Judo

Judo meaning "gentle way", is a modern Japanese martial art 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 manoeuvre, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or by executing a choke.

Liz Burdis

Regional Development Officer

British Judo

3rd Floor Parsons House

Parsons Road

Washington

Tyne & Wear

NE37 1EZ

Telephone: 0191 4972327

Mobile: 07854 241107

Email: liz.burdis@britishjudo.org.uk

Website: www.britishjudo.org.uk

WSFF Judo Factsheet