Judo
Judo, meaning ‘gentle way’ when translated into English, was created by Kano Jigaro in Japan, in 1882, as an off-shoot of traditional jiu-jitsu
Known most commonly as a combat sport, Judo also contains effective self defence manoeuvres when in close proximity, such as throws, locks and strangles
With Judo as a base, further off-shoots have developed; namely Russian Sambo and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Training for the Judo practitioner, known as a Judoka, includes throwing techniques (nage waza), and groundwork techniques (katame waza). Striking techniques (atemi waza), although part of the syllabus, are restricted to use in prearranged pattern work. In conjunction with this, judoka are taught to break their fall correctly so as not to get injured when they are thrown.
Japanese Jiu Jitsu Seminar – January 2012
Nage no Kata Course – July 2011
Nage no Kata Course – May 2011
Peter Squire
Judo Instructors Course – January 2011