MARTIAL ARTS

JUDO FACTS

• The emphasis in judo is the body and spirit
• Is an Olympic sport
• The translation of judo is "the gentle way"
• The three basic categories of judo are throwing, grappling, and striking
• Kano Jigoro started the first judo school at a small temple in Tokyo

KANO SCHOOL OF JUDO

• Kano Jigoro created a school for judo called Kodokan in 1882
• Kodokan is still open to this day and is the elite judo school in Japan.
• Is a private school for Judo
• You may observe judo sessions for free and no reservations are needed