Judo

History

ORIGIN OF JUDO

Judo, the way of gentleness, which was created by Prof. Jigoro Kano from the martial arts, is an ideal form of physical exercise and self-defense. Judo is also a source of educational and character development. Prof. Kano emphasized that the efficient use of one’s mind and body was the key to self-fulfillment. Judo, the first Olympic sport from Asia, is unique in its own way and sense.

The origin and development of Judo as a combative sport demonstrates the superiority of technique over strength. The evolution of modern judo, was based on high ethical standards, and always gave due respect to its technical system and combative method.

JUJUTSU BECOMES JUDO (as narrated by Prof. Jigoro Kano, Father of Modern Judo) ”Most people are no doubt familiar with the words jujutsu and judo, but how many can distinguish between them? Here, I will explain the two terms and tell why judo came to take the place of jujutsu.

The words jujutsu and judo are each written with two Chinese characters. The ju in both is the same and means ”gentleness“ or ”giving way.“ The meaning of jutsu is ”art, practice,“ and do means ”principle“ or ”way,“ the Way being the concept of life itself. Jujutsu may be translated as ”the gentle art,“ judo as ”the Way of gentleness,“ with the implication of first giving way to ultimately gain victory. Judo is more than an art of attack and defense. It is a way of life.

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Under auspicious of Judo Federation of India

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