Judo ,which means gently way,  is both a sport and an art, as well as a means of 
defense and offense.  Judo is an art that uses methods of turning an opponent's strength 
against himself. 

    In 1882, Mr. Jigoro Kano founded the Kodokan Judo Institute.  He took the best jiu jitsu
techniques and modified them to so that they could be practiced safely.

	"The aim of Judo is to utilize physical and mental strength most effectively. 
	  Its  training is to understand the true meaning of life through the mental
    and physical training of attack and defense. You must develop citizen to
     society."

				 Professor Jigoro Kano 
            				 Founder of Kodokan Judo 

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