Judo, which means the “gentle way” is a Japanese combat sport based on strong moral values. It was invented by Professor Jigoro Kano in 1882 and has become a major player in the Olympic Movement. It is a grappling discipline where the object is to either throw the opponent to the ground and subdue him/her using a hold down or force submission using an armlock or strangle. Judo is not only a combat sport but is also an educational tool, used to create the conditions of a better society.
