Judo in brief 40

Judo is a modern martial art and combat sport that focuses on throws and grappling techniques.

Judo was developed by Jigoro Kano in Japan in the late 19th century.

The main principles of Judo include maximum efficiency with minimum effort, mutual welfare and benefit, and seiryoku zenyo (best use of energy).

Some common techniques used in Judo include throws (nage-waza), joint locks (kansetsu-waza), pins (osaekomi-waza), and strangles or chokeholds (shime-waza).

Judo is both a sport and a martial art. It combines physical training with mental discipline and strategy.

Practicing Judo can improve physical fitness, balance, coordination, self-defense skills, and mental focus.

Yes, Judo practitioners progress through different belt colors as they advance in skill level, starting with white belt and culminating in black belt.

Judo can be practiced by people of all ages, from children to seniors. Classes are usually divided based on age and experience level.

Yes, Judo has been an official Olympic sport since 1964, with both men's and women's divisions.