there tomorrow, Saturday, 10am

10/09/2026

If you're competing this month at the NY State Judo Championship, come down to rep your throws and refine your strategy. We'll be drilling and throwing to get folks ready!!!!
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10/09/2026

Haven’t been on the mat in a while? Come back. 🥋

Judo isn’t only randori. Drill technique, work kata, polish your groundwork, and train at the pace that fits you right now.

No pressure. Just good judo with good people.

We saved your spot. 👊

10/06/2026

Between work, bills, family, and everything else on your plate, it’s hard to find a place where your mind actually gets a break. The mat is that place. Here’s why:

✅ It demands your full attention. When someone’s gripping your lapel and looking for a throw, you’re not thinking about your inbox. Judo pulls you completely into the present moment.
✅ It burns off tension. A hard round of randori is one of the best ways to work out the frustrations of the day, in a safe, controlled way.
✅ You leave lighter than you came in. Most of our adult students say the same thing: they walk in tired and stressed and walk out clear-headed and in a better mood.
✅ It’s a break from screens. No phones, no notifications, just an hour of movement and focus.
✅ The people make it fun. There’s a lot of laughing on our mats. Training with good people who push you and support you is good for the soul.
✅ It builds resilience. Getting thrown, getting back up, and trying again teaches you to handle pressure, on the mat and off it.
Your problems will still be there after class. You’ll just be in a much better place to handle them.
📍 Team Combat Judo, Lindenhurst
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10/06/2026

Tonight, we’ll drill hard guard passing with real pressure. And we’ll start working on a series of counters for one of the more popular competition throws: Morote seio nage!

10/06/2026

Just a few Judo throws added to your arsenal can make a massive difference in BJJ or Wrestling. Develop a fully-rounded game today! https://teamcombat.net/

10/03/2026

Thanks to everyone for coming out for both our kids and adult Open Judo Workout! It’s awesome to see judoka, bjj players, and wrestlers from across NY come together to play, rep, and learn from new training partners. Thank you Smithtown Judo Judo Sports Long Island 🥋 for your friendship and support!!!

10/03/2026

Today’s the day! Come down to our Free Open Judo Workout! Kids at 10am, adults at 11am!!!!

10/02/2026

Think you’re too old to start judo? Think again. 🥋

Judo teaches you to fall safely, relies on technique over strength, sharpens your balance and your mind, and lets you train at your own pace with a great community. Start at 30, 40, 50 or beyond. Just walk through the door. 👉