Judo
is a modern martial art, developed by Dr. Kano Jigoro in 1882, based
on the jujutsu schools of Tenjin Shinyo-ryu Jujutsu and Kito-ryu Jujutsu.
Loosely translated, "ju" means "pliable" or "yielding,"
and "do" means "way" or "principle."
The ideals on which Kano based his judo are the "Principle of
Maximum-Efficient use of Mind and Body (Seiryoku Zenyo)", and
the "Principle of Perfection of One's Self and Mutual Welfare
and Benefit (Jita Kyoei)."
In devising judo, Kano took what he saw as the best points from the
various schools of jujutsu that he studied and discarded the rest.
He left out techniques that he felt were too dangerous and toned down
others, which he thought could be used, but might lead to injuries.
Eventually, his new style of judo consisted mainly of throwing, grappling
and striking techniques.
Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964 and has many followers around
the world.
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