Cameron Gonzales – Blue Belt

(Cameron regularly attends practice.  He competes in many tournaments and displays a competitive streak.)

My name is Cameron Gonzales and I go to the Norwalk Judo Club.  I am 12 years old and I just graduated from the 6^th grade.  One of my most favorite things about doing judo is teaching some of the little kids techniques for throwing or doing mat work.  One of the things I don’t like to do are ukemi’s.  Ukemi’s are when you do a somersault and land back on the ground to stand up.  If you keep on doing them, they start to be a real pain in the neck.  I have been doing judo for 3 ½ years.  I enjoy judo because it not only helps you get stronger, but it teaches you self discipline to be a better person.  This is why I do judo.

Aside from judo, I have other hobbies I enjoy.  I love to play baseball, watch baseball, and talk about baseball.  I also love to listen to rock music in my spare time, and hang out with my friends any chance I get.

Cameron Gonzalez, Norwalk Judo Club

PRACTICE TIMES:

Tuesday – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Friday – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

All visitors must have current USJA or USJF to practice on our facility.

• Member United States Judo Federation (USJF)
• Member Southern California Judo Parents Federation
• Member Southern California Judo Black Belt Association

As a parent, I feel that judo is more than just martial arts. It teaches our children discipline, perseverance and respect. It build’s up stamina, self respect and makes a person proud of who they are.

My youngest son has been participating in judo for the past 3 ½ years. I think that because of judo, he has great strength in his arms which has helped greatly in his basketball and baseball activities.

My oldest son is entering high school this year and because of judo, he is interested in joining the high school wrestling team. It is my hope that through judo, my boys will become more overall rounded individuals.

Carrie Nakatani