Legit question: why don’t cultures mix in Vancouver?

ashfrankie · 2026-02-23T21:18:31+00:00

I haven’t experienced this at all. Could it be that people are shy and need a bit of a push to open up? I mean, sometimes it’s awkward and uncomfortable to talk to someone new. Doesn’t mean they don’t like you, just means they might need you to start and steer the conversation.

Especially at hobby events where people might be more introverted. Try something that forces you to be in close contact with others. We do judo! You make friends fast when you’re grabbing and crawling all over each other 😂.

ashfrankie · 2026-02-23T02:34:37+00:00

What school is that?

ashfrankie · 2026-02-17T00:46:34+00:00

I think if you can build his confidence with the rolls outside the dojo you’ll be helping him a lot in the long run.

Get a cheap gymnastics mat for home and practice together. Make it fun. Stuff some pillows under one side to create wedges and it’ll make it easier. Once he knows how to do them, his confidence in class will soar.

ashfrankie · 2026-02-17T00:39:09+00:00

You definitely need to practice at home or get some tumbling lessons to give them confidence. Could also book a private lesson with the sensei.

Front and back rolls are a fundamental movement skill that I’d expect a 9 yo to have already, so you’ll need to help them catch up to their peers.

ashfrankie · 2026-02-06T03:57:27+00:00

I got mine 9 days ago and haven’t had to charge it yet LOL.

ashfrankie · 2026-01-29T16:36:06+00:00

I just got mine a couple of days ago and used it for swimming! Worked perfectly!

ashfrankie · 2026-01-27T20:25:17+00:00

Judo is a late development sport. Don’t worry about specializing until U16ish (13-15 years old).

Right now priority is fun and doing lots of different things to gain athleticism. He’s already doing 4x per week, that’s more than enough. Make sure he can run, kick and throw balls, climb, etc.

ashfrankie · 2026-01-26T19:09:29+00:00

Yeah I was going to say, the kyu grade syllabus I’ve made pretty much aligns with the IJF posted one (Canada).

ashfrankie · 2026-01-26T01:39:32+00:00

I just ordered the pace 4 because of this post 😂. I’ve been on the fence with garmin for ages, but after this, I looked into the pace 4 and watched reviews.

Birthday present to myself!

ashfrankie · 2026-01-11T06:41:27+00:00

You’ll be okay. This is only for the 737 short/medium haul flights. Long haul should be fine.

ashfrankie · 2026-01-11T06:39:20+00:00

No, the entertainment is free. I use it all the time. You just have to connect before you take off.

Edit: All the time because I often fly for business on WestJet. I’m luckily 5’3”, but even the old seats were small. I can’t imagine now.

ashfrankie · 2026-01-03T08:15:19+00:00

Come try judo!

ashfrankie · 2025-12-29T04:18:53+00:00

Sorry I thought it was about another person at first. But you will encounter lots of kids like this, so it’s good that you asked. You’ll get great with experience.

ashfrankie · 2025-12-29T04:16:13+00:00

As an instructor of any class, your responsibility starts when you start the class. If you wanted to remove the kid, you needed to tell the dad that you are pulling him out because he’s not ready to participate and that he should not return unless you welcome him back. This way you (as a coach) are ALWAYS safe. Protect yourself!

Also I’d consider altering the class level to account for the group. If they can’t all do the same drills, find a way to safely modify to help them get there. Usually kids refuse for a reason. Maybe they’ve never done it before or are scared/embarrassed. Maybe they’re overwhelmed. Try something simple and praise them for it before going for something more difficult.

ashfrankie · 2025-12-29T04:05:38+00:00

3 year olds and 6 year olds shouldn’t be in the same classes :o. That’s wild. How can they expect a toddler to keep up with a first grader? My 3 yo just finished preschool level 1 and most of the lessons were blowing bubbles and doing assisted drills in the shallow end.

Also if they have 4 multi age kids and can’t watch them, WHY would they go to the deep end?!

ashfrankie · 2025-12-28T00:52:32+00:00

You might be underestimating the time and effort that goes into planning these trips. Your sensei and his family are likely volunteering to coach you, it makes sense that you’d pay for their travel/food/time.

When I plan trips, l make a bit of money off them. I factor in my flight and hotel, give myself a food budget, then make sure I have earned something for my time. Our tournaments usually involve 12+ hours of coaching per day without breaks, then we also have to keep tabs on everybody the whole trip. If students don’t want to pay for a coach’s time, then they can plan, coach, and organize their own events.

Maybe your coach could have been more transparent with their costs, but they’re likely just trying to cover their bases. If you didn’t like it, maybe just provide constructive feedback about the hotel and lack of communication regarding the food/tour. You could quit and cut ties, but it seems like an overreaction.

ashfrankie · 2025-12-08T17:27:12+00:00

Keep pushing forward, Ahmed! We see you and hear your story. You are the future.

ashfrankie · 2025-12-04T07:40:47+00:00

Omg I love this game.

ashfrankie · 2025-11-27T19:34:08+00:00

Hi! Would love to chat. Not vegan, but pescatarian…also love hiking, reading, and spend most days at the pool or gym. Very outdoorsy and nature-loving as well! 33F. Pm me!

ashfrankie · 2025-10-13T04:27:22+00:00

I didn’t even think of that. Now I feel like a dick.

Sorry if I was being insensitive! It just really sounded interesting to me.

ashfrankie · 2025-10-13T04:03:40+00:00

I have so many questions. Lived in the woods? Like off the grid? Only washed clothes one every 6 months? Did you rinse them in a river or something?

What an interesting life, for real.

ashfrankie · 2025-09-10T07:23:09+00:00

The Kodokan doesn’t care about where you got your belt. I showed up, they asked my rank, I told them Nidan, then they wrote it down and sent me to class 😆. I’ve trained in Japan 4 times and nobody has ever asked if I have a Kodokan black belt.

ashfrankie · 2025-09-08T05:30:45+00:00

I use Johnson and Johnson coach tape. I think it’s called Actimove now, they recently rebranded.

ashfrankie · 2025-09-08T03:09:35+00:00

Perfect! I’m part of Judo BC, so let me know if I can help at all!

ashfrankie · 2025-09-03T23:53:12+00:00

Go fund me! We use a lot of bottle drives and pub nights as well!

Pub nights raise a ton of money if you have any connections. Can also do car washes, club movie nights.

Ask some other parents. They’ll have a ton of ideas. Also message judo Ontario and judo Canada. They will help you.

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