Judo is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes throwing and grappling skills. Dr. Jigoro Kano developed it in 1882 as an offshoot of jujitsu. Judo has been an official Olympic sport since 1964. Judo is actually comprised of two words, Ju, meaning gentle and Do, meaning way.

This relates to the ability to yield to an attacker's energy so that his own force can be used against him. Judo techniques involve using the arms, hip, or legs to throw an opponent to the ground, where holds, strangles, and locks are applied to achieve a submission.

Judo is a great compliment to other martial arts, particularly those that utilize punching and kicking. Judo can provide the training for holds, locks and sweeps that may not be taught in other martial arts.

Beginning lessons will mainly consist of learning to fall properly to prevent injury to the student. Classes are offered separately to both adults and children.

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