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JUDO is a system of unarmed
combat that officially began in 1882 in Japan. However, its origins
can be traced back to Jujitsu and the much earlier "kumiuchi'
which was part of the fighting skills of Samurai, or Japanese
warrior. Using techniques of throwing, arm locks, escapes, strangles,
wrist locks etc. students can learn to deal with a variety of
attacks by unarmed or even armed attackers. Most Judo techniques
were originally devised for this purpose.
Professor Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo directed that true
Judo should conform to the concepts of, 'Maximum Efficiency',
'Minimum Effort' and 'Mutual Welfare and Benefit'.
SPORTING Judo as in the Olympics is a modification, encouraged
by Professor Kano, which eliminates much of the tasks of injury
inherent in any unrestricted combat.
KATA is where the tasks of potential injury are now practiced.
This not only makes them safe to practice but also turns them
into a real art form and refines the students Skill, precision
and concentration and mental preparedness
WOMEN have been involved in Judo for more than 60 years. Professor
Kano himself is recorded as having taught skills to his servant
girls that enabled one of them, when attacked by a man at night,
to break his wrist and escape! Today we also teach many common
sense and Assertive approaches that can help women to increase
their confidence in daily activities.
CHILDREN have also been involved from very early days. Professor
Kano, who was an educator himself, introduced Judo into schools
when he became Minister for Education in Japan to promote fitness
of mind and body.
At Newport Judo and Moonee Valley we teach children principles
from the Protective Behaviours Program. This along with Judo principals
provides the tools to avoid conflict as well as confidence and
ability to control situations or defend if necessary.