What is Judo?

Judo is a Japanese word that means a "gentle way" and is a type of martial art that comes from ancient Japanese martial arts of Jujitsu, which means a "profitable way". In 1882, Dr. Jigoro Kano, President of Tokyo's University of Education, incorporated what he considered the best Jujitsu techniques into what judo is now. It emphasizes the use of balance, lever effect and movement in all its skills, especially throws.

Judo wears a cotton uniform called judo , which means "judo uniform" and is sometimes referred to as gi . These uniforms are usually white, but can also be blue. They consist of released tightening pants and quilted jackets that are attached obi or belt. Uniforms were originally created for sport, but are now used for many different types of martial arts. GrapPlitechnics NG are also important to learn and include various controls, arms and joint locks, pins and suffocation techniques. BeSinginess is emphasized in practice and sport places importance both to fight the position and on the ground. The strength is not as important as technology and skill, as well as timing. This allows techniques to effectively perform a smaller person on a much stronger person.

This sport is now popular with people of all age groups around the world. It is an excellent way to stay in shape, and also to increase self -confidence and learn self -defense. If necessary, the body control is developed as well as fast reflexes, balance and effective self -defense.

Judo is also a competitive sport presented as such an Olympic Games of 1964. This Olympic sport was opened for men until 1988, when it was a demonstration sport of women; In 1992 she became an official Olympic medal for women. There are also collegial competitions in the United States.

a system of rows found in many combatThe arts, usually identified belts of different colors, were first used in judo. The ranks recognize hard work as well as increased knowledge and martial art. For children under the age of 17, they are independent junior series than for adults. Black belts are the highest rows, with ten different degrees of black belt.