Art, Olympic Sport, Self Defence
(Protective Behavior)
The Judo Grading System Australia,
Breakfalls,
How To Fold Your Judo Gi,
How To Tie Your Belt,
How To Tie Your Judo Pants
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JUDO is a system of unarmed
combat that officially began in 1882 in Japan. However, its origins
can be traced back to Jujitsu and the much earlier "kumiuchi'
which was part of the fighting skills of Samurai, or Japanese
warrior. Using techniques of throwing, arm locks, escapes, strangles,
wrist locks etc. students can learn to deal with a variety of
attacks by unarmed or even armed attackers. Most Judo techniques
were originally devised for this purpose.
Professor Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo directed that true
Judo should conform to the concepts of:
Discipline is often a reason parents bring children to Martial Arts. Rigid discipline can stifle creativity and a really good judo player is not only a thinking person but a creative person. Discipline and growth are gained over time, not expected but nurtured.
KATA is where the tasks of potential injury are now practiced. This not only makes them safe to practice but also turns them into a real art form and refines the students Skill, precision and concentration and mental preparedness
WOMEN have been involved in Judo for more than 60 years. Professor Kano himself is recorded as having taught skills to his servant girls that enabled one of them, when attacked by a man at night, to break his wrist and escape! Today we also teach many common sense and Assertive approaches that can help women to increase their confidence in daily activities.
CHILDREN have also been involved from very early days. Professor Kano, who was an educator himself, introduced Judo into schools when he became Minister for Education in Japan to promote fitness of mind and body.
At Newport Judo we teach children principles from the Protective Behaviours Program. This along with Judo principals provides the tools to avoid conflict as well as confidence and ability to control situations or defend if necessary.
