What is Judo?

What is Judo? The basics behind this ancient Japanese art and some of my background explained.

[@jasondownsnet]

My wife and I both did judo in college when we were just dating. Now we’re married with kids a decade and half later. We just signed up our six year old. As soon as school started I signed him up. I just told our son that it’s an extension of his school. He’ll have to go throughout his childhood until he gets his black belt. From there he can keep going or leave judo. But I am going to make sure that he remains in judo until he gets his black belt so that he at least had the basics down for the rest of his life. Luckily he loves it.

[@fatherandsons126]

That's awesome. My Dad also did that with me as a child, and part of the reason I stuck with it... and my Mom, very supportive (yet afraid!)... It's incredible to share martial art valuse with family like that-I'll bet you have an incredible family.

[@jasonhood2714]

And if he doesn't? Best way to screw his l8ge5

[@m5a1stuart83]

same here, I just sign up my kids with Judo, hope they get their blackbelt in their 18, they are just 12 and 7 years old.

[@jakelandshark1143]

His voice is hypnotic. Though I’m stoned this is very enjoyable.

[@District.24]

Judo is Jigoro Kano’s modified version of Japanese Jujutsu. He felt it necessary to change the name, because of the stigma associated with Jujutsu at the time. He also shifted the focus to throwing. Later it became a sport.

[@toddszen7605]

Thank you, that's excellent

[@ktkt1825]

I have a great respect for Judo's history, it's dynamic beauty and power, and the philosophy at heart. I would highly recommend reading "Falling Hard: A Journey into the World of Judo", by Mark Law. It gives an excellent and accurate perspective on many aspects of Judo and some wonderful stories, including Mark's own experiences on the mat when he began at 50. I started in my late 50's and appreciate the skills I've learned, the wisdom and confidence it has imparted, and the good friendships made along the way. I feel it the responsibility of any good Judoka to demonstrate that respect in word and deed- it is a sport, but can be a way of life.

[@toddszen7605]

That's awesome, thank you. I have not heard of that book, but will absolutely check it out and recommend it. I'll probably cover it on an upcoming podcast we're doing (toddszen.com), and your thoughts are well spoken. I too now in my fifties, feel like I'm just getting started... always learning, alwayss growing. With a Judo spirit.

[@ktkt1825]

@@toddszen7605 You are welcome- it is informative and enjoyable. I will watch for it-

[@District.24]

Judo, BJJ, Hapkido, Iaido, Aikido, Kendo, among other styles, are smaller parts of the Jujutsu whole.

[@Dynamic6000]

Judo has a loose translation of gentle way. It’s actual implication is something like “giving way” almost like the idea of balance and counter balance. It’s predecessor Japanese Ju Jitsu has the same prefix Ju… Ju Jitsu means the Gentle art. “Do” is also used in the term Dojo which means “place of the way” or where one practices the way. “ Also the term Ju Jitsu did not speak for a specific style as you kept saying it was more violent as if it was one specific thing. It was an art used by samurai and different clans had different styles so it was basically the style of hand combat practiced by each clan the way some one might say “they are a fighter” not being specific to a particular rule set or set of techniques. When Jigoro Kano created Judo he did many things such as unifying his particular style of Ju Jitsu to be something that those can practice safely with out horribly injuring each other and practice at full resistance. I like the video but I got to say I’m a little disappointed in such a casual approach of description when Judo has a rich history and continues to thrive as an art and sport but also birthed Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as it was a famous Judoka, Count Maeda , who studied under Kano who went to Brazil and taught the Gracie family Judo. They gravitated toward the ground newaza of Judo and developed it further and named their art by paying homage to the original art (Japanese) Jujitsu.

[@toddszen7605]

Your input is excellent, thank you. I am working on more elaborate videos because I agree with you. Judo is an amazing art form… Would you mind us using some of your text as a direct quote from you?

[@Dynamic6000]

@@toddszen7605 You can use all that information but I’m no authority or Historian so no need to quote me. It’s readily available information and there is actually a great Chanel by a French Judoka named “Chadi” on KZbin you may want to look into as he posts lots of History specifically about Judo.

[@phoenixgierra6484]

Jigoro Kano is the founder of Judo. 柔　Yawara; Ju-in Japanese means soft, gentle. Do-means way, road. I will be glad to welcome you if you come here in Japan and train with us. I do Judo crosstrain with BJJ, in Shizuoka, Japan.

[@toddszen7605]

Thank you Phoenix. I appreciate the definitions. I would be honored to come to Japan and train with you.

[@pedrochanganaqui1623]

Will you do a video about the origins and moves of Jujutsu & Muay Korat?:-)

[@mitchellcreative]

Thank you Pedro! I love Jujitsu, and while many parts of it are similar to Judo and Judo moves derived FROM Jujitsu, I have never trained in it or Muay Korat. But I can do some basic research or history on them and create some informational videos on them... I think people will find them interesting.

[@andrewc8606]

the narrator's voice and the background music both sound zen...

[@fatherandsons126]

Thank you!

[@wsl3119]

Very good intro dude, pls keep it up and share you’re feelings training as a child. I train my kids now, it’s harder psychologically than physically, I’m sure you know. Not to mention how hard it is to train your own kids...

[@angellicbeauty2981]

Thank you! We are all in this together. I was (and still am) trained more spiritually than physically. There's a very deep and special understanding in the martial arts that precedes any activity. The MIND, the SPIRIT! I laugh because I know training my own kids also seems impossible, but I remember just as my teachers teach me- they just "are." They do what they do, and it's up to us to relate, connect, and become inspired- on our own paths. So we then do the same for others, especially our kids! It's actauly magical once it's discovered!

[@toddszen7605]

Thank you! Yes, the whole spirituality part of it is the most important part-but hardest to teach (and learn!)... and I also, trying to teach our kids is equally challenging. But setting examples, guiding them through things like martial arts, church, or whatever brings out the best in our kids (and ourselves) is very important. We are all in this together- and we all share the fundamental nature of kindness and discipline. You sound like a great parent!

[@khaderalikhan3029]

His first name isJigoro kano

[@artisticsolarninja]

"Ju" is translates to "Soft, Gentle or Light" but it can sometimes translates to "Yielding"

[@artisticsolarninja]

That's why judo is focus on throws, submissions and grappling. It doesn't look like it's soft. It is more on Yielding than gentle and soft

[@toddszen7605]

@@artisticsolarninja That's awesome thank you! Yes, I often teach, especially my kids- to "Judo" that... meaning, like you said, yield that problem, challenge or whatever you have... it's not about the violent throws and chokes. My master teacher had an amazing abundance of strength yet almost moved us with very very soft gentle movements. Thank you for that though, the "Ju" part being soft- I love that.

[@artisticsolarninja]

@@toddszen7605 some entitled people even laughed, offended or making jokes and misunderstood that word Ju is a slang term of "Jew" like Jewish people but sometimes they will eventually realize what that means? people keep speculating and laughed at the martial art that word jew or ju are the same words but that is very much a huge common misconception because they are acted so dumb or they don't know what the word means. but they would eventually find out if they ever understood what is the difference of these 2 words are? and thanks for liking my comment.

[@stephenmavromichalos7316]

the jiu jitsu gym I go to gets a judo sensei to come and teach us. great sport. uchi mata all the way!

[@TBlev215]

Jigoro Kano

[@Creep.Bratton]

Came for ''what is judo'' gone due to poster's massive egotrip 😅

[@Mugairyuiai]

It's unfortunate that you couldn't remember the name of the founder Jigaro Kano.

[@mitchellcreative]

Thank you. I certainly do know his name- with great honor. What I mean is how many people pronounce his name... I have heard and read various spellings and pronuncitations of his honored name. Especially in Japanese tradition, I have had many friends who have referred to him in several ways. I just wanted to know what is factually correct from Japanese tradition.

[@Mugairyuiai]

@@mitchellcreative No problem Todd, coming from a traditional Japanese arts background myself, sometimes we get a bit sensitive about these things, more so than newer arts. Nice video, thank you. Take care 🙏

[@Mugairyuiai]

@buzz magister It's a long time since I've heard the name Abbe Sensei being mentioned. A friend of mine trained with him. So many disagreements over this and that in relation to what he did and didn't do. Probably still arguing about it today 😃 Imagine there are people out there that can't believe o' sensei was half Irish ☺️ with a name like that...

[@District.24]

Jujutsu translates to: soft art. Judo translates to: soft way.

[@sepidedam1151]

Judo is not a wrestling at all . It’s a unique and modern martial art . Judo teaches us using least energy with most efficiency .

[@vonjuez654]

Judo is wrestling in pyjamas.

[@otiszoff8079]

More realistic than fighting in tights for real life

[@lelandlocken6238]

Jigaro kano

[@rizkinurrahman2535]

Judo+ catch wresling= Gracie jiujitsu?

[@lunam7249]

Judo is the dad of bjj

[@lunam7249]

Bjj is crappy judo without the throws and standing positions , closing the gap.

[@legendpikachu-ym3ml]

Judo sloth gaming

[@csscott9803]

Judo kicks major butt 😁👊💦💪

[@toddszen7605]

And so do you : )

[@jimlasswell4491]

Flips? Really?

[@darylfields]

Jigoro Kano

[@mitchellcreative]

I have always been confused by the spelling-Kanō Jigorō Shihan, vs Kano Jigoro, vs Jigoro Kano...

[@darylfields]

@@mitchellcreative Me too I think in Japan back then I think it was formal to pronounce the last first

[@artisticsolarninja]

Technically it's "Kanno" with 2 letter N I think?. I could be right or wrong. Sometimes people spelled it right and others said its wrong

[@toddszen7605]

@@artisticsolarninja He's got a GREAT book out as well...

[@patriciaaureoles7086]

Gigoro Kano