Martial arts Style Yudo

Intro:

Yudo is the same as the Japanese art of Judo. The following is a description
of Judo.

Origin: Japan

History:

Judo is derived from the Japanese arts of Jujutsu. It was created by Prof.
Jigoro Kano who was born in Japan in 1860 and who died in 1938 after a
lifetime of promoting Judo. Mastering several styles of jujutsu in his
youth Kano began to develop his own system based on modern sports principles.
In 1882 he founded the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo where he began
teaching and which still is the international authority for Judo.

The name Judo was chosen because it means the "gentle way". Kano emphasised the larger educational value of training in attack and defense so that it could be a path or way of life that all people could participate in and benefit from.

He eliminated some of the traditional jujutsu techniques and changed training methods so that most of the moves could be done with full force to create a decisive victory without injury.

The popularity of Judo increased dramatically after a famous contest hosted
by the Tokyo police in 1886 where the Judo team defeated the most
well-known jujutsu school of the time.
It then became a part of the Japanese physical education system and began its spread around the world.

In 1964 men's Judo competition became a part of the Olympics, the only
eastern martial art that is an official medal sport. In 1992 Judo competition
for women was added to the Olympics.

Description:

Judo is practiced on mats and consists primarily of throws and grappling,
which includes pins, chokes, and armbars. Additional techniques,
including striking and various joint locks are found in the judo katas.
Judo is generally compared to wrestling but it retains its unique combat
forms. As a daughter to Jujutsu these techniques are also often taught
in Judo classes.

Because the founder was involved in education (President of Tokyo
University) Judo training emphasizes mental, moral and character
development as much as physical training. Most instructors stress the
principles of Judo such as the principle of yielding to overcome greater
strength or size, as well as the scientific principles of leverage,
balance, efficiency, momentum and control.

Training:

Judo training has many forms for different interests. Some students
train for competition by sparring and entering the many tournaments that
are available. Other students study the traditional art and forms (kata)
of Judo. Other students train for self-defense, and yet other students
play Judo for fun. Black belts are expected to learn all of these aspects
of Judo.