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

English Links

Judo Information Site Everything about Judo: techniques, history, FAQ, Clubs, ... The Kodokan Judo Institute Web site of the Judo institute that was established by the founder of modern Judo, Prof. Kano. Budovideos.com The world's largest selection of martial arts products in the world!

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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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The Kodokan Judo Institute Web site of the Judo institute that was established by the founder of modern Judo, Prof. Kano.