ABOUT JUDO

Judo is a self defense martial art that teaches it’s students (Judoka) to gain control over an attacker without striking him or her. It is a method of turning an opponent’s strength against him or her and overcoming by skill rather than sheer strength.

Judo simply involves two individuals who, by gripping the Judo uniform (or judogi), use the forces of balance, power, and movement to attempt to subdue each other. It is simple and basic. In its simplicity, however, lies its complexity, and mastery of even the most basic of Judo techniques that often take considerable time, effort, and energy, involving rigorous physical and mental training.