basic information

The modern form of Judo was developed in the end of the 19th century from the ancient martial art jujutsu by Prof. Jigoro Kano.

In Judo, the aim is not only winning fights but also the training of one's body and spirit. The literal translation of Judo is "the gentle way": softness exceeds hardness in Judo, and techniques are more important than stamina.

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Kodokan Judo Book by Jigoro Kano Judo Formal Techniques: A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata Book by Tadao Otaki and Donn F. Draeger Best Judo Book by Isao Inokuma The Father of Judo: A Biography of Jigoro Kano Book by Brian N. Watson and Yukimitsu Kano The Sport of Judo As in Japan Practiced Book by Kiyoshi Kobayashi The Secrets of Judo: A Text for Instructors and Students Book by Jiichi Watanabe, Lindy Avakian Japan's Kodokan Japanese Judo VHS Video Judo Part 1 Judo Part 2 Judo Part 3 VHS Video

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