| Judo is a martial art which symbolizes different things | | | | about the throws its also about ground grappling, |
| to people. The truth is its an art form, it's a highly | | | | getting control on holds, arm locks, leg locks and some |
| disciplined sport, its interesting and energetic, something | | | | choking moves even, although judo is most well known |
| to do, a great self defense and a path in life. You may | | | | for its amazing throw moves. Taken from the |
| hear that it means a lot of other things but basically the | | | | grapplers stand point this art teaches all areas of self |
| word judo means the above and more. | | | | defense. |
| Judo has been molded and refined from the fighting art | | | | Judo doesn't cost that much to take up, another good |
| jujutsu. Jujutsu is an ancient art dating far back in | | | | point about it is anyone can take it up male or female |
| history and is one of the oldest fighting arts. Judo | | | | and even some disabled people participate in it, taught |
| dates as far back as 1882 and originates from the | | | | all through the year it has a high level of appeal for |
| Japanese feudal fighting system. | | | | many people. Older people can and do also take up |
| A lot of people just practice judo for the enjoyment of | | | | the sport. |
| it, but it also helps people stay fit, learn a good form of | | | | There are a few positive reasons to take up judo, it |
| self defense, become adept in competitions and quite | | | | increases the students self confidence, ability to lead, |
| a few other things, although many start off doing this | | | | respect, discipline,strength, physical abilities and flexibility. |
| fighting style just for fun it can soon become an | | | | There are different levels of judo these days, from |
| obsession and passion. Judo is practiced by millions of | | | | ranks for kids, adults and seniors. This martial art has |
| people in the world and was made popular when | | | | refined itself over the years going from a fighting skill |
| brought to the Olympic games in 1964. | | | | to something practiced in high level competitions. |
| The students involved with judo are looking to refine | | | | Judo actually means "gentle way" and its great for self |
| there abilities. Judo has similarities to other fighting arts | | | | defense as well as competition. The way that this |
| and there are rules made for this martial art in | | | | ancient art differs from other martial arts is it utilizes |
| competition to ensure safety to the participants. | | | | the best of grappling with great throws that need little |
| Competitions levels are practiced and enjoyed which | | | | strength or power to use, its more about how you |
| vary from club meets to national tournaments and | | | | angle your body and put it in certain positions. This is a |
| then the highest level of all the Olympic games. | | | | fantastic martial art and anyone can have fun with it. |
| What some people don't know is that Judo isn't just | | | | |