Martial Arts
Judo
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 Details
Also known as
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Country of Origin
Japan
Olympic Sports
Accepted as an Olympic sport in 1960 Contested since 1964 (men) and 1992 (women)
Parenthood
Various koryลซ Jujutsu schools, principally Tenjin Shin'yล-ryลซ, and Kitล-ryลซ
Focus on
Grappling, wrestling, ground fighting
Weapon used
None
Hardness
Full contact
Recommended for
None
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