| you ever wondered what exactly is up with Judo? | | | | sparring and entering the many tournaments that are |
| When you talk about martial arts, what comes first in | | | | available. Other students train for self-defense, and yet |
| your mind? This informative article can give you an | | | | other students practice Judo for fun and recreation. |
| insight into everything you've ever wanted to know | | | | Black belts are expected to learn all aspects of Judo. |
| about judo and Martial Arts. | | | | The most important principle of Judo as practiced was |
| It's really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the | | | | to disturb the center of gravity of the opponent, and |
| subject of judo. Today Judo is enjoyed by more than | | | | then pull or push in a way that the opponent cannot |
| 800,000 men, women and children. There are many | | | | stand, exerting skill rather than strength, so that he |
| reasons for learning Judo. Judo provides exercise, | | | | might lose his equilibrium and fall heavily to the ground. |
| relaxation, sport, an interesting challenge, balance, | | | | A series of rules was taught respecting the different |
| coordination, self-protection and self-confidence. | | | | motions of feet, legs, arms, hands, the thigh and back, |
| Modern Judo is a martial art based on the traditional | | | | in order to accomplish this object. |
| Jujutsu fighting and self-defense techniques of Japan. It | | | | Judo is an art, after all, a practical approach to life. Judo |
| was developed by Professor Jigoro Kano from a | | | | develops complete body control, fine balance, and fast |
| martial art called Jujutsu (also spelled Jujitsu). He is | | | | reflexive action. Develops a keen desire to coordinate |
| often called the "Father of Japanese Sports." | | | | mind and body. Also, provides the means for learning |
| Professor Jigoro Kano eliminated some of the | | | | self-confidence, concentration, and leadership skills, as |
| traditional jujutsu techniques and changed training | | | | well as physical coordination, power, and flexibility. |
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| The Japanese word "Ju" in Judo means "mild" and | | | | master in Martial Arts... |
| "natural" and "do" means "art" and "way." Judo | | | | Enjoy, and in the words of Dr. Jigoro Kano: |
| therefore denotes "way to peace" or may be | | | | "Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a |
| translated as "the Way of gentleness," with the | | | | match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an |
| implication of first giving way to ultimately gain victory. | | | | expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, you are |
| Judo techniques are divided into three primary | | | | thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity |
| catagories - Nage-waza (throwing techniques), | | | | to improve your technique." |
| Katame-waza (grappling techniques), and Atemi-waza. | | | | Copyright © Anne-Marie Ronsen |
| Judo training has many forms for different interests. | | | | You have permission to publish this article electronically, |
| Some students study the traditional art and forms | | | | in print, in your ebook or on your web site, free of |
| (kata) of Judo. Other students train for competition by | | | | charge, as long as the author bylines are included. |