Every October 28th the World Judo Daya date established in 2011 with the objective of publicizing the disciplinethe values it represents and unite the judoka of the world.
According to the International Judo Federation (IJF for its acronym in English), this olympic sport At first it was considered a self-defense system. As time went by, it began to be recognized «for its educational value, its benefits for the body development and character.»
Judo is recognized for its educational value and benefits for the body and soul. Photo: REUTERS.In 2011, the IJF promoted on October 28 as the World Judo Day to commemorate the birth of Jigorō Kanōhe maestro Japanese of martial arts known as the father of judo.
This discipline was created in 1882 and began to be considered as olympic sport starting in 1964 in Tokyo.
On October 28, World Judo Day is celebrated in honor of the birth of the father who created the discipline. Photo: EFE.Jigō He was in charge of developing his own system of martial arts and, for this, he started from the basis of Jiu-jitsu. Thus he created «a method of physical, intellectual and moral education which he called judo«.
He japanese teacher He sought to strengthen his body and learn to defend himself. For this, he learned Jiu-jitsu, but he soon realized that fighting focused on a strong body and not on the spiritual and educational dimension of people.
To improve the art of falling, Kanō eliminated the dangerous techniques of Jujutsu. Then, he encouraged both fighters to grab each other and created his own method by synthesizing the oldest forms of defense.
This is how in 1882 he opened his first dojo called Kodokan, that is, «place where the path is studied.»
Judo synthesizes the oldest forms of defense. Photo: AFP.
The meaning of judo
According to his translation from Japanese, judo It means «the path of softness.»
This discipline is based on the personal philosophy of Kanō of Seiryoku-Zenyo y Jita-Kyoei. The first refers to the efficient use of physical and mental energy, while the second translates as well-being and mutual benefit or mutual prosperity.
From 1893, Jigō He welcomed women to his dojo.
Judo refers to the «way of softness.» Photo: EFE.
What are the values that judo promotes?
Like other oriental disciplines, judo It is completely linked to life itself since in addition to working on the body, it seeks to do so on the mind and soul.
Therefore, the judo It has its own moral code so that judoka improve your lives comprehensively:
Olympic sport has its own moral code for its practitioners. Photo: REUTERS.- Courage: overcome fear in search of what is more just.
- Modesty: leave pride aside.
- Sincerity: choose to tell the truth, no matter the circumstances.
- Honor: faithfulness in each of the words and actions.
- Courtesy: respect others at all times, regardless of whether it is the opponent.
- I respect: Everything must begin with oneself, with one’s own body and mind.
- Self control: develop emotional intelligence and self-control.
- Loyalty: always be there for others.
- Amistad: fraternize with the rest in a pure way.
- Gratitude: Thank you for everything received.
