Home › Encyclopedia › Judo
Judo 柔道
JapanEast AsiaGrapplingJapanese Budo
Kano refined jujutsu into 'the gentle way' – throws, pins and submissions with principles of maximum efficiency and mutual welfare. Olympic sport since 1964.
Key characteristics
- Kuzushi (balance breaking)
- Seiryoku zenyo, jita kyoei
Forms & curriculum
- Nage-no-kata
- Katame-no-kata
- Ju-no-kata
What training looks like
Training revolves around falling safely (breakfalls), grips, balance-breaking, throws, pins and controlled submissions. Cooperative drilling builds toward live resistance practice.
Questions to ask a school
- How are new students taught to fall?
- Is live rolling or randori optional at first?
- What is the coach's lineage or rank?
- What are the mat-hygiene rules?
Quick facts
| Origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | 1882 – Jigoro Kano, Kodokan |
| Family | Japanese Budo |
| Type | Grappling |
Related philosophy
- Budo 武道 – 'Martial way' – martial training as self-cultivation.
- Seiryoku Zenyo & Jita Kyoei 精力善用 自他共栄 – Judo's principles: maximum efficiency, mutual welfare and benefit.
Watch 影片
Videos belong to the channels named and are shared for education. Figures In Space is not affiliated with them.