Principles of Judo

[Okuri Ashi Harai] PRINCIPLES AND GOALS OF JUDO:

Judo, which translates as "the gentle way," teaches the principle of "flexibility" in the application of technique. That is, the flexible and efficient use of balance, leverage, and momentum are important in the performance of Judo throws and other skills. Skill and timing, rather than the use of brute strength, are the essential ingredients for success in Judo play, and in life.

Dr. Kano felt that healthy social attitudes, as well as a sound mind and body, could be developed through proper Judo training. He stated the philosophy of Judo in the form of two maxims: Maximum Efficiency, and Mutual Welfare and Benefit.

Maximum Efficiency: Simply stated this means that whatever a person does, it should be done with optimal use of one's mental and physical energy. In Judo, you learn how to make the most effective use of both mind and body. In life, it is the principle of doing the right things at the right time.

Mutual Welfare and Benefit: Players learn to respect themselves and others. In Judo, players learn to cooperate and share (with each other) to advance in skill and rank. The coaching and cooperative skills learned in Judo can be applied in our dealings with others in life.

Judo's ultimate goal, as expressed by Dr. Kano, is "the harmonious development and eventual perfection of human character." Judo's goal has been (and always will be) to help you and your children become the best that they can be.

The Last Teachings of Jigoro Kano

Judo is the way to use most efficiently one's mental and physical strength.

By training, one should discipline and cultivate his body and spirit through the practice of techniques for offense and defense, thereby to master the essence of this way. And, by dint of these means, it is the ultimate goal of Judo to build oneself up to perfection and benefit the world.

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