About Nakamura Judo Club

Who we are & what we do

What is Judo?

Check out some interesting facts about this Olympic Sport

Oliympic Sport

Judo (“gentle way”) is a martial art and Olympic sport.

History

created in 1882 in Japan by Professor Jigoro Kano. It is derived from jujitsu, and consists of throwing techniques and ground techniques (including pins, chokes, and armlocks).

Principals

Two principles: seiryoku zenyo, or “maximum efficiency, minimum effort”, and jita kyoei, “mutual welfare and benefit”.

Not allowed

While strikes and use of weapons are included in some pre-arranged forms (kata), they are not frequently trained and are illegal in judo competition or free practice.

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(204) 296-2540