JUDO "The Gentle Way"
What is Judo?
by Brandon
Judo is a type of self-defense. It started in Japan and the founder of Judo was Dr. Jigore Kano. He was the head of the Education department of the University of Tokyo, in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese word Judo is translated as "the gentle way." It teaches flexibility, balance, and leverage. In Judo you learn how to throw and flip your opponent. You don't have to use brute strength, so sometimes you can just give way and let your opponent fall.
The Tsutsui family demonstrated this art form for us this week. It was amazing to watch! We read that Judo develops good character traits like self-discipline and even self-confidence. It sure looked like Krista and Takashi were having fun too! Truly this is an art and sport that everyone should learn.
The Tsutsui family demonstrated this art form for us this week. It was amazing to watch! We read that Judo develops good character traits like self-discipline and even self-confidence. It sure looked like Krista and Takashi were having fun too! Truly this is an art and sport that everyone should learn.
Judo - The Gentle Way
by Alanna
Did you know that Judo is many different things? Well it is! It's a fun sport, an art, a discipline, a recreational activity, a fitness program, a means of self defense, and a way of life. Judo started in feudal Japan, It was founded in 1882 by Dr. Jigoro Kano as a form of martial art that evolved from jujitsu. Judo is translated "The Gentle Way." Here's how it is done. It's all about working on flexibility, balance, leverage, and movement. It sounds like a lot doesn't it. But we saw it demonstrated in our Hamilton Gym by the Tsutsui family. They were amazing to watch. You can see from the pictures some of their incredible moves and flips. So clearly, I think this sport would take a lot of practice.
JUDO
by Emma
Did you know that Dr. Tsutsui and his children, Krista and Takashi know Judo? Well they do and they came to the gym and performed for Judo for us! Krista is a black belt and Takashi is a purple belt. They did a lot of flips. Every time they did a flip, the hand should slap the mat, and trust me, it was pretty LOUD! After that Dr. Tsutsui told us about Krista being able to do 101 push ups, which is more than anyone at her school! I was so surprised and we got to watch her do a few. Then we got to ask questions and find out about the color of the belts. If you thought black belt was the highest, well think again, because red belt is even higher. We practiced our Japanese bow and greetings and then they had to leave. But it was still loads of fun!