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Judo
The gentle way
Find strength in balance. Discover the Japanese martial art that turns movement, leverage, and control into a practice of its own.
- Japan
- Grappling
- Olympic sport
- Discover
- Judo
Less Force
More Understanding.
Judo is a Japanese martial art renowned for its focus on throws and grappling techniques. Unlike many martial arts, Judo emphasizes using an opponent’s force and balance against them, making it suitable for individuals of varying sizes and strengths. In Judo, practitioners learn how to off-balance and control opponents, ultimately aiming to throw them onto the ground or immobilize them with holds and joint locks.
This gentle approach to self-defense promotes physical fitness, mental discipline, and respect for one’s training partners.
This gentle approach to self-defense promotes physical fitness, mental discipline, and respect for one’s training partners.
- Judo,
- At A Glance.
The foundations of the practice.
Country of origin
Japan
Primary focus
Grappling, wrestling, ground fighting
Training contact
Full contact
Weapon
Unarmed
Olympic competition
Accepted as an Olympic sport in 1960 Contested since 1964 (men) and 1992 (women)
Martial roots
Kanō Jigorō
Take it to
the mat.
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Listings reproduced from the existing Judo page. Open an institute to explore its
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