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 Judo
is a fun sport, an art,
a discipline, a fitness
program, a means of
combat or self-defense
and a way of life. It is
all of these and much
more!
Judo is best known for
having spectacular
throwing techniques but
also involves
considerable grappling
on the ground while
utilizing pins, control
holds, arm locks and
choking techniques.
There are three
basic categories of Waza
(Techniques in Judo):
Nage-Waza (Throwing
Techniques), Katame-Waza
(Grappling Techniques),
and Atemi-Waza (Striking
Techniques). Judo is
most known for Nage-Waza
and Katame-Waza. Judo
practitioners typically
devote a portion of each
practice session to
Ukemi (Breakfalls) in
order that Nage-Waza can
be practiced without
sustaining injury.
Several distinct types
of Ukemi exist,
including Ushiro Ukemi
(Back Breakfalls),Yoko
Ukemi (Side Breakfalls),
Mae Ukemi (Front
Breakfalls), and Zenpo
Kaiten Ukemi (Rolling
Breakfalls).The person
who performs a Waza is
known as Tori (Literally
Taker) and the person to
whom it is performed on
is known as Uke
(Literally Receiver).
A kind of
sparring is practiced in
Judo known as Randori
(Free Practice). Part of
the combat time is spent
sparring standing up,
called Tachi-Waza
(Standing Techniques) to
which the key is to move
your opponent onto one
leg and break their
balance (Kuzushi), and
the other part on the
ground called Ne-Waza
(Ground Techniques).
Randori is much
more alive than only
practicing techniques on
their own and the
strategy and reaction
time help the
practitioner to develop
both mentally and
physically.
Judo teaches the
principal of flexibility
in the application of
technique.
This is the
flexible or efficient
use of balance, leverage
and movement in the
performance of Judo
throws and other skills.
Skill, technique
and timing, rather than
the use of brute
strength are essential
ingredients for success
in Judo. The principals
of Judo such as Maximum
Efficiency and Mutual
Welfare and Benefit can
also be used in our
dealings with others in
life.
The ultimate goal
in Judo is to develop
oneself to the maximum
extent possible, always
striving for perfection,
so that you can
contribute something of
value to the world.
Contact Us today for a FREE TRIAL of our Judo class!
 Judo “The Way of Gentleness” is a Japanese Martial Art that was founded in 1882 by Dr. Jigoro Kano. Dr. Kano studied Jujitsu under several eminent masters during his youth. At the time each master presented his art as a collection of techniques, but none of the masters perceived the guiding principle behind Jujitsu. After years of thorough study Dr. Kano discovered an all-pervasive principle: to make the most efficient use of mental and physical energy. With this principle in mind Dr. Kano again reviewed all of the techniques he had learned, retaining only those techniques that were in accordance with this principle. The resulting body of techniques, which he named Judo to distinguish it from its predecessor, is what is taught at the Kodokan “School for studying the Way”.
In 1909 Dr. Kano became the first Japanese member of the International Olympic Committee. Judo was finally included in the 1964 Olympics as a sanctioned Olympic Sport, 26 years after Dr. Kano passed away. Today, Judo is practiced by millions of people throughout the world.
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