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Judo consists primarily of Nage-waza (throwing techniques), and Katame-waza (grappling techniques). Judo stresses the principle of yielding to overcome greater strength or size, as well as the scientific principles of leverage, balance, efficiency, momentum and control. Judo training emphasizes mental, moral, and character development as much as physical training.
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Judo “The Way of Gentleness” is a Japanese Martial Art that was founded in 1882 by Dr. Jigoro Kano. Dr. Kano studied Jujitsu under several eminent masters during his youth. At the time each master presented his art as a collection of techniques, but none of the masters perceived the guiding principle behind Jujitsu. After years of thorough study Dr. Kano discovered an all-pervasive principle: to make the most efficient use of mental and physical energy. With this principle in mind Dr. Kano again reviewed all of the techniques he had learned, retaining only those techniques that were in accordance with this principle. The resulting body of techniques, which he named Judo to distinguish it from its predecessor, is what is taught at the Kodokan “School for studying the Way”.
In 1909 Dr. Kano became the first Japanese member of the International Olympic Committee. Judo was finally included in the 1964 Olympics as a sanctioned Olympic Sport, 26 years after Dr. Kano passed away. Today, Judo is practiced by millions of people throughout the world.
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