There are several types of Judo. Some are formal, while others are informal. While some techniques have been banned in Judo, many of them are still used in other martial arts. However, some people like to compete in informal matches and learn forbidden techniques. Here is a brief history of Judo and Kano Jigoro.
Kano Jigoro
The founder of Judo is Japanese educator and athlete Kano Jigoro. He is credited with developing one of the first Japanese martial arts to achieve international recognition and become an official Olympic sport. Kano was a skilled athlete and educator and he was well respected throughout his life.
During his youth, Kano was full of ideas. He devoted superhuman effort to make his vision a reality. Kano had an unyielding spirit and a superior mind. He was also physically weak compared to his classmates, but he was not one to give up.
Jigoro Kano’s judo
Judo is a Japanese martial art that was founded by Jigoro Kano. He was an educator and an athlete. His art was one of the first to gain international recognition and become an Olympic sport. Today, judo is one of the most popular martial arts in the world.
Kano is widely regarded as the father of Japanese physical education. He was the principal of the Tokyo Higher Normal School, founded the general physical education faculty, and helped found the Japan Amateur Sports Association. In 1909, he became the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee and traveled to many countries to teach Judo. The sport now has representatives in 204 countries and is practiced by people from all walks of life.
Kano’s influence on judo
The “three cultures principle” was one of Kano’s main principles. He stressed that a healthy body is necessary for the development of the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of life. His method of teaching was based on scientific principles and philosophy. He also considered the impact of physical exercises on society. His philosophy of physical exercise included Taiiku and was widely published in Kodokan magazines. Kano also believed in the importance of physical education instructors and established a teachers training college. This college taught a variety of sports, including judo.
Kano’s philosophy of judo has a great impact on the practice of this martial art. He believed that proper training would develop healthy social attitudes. He expressed this philosophy in two maxims. One was maximum efficiency and the other was maximum human potential. By practicing Judo, you can maximize the efficiency of both your mind and body, which is essential for success in your daily life.
Judo’s Olympic status
Judo will make its Olympic debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics, with a mixed-team competition featuring men and women of varying weights and genders. The mixed-team competition will include women in the 70kg weight category and men in the 57kg weight category. However, Canada will not be represented in the event. The mixed-team competition will be made up of four matches in a qualifying round.
Weight classes were initially a controversy, but they were finally implemented at the 1964 Summer Olympics. The European Championships began implementing weight classes, although some Japanese judoka opposed them. In 1962, Anton Geesink of the Netherlands won the World Championship in an open class. This led some Japanese judo administrators to lobby against his inclusion in the Olympics. Eventually, his country decided to follow the amateur rules and allowed judo to be considered an Olympic sport.
