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About Judo
JUDO – A BRIEF EXPLANATION
Judo is not only a sport (an
Olympic Sport at that), it’s a Martial Art that can be used for
recreational or social activity, fun and fitness or as a practical form
of self defence.
Judo was first founded by Dr
Jigaro Kano in 1882. He took what he considered to be the best
techniques from the ancient art of Jujutsu, refined them and developed new
techniques. As a result Judo has evolved into the modern martial art and
sport practised world-wide by millions today.
Judo is famous for its
spectacular Throws, but also involves Grappling and Hold-down
techniques. Senior players also use techniques of Arm locks and
Strangles.
Judo literally means “gentle
way”, and teaches the efficient use of balance, leverage and movement,
rather than brute strength to overcome an opponent. Judo teaches you to
use an opponent’s force against them rather than to meet them head-on,
thus giving a smaller person the ability to overcome a bigger, more
powerful person.
An aspect often overlooked as a
benefit of Judo training is the technique of Break falling, and these
have many practical applications for sports or activities other than
Judo.
For more information visit the
following website –
www.judoinfo.com
Dr Jigoro Kano
(1860-1938)
Founder of
Kodokan Judo
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