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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.

JudoThe 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

56 Responses to “Judo”

  1. J-Byrd Says:

    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

  2. 65 Says:

    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

  3. Kirk DeVere Says:

    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

  4. Caleigh Says:

    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

  5. josh Says:

    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

  6. Nick Says:

    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

  7. Andy Says:

    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

  8. Shinji Says:

    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

  9. Chris Says:

    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

  10. Carl Says:

    “When the enemy comes welcome him, when he goes send him on his way.” I love that quote. :)

  11. Christina Says:

    Do Karate! It is the best ever! (although judo is pretty awesome too!)

  12. Gamini Says:

    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

  13. Jord Says:

    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

  14. tkd kid Says:

    Can anyone tell me where I could find a judo shcool in northeast alabama.Thank you.

  15. Mr. Stacy Noyes Says:

    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

  16. Favio Says:

    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

  17. ustpatrick Says:

    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

  18. Dale Says:

    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

  19. Cory Says:

    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

  20. Amber Says:

    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.

  21. Janet Hurley Says:

    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

  22. Paulina Says:

    hey does anyone know where there is a judo dojo in the davie, fl area? plz and thank you PS the whole “Japanese instructors see the black bel [...] more

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  32. A. Storm Says:

    I have been practicing judo for close to 2 years and what I have noticed is there different styles of judo within judo exist either instructors focus [...] more

  33. Art Dawkins Says:

    I moved to Madison AL 4 years ago and am curious about judo opportunities locally. I searched a few years back, but didn’t find much. I have about [...] more

  34. Ali Says:

    can u tell me some club in rwp isl of judo karatay i want to learn it

  35. Brandon Says:

    Sorry to say this but “J-Byrd” knows little about the history of martial arts. J-Byrd stated that Karate is another form of Ju-Jitsu and under the Kar [...] more

  36. carina Says:

    love judo its realy cool

  37. chris Says:

    judo is a deadly self defence and it is a sport. I do judo and if you use it in a fight outside of the class with someone that doesnt know it you coul [...] more

  38. marjorie Says:

    judo is one of my favorite in martial arts.and it is easy to know all the technics…

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  40. straightlead Says:

    sport judo indeed doesn’t have kicks and strikes… however, true judo does have those two attributes… we call them “atemi waza”… remember that ju [...] more

  41. caaaaaaaaaaa Says:

    Judo is fun

  42. antriksh Says:

    karate is the way to protect yourself and others from social evils so every one should learn it

  43. Vivek Says:

    Judo is passion. I learned judo and now a days i teach and spread it because it is safe game compaired to another marshal arts.

  44. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Says:

    judo is very good martial art and very suitable also for the mixed martial arts…

  45. lupe Says:

    i want my 7 year old child to enroll in judo classes do you guys recommended?

  46. stefan Says:

    im am currently in judo and a yello belt and have expereance in wresteling just wondering if i should stick with it

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  51. Ambu kumar Says:

    Judo is most impt action 4 self defence becoz it makes man töo hard.

  52. अम्बु SHUKLA Says:

    I know must about marshal arts. I m from bihar. it is very hard and dengerous. But it provide us maney profit :-

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  54. sfrf Says:

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  55. ROHAN Says:

    i learn judo

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    judo is one of the greatest sport that i’ve never overcome in my life.I like the sport very much.

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