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Judo

Judo is a famous self defense martial art that teaches you to gain control over your opponent without striking him. This combat sport was developed by Jigoro Kano in Japan in 1882. It makes use of throws, joint locks and strangles, but it does not involve kicking, punching and striking. Judo was accepted in Olympics in 1966. Kano originally developed Judo techniques to aid Japanese people to improve their physical fitness and character development. Hence, it is regarded as a self defense system rather than a sport. It is believed that the black belt system used in many martial arts today was first developed in Judo. Judo has led to the development of various offshoots like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Sambo. Judo Magnolia, Judo Todd Mission, Judo Stoneham, Judo Hempstead.

Origin of Judo

Judo was derived from Japanese Jiu Jitsu. Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo mastered several styles of Jiu Jitsu and he began to develop his own style on the basis of modern sport principles. He eliminated some traditional Jiu Jitsu techniques. "Judo" means the gentle way. This form of martial art involves gentle techniques like throwing. The popularity of Judo increased significantly, when a Judo team defeated the renowned Jujitsu school team. Judo was then included in the physical education system in Japan and gradually spread all over the world.

Techniques

Kano developed three major sets of Judo techniques, which include groundwork, throwing and striking. The throwing techniques are more important. It is further divided into two techniques- standing and sacrifice. Standing techniques comprise of hand, foot and hip throws Sacrifice techniques consist of side sacrifice and full sacrifice throws. Groundwork and striking techniques include holds and joint locks. While teaching these techniques, the masters save some secrets and reveal it to the students only after they attain a higher ranking in the art, in order to practice Judo in a safe and responsible manner. This sport is practised at the local center in Magnolia and is perfect for fitness of all ages and females and males. Judo Magnolia, Judo Todd Mission, Judo Stoneham, Judo Hempstead.


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