Martial Arts: Judo
Judo is a martial art that makes use of throws, strangles and joint locks. There is no kicking or punching in Judo. Judo was originally developed from Jujutsu and was accepted as an Olympic sport in 1966.
The lethal techniques and strikes of Jujutsu have been removed from the syllabus, and Judo’s founder Kano designed a syllabus that was meant to aid in the physical fitness of the Japanese people as well as their character development. As such, Judo was always designed more to be a sport than a self-defence system.
The black belt system, that pertains until today in many martial arts (also see: Goju Ryu Karate Belt System) is said to have first developed in Judo. Whereas in the West, great value is placed on the coveted achievement of a black belt, Japanese instructors see the black belt as a stage of the student when the real study of the martial art begins. Judo Uniforms are typically made of heavy material to withstand the pulling and grabbing associated with this martial art.
Origin of Judo: Japan
Founder of Judo: Jigoro Kano - 1882
December 14th, 2005 at 12:28 pm
This history is pretty accurate. The other two forms of Jujitsu would be Aikido, and Karate, which is actually a form of self-defense and one of the e […] more
February 10th, 2006 at 8:35 pm
I play football and i heard that judo is one of the best cross training activities for football because it teaches you to use the momentum of others a […] more
February 18th, 2006 at 1:04 am
Judo is a sport with no punching and kicking; this is true, and yet it is a self defense. The Kodokan Judo book does include kicks and punches though […] more
March 6th, 2006 at 7:19 pm
I very much respect “J-Byrd” even if I never met her. She is soo…… RIGHT! No martial art was a sport in the beginning. It was created to defend yo […] more
March 26th, 2006 at 4:52 am
i am 14 and trying to find a new a martial art to study after a couple of years of Haw Rang Do (not spelled right, it’s been a long time) and i have n […] more
March 29th, 2006 at 6:39 am
Josh - I would seriously recommend Jujutsu. I have studied a variety of hard and soft martial arts, and of the three i would say it was most suitable. […] more
April 8th, 2006 at 8:34 am
Josh - I am a 1st Dan in Judo, love it and could easily boast about the strengths of Judo as a martial art but having experienced a little bit of ever […] more
April 21st, 2006 at 6:48 am
Judo, from what Ive seen of its students, is a great take down Martial Art. I went to a BJJ tournament, and the winner of the blue belt tournament end […] more
June 4th, 2006 at 10:34 am
I have been studying judo for a year now and it is the best decision I ever made. Judo is more than a sport, it’s a defensive art and a philosophy. […] more
August 18th, 2006 at 11:16 am
“When the enemy comes welcome him, when he goes send him on his way.” I love that quote.
August 26th, 2006 at 10:31 pm
Do Karate! It is the best ever! (although judo is pretty awesome too!)
September 6th, 2006 at 10:39 pm
I ma a undergraduate of unniversity of Kealniya , Sri Lanka. I am playing JUDO as a sport in the university. I have a little knowleg about judo and […] more
October 27th, 2006 at 7:19 pm
5th dan in judo i have been practicing since i was 8 and loved it ever since ive take many other martial arts including kickboxing (4 years) ju jitsu […] more
November 5th, 2006 at 7:11 pm
Can anyone tell me where I could find a judo shcool in northeast alabama.Thank you.
November 14th, 2006 at 2:09 am
Judo, It depends on the position you are playing. if you are on the line, look into filipino martial arts or Kali. They have some of the best hand dr […] more
December 26th, 2006 at 9:01 pm
Im 15 years old and practice matsubayashi-shorinryu under Eihachi Ota the top guy in this style, but i am also thinking of training at hayastan mma ac […] more
March 7th, 2007 at 12:06 am
I practiced judo for several years and I know first hand that by simply switching around the techniques that are taught a simple takedown can become v […] more
April 19th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Josh, I too am a 1st Dan in Judo. Jiu-Jitsu and Judo compliment eachother, especially when dealing with multiple attackers. I have trained in a wide r […] more
May 28th, 2007 at 2:29 am
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August 18th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
As such, Judo was always designed more to be a sport than a self-defence system.” this is fucking bullshit, judo was first named Kano jujitsu, it was […] more
September 19th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
yeah i think it would be a gooid sport to go along with football. It well also help you with ur playing in the sport.
November 19th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
tkd kid: My son and I have a judo club in Huntsville, AL at the Family Fitness Center on South Parkway. He was a California USJA Jr. National wi […] more
January 4th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
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