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Cross Country Golf ... Wrestling CC ATHLETICS Athletic Training Corporate Sponsors Facilities Intramurals ... Staff Directory Judo is a martial art, a physical and mental discipline, and an Olympic sport. Judo was founded in 1882, in Japan, by professor Jigoro Kano. He envisioned Judo as a way of becoming physically and mentally fit through disciplined training. Judo is composed of a combination of techniques from various martial arts that Professor Kano had mastered and is designed so that it could be practiced by all ages, both male and female. Judo is safe and does not involve any kicking or striking techniques. It is an excellent activity to increase physical fitness, self-esteem and self-defense. Judo Competition is conducted as follows: Players attempt to throw an opponent into his or her back with control, skill and force, in order to score a full point or "Ippon". This is equivalent to a pin in wrestling or a knockout in boxing. "Ippon" can also be scored by holding an opponent down, with control, for 25 seconds. Partial points are also awarded if throws do not have enough force, speed, or control, or if opponents escape from a hold-down in less than 25 seconds. | |
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