Judo
First, learn about the history of judo in the History of Judo section. Next, find out about the Judo Techniques. In the Judo Uniform section you will find an explanation of the clothing worn when practicing judo. Many different skills and moves are used in judo, and some of the most common are introduced in the Techniques section. once you have learned about judo, you can try out your judo skills in a bout of Virtual Judo.
- Judo Techniques
- Judo Uniform
- Techniques
- Virtual Judo
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The History of Judo
Judo is a martial art that was born in Japan, and it is now known around the world as an Olympic sport. Judo was established in 1882 by combining jujitsu, a form of wrestling, with mental discipline. The roots of jujitsu lie in sumo, which has a long, long history; sumo is mentioned in the Nihon shoki (Chronicle of Japan), a document from 720 that describes the history of Japan from the mythical age of the gods until the time of Empress Jito, who reigned from 686 to 697.
From the twelfth to the nineteenth century Japan was ruled by the samurai, a class of professional soldiers. This provided fertile ground for various martial arts to develop. In addition to fighting with swords and bows and arrows, the samurai developed jujitsu to fight enemies at close quarters on the battlefield. Several different styles of jujitsu evolved, and hand-to-hand combat spread as an important form of military training. (237 words)
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