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Judo

Judo meaning "gentle way", is a modern Japanese Martial Arts and Combat Sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or applying a choke. Kicks, punches, chops and thrusts are also practiced, but only in pre-arranged forms.

Judo Team from the past

Judo Team from the past

Judo from today

Judo from today

Resources

http://www.judo.org.tw/news/news_page.asp?file=D401040006.htm
http://daigo-m.cocolog-nifty.com/photos/katsuyaku/photo_9.html

Written by Sally, Angel and Alex