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Two kids practicing Judo moves during a training session.

Judo: The Gentle Way

Judo is a famous sport from Japan. It was started in 1882 by a man named Kanō Jigorō. Judo is special because it teaches people to use their energy wisely and help each other. People who practice judo are called judoka, and they wear white uniforms called judogi.

In judo, the goal is to throw your partner gently onto their back or hold them there. This is done in a safe way, with special mats to prevent injuries. Judo is not about fighting or hurting anyone; it is about learning control and respect.

Judo has become very popular all around the world. It is an Olympic sport, which means people from many countries compete in it every few years. Many other sports and martial arts, like Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Krav Maga, were inspired by judo. The International Judo Federation makes sure the rules are fair for everyone.

Judo also teaches important life lessons. It shows that even if someone is smaller, they can defend themselves by being smart and using the right moves. Judo helps people learn to work together, stay calm, and always try their best.

Every year on October 28, people celebrate World Judo Day to honor Kanō Jigorō and the values of judo. This day reminds us that judo is not just a sport, but a way to build friendship and peace.

Images

Kids practicing judo moves at a summer camp in Artjärvi, Finland.
Iranian judo referee Keyvan Dehnad observes as Japanese judoka Takamasa Anai competes at the 2009 World Cup Judo tournament in Tokyo.
Portrait of Mr. Kanō, a notable Japanese educator and politician.
A demonstration of the haraigoshi judo technique, showing controlled movement and form.
An athlete performing a judo throw during a competition, demonstrating a technique used in the sport of judo.
A judo practitioner demonstrating a ground technique during a training session.
A young judoka proudly wearing an orange judo belt.
Historical photograph of Judo founders Kanō Jigorō and Yoshitsugu Yamashita demonstrating a Judo technique from Koshiki-no-kata.

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