Kodokan Judo
Judo (柔道, jūdō?, meaning "gentle way") was created as a physical, mental and moral pedagogy in Japan, in 1882, by Jigoro Kano (嘉納治五郎). It is generally categorized as a modern martial art which later evolved into a combat and Olympic sport. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the objective is to either throw or takedown an opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue an opponent with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke. Strikes and thrusts by hands and feet as well as weapons defenses are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata, 形) and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori, 乱取り).
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Belleville Judo Club

Open M-T  6:30pm-9pm  Sat 11:30-1
3325 South Belt West
Belleville, Il 62226
MAIN: (618) 234-6070
Cell: (618)978-3074
kumaharai@hotmail.com