About the Business
Judo is a martial art which was founded in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. It was formed by adapting Ju-Jitsu techniques into a form where the Judo players (or judoka) use movement, balance and leverage to gain an advantage over their opponents. Judo is comprised of 2 main components: Throwing Techniques and Ground Techniques. While this may seem limiting in terms of variety and options, it is surprising how many ways you can be thrown! The throwing techniques range from simple trips and sweeps, to more complex techniques which involve throwing your opponent over your shoulder or body.
The ground techniques range from simple hold-downs, to complex armlocks, and even strangles. As Judo consists of these 2 main elements, it is natural for one to follow into the other, so it is commonplace for a Judoka to throw his opponent to the ground, then to follow them to the ground and attempt to pin their opponent. Modern Judo consists of further techniques from the original Japanase/Ju-Jitsu techniques.
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Upton Youth Club, Wealstone Lane
