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Judo
Judo description, throws, techniques, videos, history, and more.
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About Judo
Judo translated is the "gentle way". The history of this art begins with Jiguro Kano who
developed the martial art sport in 1881. Having studied
Jiu-jitsu at several schools, he developed it while
seeking to develop a physical exercise system. And that
is exactly what he did. Repeated practice can be very
beneficial for persons seeking to increase or improve thier
exercise routine. Exercise and sport are definately the
foundations of this art, although Judo combat is not a far fetched idea.
It's history also encompasses the early beginnings of
females in martial arts. Judo women and girls began to
infiltrate the sport in large numbers 1935 when it was
starting to be taught in high shcool. The first woman
practioner was Sueko Ashiya who was introduced despite
criticism from society and experts.
Olympic induction came into existence in 1964.
There were 74 participants from 27 countries.
By 1992 in Barcelona the competition had grown
to 437 participants from 93 countries. The Olympic
weight classes have increased in number over the
years. Beginning with the Tokyo Olympics, three
weight categories were introduced in addition to
the open category. The categories were expanded
to six for the 1972 Olympics, and eight for the
1980 Olympics. In 1992 the open category was
dropped from the Olympics, so there are currently
7 weight categories for both men and women
in the Olympics.
Judo Description
Judo in the Olympics
Judo broke into the Olympic Games in 1964. That year, the Olympics were held in Tokyo.
The host country could add one sport, and Japan chose Judo.
This first Olympic Judo competition had four weight classes. To no one's surprise, Japan won three of the
four brackets.
While joint locks, grappling (ne-waza), and sometimes
striking are incorporated, the primary foucs is throwing
techniques (nage-waza). Judoka (practioners) will
use balance, counter-balance, and their oppenents own
momentum to perform sometimes devastating throws. The
goal of these throws is to disable an oppenent and
cause them to land flat on their back. Throwing an
oppenent during a match or combat can have the multiple
effects of damaging them not only physically, but
mentally as well.
There are two basic sub-categories of throwing
techniques: standing and sacrificial. Stading techniques
include hand, hip, foot, and leg techniques. Sacrifical
techniques involve both the aggressor and the defender
falling to the ground. The judoka performing the throw
will fall onto their own back or side in order to
perform the throw.
Benefits of Judo
- Health and fitness
- Enhances flexibility and stamina
- Strength conditioning
- Strength and speed
- Confidence
- Develops self awareness and assertiveness
- Stress reduction and positive attitude
- Strengthened limbs
Judo Videos
26 Judo throws, with judo throw technique description. Slowed down for learning purposes.
The best Judo throws. Add a little heavy metal to this Japanese grappling art. TURN VOLUEME DOWN if you don't want the noise!
Great Judo throws and Judo technique in this video.
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