Judo
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Judo (柔道 jūdō?) is a modern Japanese martial art and Olympic sport.[1] It was developed in 1882 by Jigorō Kanō.[2]
Judo is very scientific in its training methods and fighting techniques.[3]
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[change] History
Judo grew out of an older martial art, Jujutsu or Jū-jutsu.[4]
Jujutsu was an ancient and deadly martial art which used chokes, throws, joint locks, and strikes. Kanō created judo by reforming techniques which are common in in the older martial arts discipline.
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[change] References
- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Judo" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 435.
- ↑ Nussbaum, "Kanō Jigorō " at p. 477.
- ↑ Ohlenkamp, Neil. "Forms of Judo (Kata)," JudoInfo.com; retrieved 2012-2-27.
- ↑ Nussbaum, "Jū-jutsu" at p. 435.
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