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Judo is a form of martial arts that, if practiced correctly, can be a very effective form of self-defense. Read on to learn more about the traditional art of Judo and if can work for you.
Developed in Japan in the late nineteenth century, Judo is a Japanese martial and combat sport. Unlike some other martial arts, the goal in judo is to subdue one's opponent Read More
Judo, which translates to "gentle way," is a martial art that involves using leverage and force to disable your opponent. Since judo involves grappling and throwing your Read More
Assume the ready stance before performing a form or prior to taking the fighting stance when sparring. Read More
The Foot Sweep in judo is a basic technique that's easy for kids or beginners to learn. In order to successfully complete the foot sweep, you need to know the beginning Read More
A Back Fall is an essential skill for even basic judo practice. Because judo involves a large number of throws, it's important that you know how to fall correctly when Read More
The forearm lock in judo is one way of evading a grab on your arm, collar or elsewhere on your upper body--even a chokehold. The technique of the lock involves using your Read More
Judo is the premiere competitive martial art in the world. It is the only martial art represented in the Olympic games, and it can be found on college campuses around the Read More
The Hip Throw is an intro judo technique known as a Breakfall and involves one fighter throwing the other off balance over his hip and the other fighter flipping and Read More
If you're ever confronted by an attacker who is blocking your escape path, a body drop will leave you the option of escaping or placing the attacker in a vulnerable Read More
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