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What is Judo?
Judo (or “gentle way”) is a modern martial art, originating in 19th Century Japan. Unlike its aforementioned hand-to-hand peers, Judo focuses on the use of defensive techniques. These techniques were created with an emphasis on seiryoku zen’yō, or “maximum efficiency, minimal effort”. In other words, a practitioner of judo, or “judoka”, does not seek to exert their physical power over their opponents, but rather, use their opponent’s power against them, typically through evading incoming strikes, then unbalancing the striker, thus causing their momentum to lead to their own downfall. With this principle in mind, the Judo practitioner masters the use of throws and takedowns in subduing an opponent, with the expected result of forcing an aggressor to submit due to their inability to further maneuver into any useful striking positions. Despite a preference for defensive and reactive maneuvers against opponents, Judo is not entirely lacking in what one might typically consider to be ‘offensive’ attacks. The martial art also includes techniques involving strikes and thrusts utilizing the hands and feet in subduing an opponent. Also, contrary to the popular beliefs of some, there are even elements of weapon training found in judo, typically in the use of pre-arranged combat forms, known as ‘kata’. This misconception is likely due to such methods being banned in the competitive matches where much of Judo’s fame comes from. Perhaps due to its universal utility and efficiency in hand-to-hand combat, Judo has inspired many other martial arts styles around the world, including Sambo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
History of Judo
The style of judo was formalized in Japan during the year 1882, created by Jigoro Kano. Due to being born in a moderately wealthy family, Kano enjoyed a quality education, which allowed him to indulge his many academic interests. It also led to Kano running afoul of bullies, causing him to seek out a JuJitsu instructor. Due to the martial art being unpopular in modernized Japan culture, Kano initially had some trouble in finding a sensei, but when he did, he proved to be a very apt pupil, earning the trust of numerous instructors over the years. After attaining a well-rounded education of different JuJitsu philosophies, Kano created his own dojo in Tokyo, the Kodokan. From here, with mastery of various JuJitsu philosophies, Kano developed the techniques and competitive focus that are still taught to judoka across the world to this very day.Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii training at OC Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
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