"TOP 5 FACTS ABOUT SPORTS": JUDO

26.02.2025

Founder of Judo: Judo was founded by Japanese professor Jigoro Kano in 1882.

The word "Judo": The word "Judo" translates from Japanese as "the gentle way." This martial art focuses on winning not through strength, but through speed and body weight utilization.

Judo at the Olympics: Judo became an Olympic sport for the first time at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964.

Judo belt system: Judo has different belt colors: white, yellow, blue, brown, and black. The black belt represents the highest level of mastery.

Philosophy of Judo: Judo is not only a physical sport but also a path of moral and spiritual development.

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