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03/20/2024
Nage no Kata are widely accepted as forms to demonstrate to earn a shodan; or first degree black belt in judo.
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Competitive judo no longer includes leg grabs; meaning kata garuma is no longer legal.
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06/20/2022
Founded in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, Judo means the gentle way.
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Judo became an official Olympic sport in 1964.
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Beyond competitions and combat, judo involves technical research, practice of kata (forms), self-defense work, physical preparation and sharpening of spirit.
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Source: Kodokanjudoinstitute.org
06/17/2022
Seiryoku-Zenyo is one of two fundamental principles of judo which can be translated as maximum efficient use of physical and mental energy. The other being Jita-Kyoei, or mutual prosperity for self and others.
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“Taking Jita-Kyoei as your aim, make maximum efficient use of your energy.” —Jigoro Kano
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