Are you interested in learning a martial art that can give you an edge in a fight? Judo is a popular martial art that focuses on throws and grappling techniques. But how effective is it in a real-life combat situation? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the history, advantages, and limitations of …
Origin and History Judo Judo (which in Japanese translates to the “gentle way”) is a discipline devised in 1882 by a man named Jigoro Kano. Originally a practitioner of jujitsu, Kano wanted to strip out many of the more dangerous techniques of jujitsu and create something that was more akin to a sport. The end …
I’ve been practicing Judo (“the gentle way”) for a while now. It’s an amazing sport. Judo has its roots in the Japanese art of Jujitsu, the battlefield art of the Samurai. It was Dr. Jigoro Kano (The Father of Judo) who, in 1882, removed the more deadly movements of the Samurai fighting style …
“How long does it take to be a black belt?” was one of the first questions I wanted to know when I first started training in Karate. It’s a very common question asked by most martial art students when they first start. The black belt is a visible sign that the wearer has reached an …
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