PRINCIPLES AND GOALS OF JUDO. Judo, which is translated as the “gentle way”, teaches the principle of flexibility in the application of technique. This is the flexible or efficient use of balance, leverage, and movement in the performance of Judo throws and other skills.

Around the 100th anniversary of the Kodokan (1982) a group of 8 traditional Judo throws were recognized that had been taken out in 1920, and 17 newer techniques were recognized as official Kodokan Judo throws (called the Shinmeisho no Waza).

All Judo techniques (wazas) are divided into the following groups: Throwing Techniques: Nage-Waza. Nage-waza (throwing technique) is a Japanese term for a grappling technique that involves off-balancing or lifting an opponent, and throwing them to the ground.

It was created by Professor Jigoro Kano. The name Judo was chosen because it means the “gentle or yielding way”. It was introduced into the Olympic Games in 1964 and is practiced by millions of people throughout the world today.

Find original Kodokan rules here, official International Judo Federation rules here and article about evolution of rules in Judo. Also here is a simple Competition guide and info about what to expect at a tournament .

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The basic principles of judo are easy to grasp and are essential for the person studying the technique of judo. Judo techniques enable a weak and small man to overcome a large and strong man because they are based on scientific principles such as leverage and balance.

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A student of Judo has a better plan for his time and energy. Instead of spending energy learning these turnout techniques, he learns to fall properly and to throw. In it, he would learn to defend, and, indeed, more safely. Conclusion. A Judo Sensei teaches many things, but not some skills to win a competition.