The Kodokan Go no Kata is set of exercises developed in 1887. The Kodokan preserved the techniques of this kata from early jujutsu training methods. Originally this kata was called the GoJu no Kata (the form of strength and flexibility), however the research into the kata was inadequate and the developers were not pleased... more »
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. The art was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan judo in the early 20th century. It teaches that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger... more »
Judo was derived from Jujitsu, a japanese martial art that uses punches, kicks, blocks, wrist-locks, leg-locks, throws, pins, arm-locks and strangles. As a fighting form it is very effective, but as a sport or a form of physical education it had one problem – A lot of practice partners were damaged during the learning... more »
This kata is known as “the five forms” Master Jigoro Kano died before giving the five technics names. It consists in five techniques, known only by their number and it is considered unfinished. The techniques are composed of gentle movements evocative of natural forces. They’re supposed to represent the principle of maximum efficiency, but also to be evocative... more »
Jigoro Kano was the founder of judo. Judo was the first Japanese martial art to gain widespread international recognition, and the first to become an official Olympic sport. Pedagogical innovations attributed to Kano include the use of black and white belts, and the introduction of dan ranking to show the relative ranking between members... more »
Ju no Kata was created by Jigoro Kano, the father of modern Judo, in 1887 and teaches the theory of the skillful application of flexibility in order to defeat strength. It was developed to study how to lift up a body and understand the ways of different fighting methods. Ikkyo Tsuki-Dashi (Hand Thrusting) Kata-Oshi... more »
On the Importance of Ukemi by Jigoro Kano Nowadays one does not see the same clear-cut technique as one used to do. All adopt a very stiff and defensive style and they appear to be entirely preoccupied with the idea of winning their contest, without any sign of aspiring to higher accomplishment. One who... more »
Judo is actually a sport version of jujutsu. It was developed by Jigoro Kano. It involve grips, throws, and joint manipulations. Karate on the other hand is an ancient art developed in Okinawa and later brought to Japan. It primarily involves kicking and striking to vital points on the... more »
Civilizations around the world have created many forms of martial arts. Throughout time the lines between some of these styles have become blurred. Kickboxing and judo are two popular fighting styles still used in today’s combat sports. Judo is a martial art that was invented in Japan in the late 1800s. Kano Jigoro is... more »
Judo and Aikido came from traditional Japanese Jujutsu. Both martial arts belong to modern Budo (way of the warrior). Judo aggressively attacks and defends major joints (knees, shoulders and so on), using triangular and circular movement. One “wins” either through submission -typically a shoulder lock/arm bar or choke hold- or through a really clean... more »
Jigoro Kano founded the art of Kano jujutsu (early Judo). The style incorporates the best techniques form a variety of jujutsu schools of the time with the philosophy of mutual welfare and personal development. Modern Judo has evolved into a grappling sport. Kano jujutsu had maintained the original teachings while also incorporating influences form... more »
Kata guruma (shoulder wheel) is one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano, is detailed in Kano’s writings as borrowed from a book on western wrestling. Kata guruma belongs to the third group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is... more »
Keiko Fukuda (born April 12, 1913) is the highest-ranked female judo practitioner in history, holding the rank of 9th dan from the Kodokan and the United States Judo Federation (USJF), and 10th dan from USA Judo, and is the last surviving student of Kanō Jigorō, founder of judo. She is a renowned pioneer of... more »
Judo (meaning “gentle way”) is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Kano Jigoro at Kōdōkan (place for expounding the way). Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one’s... more »
Koshi Guruma (hip wheel), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the second group, Dai Nikyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a... more »
Koshiki no Kata (ancient ) is a kata (a set of prearranged techniques) in Judo. It is also known as Kito ryu no Kata. It consists of 21 techniques originally belonging to the Kito School of Jujutsu. Jigoro Kano revised the techniques and incorporated them into a kata in order to preserve the historical... more »
Kyuzo Mifune (April 21, 1883 – January 27, 1965) has been categorized as one of the greatest exponents of the art of Judo after the founder, Jigoro Kano. He is considered by many to be the greatest judo technician ever, after Kanō. Kyuzo Mifune became so famous in Judo circles that in referring to... more »