2024 Judo Grand Prix Portugal - Odivelas
Judo Grand Prix Portugal
Reflections on the weekend when the first international judo competition of 2024 occurred, marking the commencement of the Paris Olympic Games year.
Since Thursday the 25th, I was determined to follow the Judo Grand Prix Portugal in the best way possible. I noticed that the live broadcasts were scheduled to start at four-thirty in the morning. Although I went to bed early on Thursday without setting an alarm, I managed to wake up, and by four-twenty, I was already tuned in to the broadcast, which was in English. While I still don't fully understand English, I make progress every day. At the designated time, half-past four, the fights began.
In the first match, during the replay of the initial victory, they showed that the fighter had won by grabbing the opponent's leg. The narrator chuckled at the situation. I found it intriguing that he found an officiating error amusing. I continued watching with narration because I didn't know there were going to be Brazilians involved. However, when I spotted a Brazilian fighting on a mat not featured in the official broadcast, I began frantically switching between mats, clicking where a Brazilian was fighting and checking the schedule for upcoming fights. During these moments, I couldn't hear the narration.
By six o'clock in the morning, I was very sleepy and decided to go back to sleep. I woke up at eight in the morning and went to take care of my life, as Fridays are regular days for me. It wasn't until half-past eleven that I managed to catch another glimpse of the live broadcast and discovered that the semi-final fights were underway. Seven hours into the broadcast, and it was still ongoing. I learned that the finals would be broadcast on YouTube at three o'clock in the afternoon. Luckily, YouTube allows for non-live viewing, making it convenient, especially for those on a budget. Conversely, on Judo.tv, recordings are exclusive to paying subscribers.
This turned out to be fortunate because around three o'clock, heavy rain began, and I had to pack up the computer and find the driest part of the house. When the rain subsided a bit, my mother knocked on the door. She informed me that the actor Petterson, originally from Crato but born in Farias Brito and currently residing in Paris, had initiated a campaign to repair her house's roof. She needed assistance with managing her phone calls and talking to people, seeking my company. Consequently, it became challenging to keep up with the Grand Prix, but I'm not complaining. It was a positive turn of events for my mother, and I was glad to be by her side.
I only managed to watch the finals on Saturday, witnessing Augusto's silver. One interesting observation was the coach's reaction. He expressed so much enthusiasm for the fighter's silver medal that the camera, which typically focuses more on the gold medalist and often neglects the silver, remained fixed on the two Brazilians, coach, and fighter, for an extended period. A notable example! I've realized that enthusiasm plays a crucial role in judo and is ingrained in the Japanese culture from which judo originates.
It was quite challenging to catch the finals on the second and third day due to my friend Pietro Fittipaldi participating in the 24 Hours of Daytona. He was called in at the last minute to replace an injured driver. So, every time I went on YouTube to watch the Judo Grand Prix, the race was being broadcast, and I found myself clicking and watching. Pietro finished in fourth place—absolutely sensational! Fellow viewers who followed the entire race mentioned in the comments that Pietro played a crucial role in advancing the car. However, when the owner's son took the wheel, they lost ground, and that situation continued throughout the race. Despite this, they managed to secure a fourth-place finish in the LMP2 category, which featured thirteen cars.
One interesting aspect of the Fittipaldi brothers is their connection to video games. While the older brother is behind the wheel of a real car, the other engages in racing video games. This allows them to stay connected to racing even on their days off. I've taken inspiration from this example, immersing myself in a captivating game related to fighting and Japanese culture called 'Dragon Ball Z: The Legend of the Super Saiyan.' Due to difficulties in finding a properly translated copy of the game, I am currently playing a Japanese version. As I study Japanese, I'm uncovering details that I had never noticed before.
For instance, there is a moment when the character is about to launch an attack, and the translated message appears as: 'Piccolo beats up Raditz.' Subsequently, the blow is executed, and another message follows: 'Piccolo deals 1 damage to Raditz.' Initially, Brazilians, myself included, had difficulty understanding this translation, but now I comprehend it. In reality, the accurate translation is: 'Piccolo is going to beat up Raditz！！' with two spaced exclamation marks. These exclamation marks signify great excitement, emphasizing the importance of approaching fights with enthusiasm, even when the adversary is much stronger.
It is highly beneficial to engage in a video game related to your sport—I observed this with the Fittipaldi brothers, and I have personally experienced its advantages. When I eventually establish a gym, I plan to incorporate an arcade. However, the rule will be limited to playing games associated with martial arts. Even if the Fittipaldi brothers express interest in playing racing games, I won't make any exceptions. Exceptions can complicate matters in business. But let's get back to the main topic.
By judiciously using the skip button, I managed to catch the second and third days of the Grand Prix Portugal, including Buzacarine's bronze. As for discussions about the Olympic Games, it's a topic that makes me want to write a book, although the reality is that I struggled to compose even that particular text. However, I'm not disheartened; there's a good reason behind it.
According to the recently released calendar of the Cearense Judo Federation, there is a competition scheduled during the same period as the Paris Games - the Cearense second stage. I am hopeful that this date will be retained as I am eager to participate in the competition. It would be particularly significant for me to compete simultaneously with the athletes in Paris, even though it's a different city, yet equally important - Fortaleza.
Good training, studies and work for everyone.
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I take Judo classes at Ikigai Dojô in Crato, Ceará and I am currently 4rd kyu (orange belt).
My plan is to teach about sport and war through chess and judo.
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Cost estimates to fight in Cearense 2nd stage:
White Kimono installments to be paid 4x US$ 9,38
Blue Kimono US$ 77,00
Enrollment US$ 18,20
Bus ticket US$ 41,60
Overnight in guesthouse US$ 30,35
Food US$ 25,00
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