![]() Randori (free practise) is now accepted to be the major building block of judo skills – it teaches you to read your opponent and also practise on the move. Training in these techniques often involves a process called “uchikomi” – repeated practise of the movements needed for a throw, but stopping before the actual throw – this can train the footwork and body position necessary but does not actually complete the process so is a limited tool. To then throw you need to move into a good position – this is called “tsukuri”. It is important to counter your opponent’s attempts to break your own balance – give way to them then apply your own kuzushi. Breaking the opponent’s balance is also crucial and this is achieved by altering their centre of gravity from the middle, and this is known as “kuzushi”. If the principle of maximum efficiency is applied to life then there will be harmony and peace, mutual welfare, high achievement as well as wholesome bodies and a good method of self defence.įootwork is essential in mastering correct technique in judo – to keep balanced but also to be able to turn into a position (tai sabaki) where you can turn overthrow your opponent. Keep to a single path, don’t become either cocky with victory or downhearted by defeat Seize the initiative in whatever you undertakeĥ. Carefully observe oneself and one’s situation, carefully observe others, and carefully observe one’s environmentĢ. Kano believed that the principles of Judo also applied to life outside the dojo – and can be summed up:ġ. ![]() It is important to choose the most efficient technique to overcome the opponent, and not to use too much force and cause injury.Ĭontrolling anger and emotions, such as worry, was also a goal of Kano’s – he wanted Judo to help people choose a path to success and make positive choices. Randori, especially, teaches the judoka to seek out the opponent’s weaknesses, make quick decisions and act decisively. Judo uses kata (pre-arranged movements) and randori (free practise) to train the body and mind. ![]() Sport or exercise should be useful and carried out with interest and intent in order to be useful. He sought to apply the idea of maximum efficiency to all areas of life – physically, in terms of being healthy and strong but also mentally and morally disciplined too. Judo is not merely for self defence, it is a way of life. Kano studied jujutsu under many different teachers but was dissatisfied with the lack of underlying principles and also the differences in teaching – how was he to know which way was correct? Kano sought out his own principle which applied when you were hitting or throwing an opponent: to make the most efficient use of mental and physical energy – and he then rejected all techniques that didn’t fit this idea.Īs mentioned before, the name Judo translates as “the Way of gentleness” and Kano saw “the Way” as being the concept of life itself. By giving way you conserve energy while your attacker uses all theirs.Ī lot of the moves use the idea of turning your opponent, applying the idea of leverage to throw them – around the hip, with a foot placed on the attacker’s Achilles, or pulling their outstretched arm for example. He is then weakened and the judoka can use this advantage to overcome the attacker. Judo is classified as “soft” because it does not seek to work by pushing back against an attacker – the man who is stronger will win, but rather it advocates turning the body and keeping balance so that the attacker will lose his. Judo is primarily known for its throwing techniques – “nage-waza”, and holds – “katame-waza” (including locks and strangles) but also has a bank of striking techniques – “atemi-waza” which are only to be used in self defence, as a last resort when someone is in extreme danger. Judo can be translated as JU – “gentleness, or giving way” and DO – “principle or way”, and put together it is “the way of gentleness”. ![]() It grew out of the Jujutsu (jujitsu) movement, which used throws, punches, kicks, chokes, throws etc in its attacks. Judo is a Japanese Martial Art, founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882. I am learning judo myself and know friends that do Taekwondo – and obviously have seen both on TV during the Olympics. Unlike the two Martial Arts that I chose for Part 1, these two are ones I am more familiar with. This report contains research on judo and taekwondo – hopefully there should be some familiar ground when read with Report 1, and some new elements. This is part 2 of my 2 nd dan research project – comparing and contrasting 5 hard and 5 soft Martial Arts.
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