In the fall of 1988, I first entered the carpet for Rosengårds judo club in Malmö. And I have loved this wonderful sport ever since. What other sport can offer as much as judo can ?! It does not matter if you are tall, short, competitively interested or not. Everybody can train Judo. Judah makes one feel good in both body and soul and grows as human. At the same time you get strong and tough, you also become helpful and humble.

I have wondered what really makes me go on with Judon without getting tired? I figured I’ve NEVER had any period since 1988, where I found Judo to be boring or monotonous. As a person, I like variation, which Judon has a lot of. I think, however, that it is Jewish people who make me think it’s fun. We judokas are nice, humble and social people while we are both tough, strong and stubborn. It’s a nice mix of qualities I think. If I were to get in a position at work, where I would have to join and hire someone, it would have been a big plus in the edge of the subject in question, Judo.

And although it has been many years since I started practicing judo, I learn something new on each workout. It may be a variant of a neck latch or just a small but important detail in a throw. What other sport can offer it after 24 years?

Competition has been an important and fun part of my Jewish life, though I was always like the famous Sven Nylander – an eternal 4th. But it did not matter, because I was incredibly funny.

I have also had the privilege of getting a “mess” with some really good judokas, although it rarely led to a profit. But it did not matter either, because I was having fun. I do not think it was the actual pursuit of gold that attracted me to the competition mat over and over again. There were other things that drove me. It was fun to travel and be with friends, but I must of course admit that hearing the judge screaming ippon was still a really cool feeling.

I have not competed for many years, but that does not mean I’m covering for it. Practicing Judo is like reading a book with infinitely many chapters. There is always more to read. I have just finished reading a chapter about 2nd. It was a cool chapter that I strongly recommend you read. I thought the chapter about 1st dan was top but 2nd is better. However, you have to read them in the right order so you understand everything.

To immerse yourself in kata is also something I can definitely recommend. You get an in-depth understanding of Judon in general. These are the small details that are important and it’s never too late or too early to start with kata.

During the day I work as a salesman of doors and windows for stables and similar financial buildings. In the evenings, there is a beautiful wife, four children and a villa in Blentarp who get my attention. Even the kids train or have practiced judo.

I have the privilege of being a coach for children and adults in Wemmenhög’s budo association. I started in the WBF 6 years ago. Then we were a cute little club with 15-20 people on every workout. After the association moved to the new premises in Skurup, the club has grown in size and today we are about 70 children and adults on the carpet every workout. It’s incredibly fun to learn what I can. Judon and we coaches have an important role in children development I think. And not just physically. We have the opportunity to give them things that they benefit from the rest of their lives. Please take a look at the code of Judah, so you understand where I mean.

Successful athletes and other famous people usually always thank their coach for their success. But I can not. Partly because I have not been famous, but also because in my years I have met many people, all of whom have been involved in my own development. If you’re on judo, it’s rarely just a person you listen to and learn from. You often have several trainers and other Jewish people who teach a judo. You go training, go to camps and guest trainers here and where. Here are some people who participated in my judo. As you can see, it’s not a person but several: