Judo.

The article presents an encyclopedia entry for judo. The sport was originally a method of physical, intellectual and spiritual education founded by Jigoro Kano in Japan in 1882. He reoriented martial techniques, blending traditions and modernity and using individual prowess for collective benefit. He liked to explain judo techniques scientifically. The sport appeared in Hawaii and at the Pacific Coast in the early 1900. Judo has become a modern contest sport and a valued tool of education. Teaching methods specially designed for youngsters have been issued in various countries and used on a regular basis.