What is Judo?

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  • Judo is a martial art stemming from Japanese Jiu Jitsu, an art form developed to be a self-defense tactic for the samurai and feudal warrior classes

  • It is often referred to as the “way of gentleness” because techniques do not include any form of kicking, punching, or striking or weapons of any kind

  • An important principle of Judo is kuzushi, which emphasizes breaking an opponent’s balance; this is seen as a more effective and efficient way of defeating an opponent instead of just using brute strength

  • Judo is about having a firm grip on an opponent, applying the forces of balance, power, and movement to subdue them on the floor with a throw, trip, or lift

What are the Benefits of Judo?

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Improve Self-Defense Skills:

  • Judo is ideal for self-defense because it teaches you how to be comfortable maneuvering against an opponent by leveraging the other person’s weight, strength, and balance against them

  • It eliminates the need to defend yourself with a weapon, which is not always readily available in real-life situations

Develop Better Fitness, Health, & Wellness:

  • Judo is a great way to build physical fitness- strength, flexibility, agility, speed, balance, power, and endurance

  • Practicing both active attacks and defense techniques helps develop faster reaction times, coordination, and self-confidence

  • Since Judo incorporates the traditional philosophies of martial arts, practitioners also learn how to control their feelings, emotions, and impulses while learning the values of perseverance, respect, and discipline

  • Judo helps instill modesty and fairness while also teaching you how to overcome fears and show courage under pressure