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Kano Jigoro, born on October 28, 1860, and died on May 4, 1938, was a renowned Japanese martial artist and one of the founders of Judo. He is often referred to as the 'Father of Judo' and had a profound impact on the development of modern Judo.

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“Carefully observe oneself and one's situation, carefully observe others, and carefully observe one's environment. Consider fully, act decisively.”

Situation Environment Oneself Judo

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“Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, you are thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity to improve your technique.”

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“Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength. By training you in attacks and defenses it refines your body and your soul and helps you make the spiritual essence of Judo a part of your very being. In this way you are able to perfect yourself and contribute something of value to the world. This is the final goal of Judo discipline.”

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“In Randori we teach the pupil to act on the fundamental principles of Judo, no matter how physically inferior his opponent may seem to him, and even if by sheer strength he can easily overcome him; because if he acts contrary to principle his opponent will never be convinced of defeat, no matter what brute strength he may have used.”

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“If there is effort, there is always accomplishment.”

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“The purpose of the study of judo is to perfect yourself and to contribute to society.”

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“Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength.”

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“In randori we learn employ the principle of maximum efficiency even when we could easily overpower an opponent.”

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“Judo helps us to understand that worry is a waste of energy.”

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“Judo teaches us to look for the best possible course of action, whatever the individual circumstances.”

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“In randori, one must search out the opponent's weaknesses and be ready to attack with all the resources at his disposal the moment the opportunity presents itself, without violating the rules of judo.”

Moments Opportunity Ready Weakness Resources Opponents Judo

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“There are people who are excitable by nature and allow themselves to become angry for the most trivial of reasons. Judo can help such people learn to control themselves. Through training, they quickly realize that anger is a waste of energy, that it has only negative effects on the self and others.”

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“Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens.”

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“Judo should be free as art and science from any external influences, political, national, racial, and financial or any other organized interest. And all things connected with it should be directed to its ultimate object, the benefit of Humanity.”

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“Walk a single path, become neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat.”

Walks Path Broken Victory Defeat Cocky Judo

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“For one thing, Judo in reality is not a mere sport or game. I regard it as a principle of life, art and science. In fact, it is a means for personal cultural attainment.”

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“Judo is a study of techniques with which you may kill if you wish to kill, injure if you wish to injure, subdue if you wish to subdue, and, when attacked, defend yourself”

Ifs May Wish Study Technique Judo

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About the Author

Born: October 28, 1860
Died: May 4, 1938
Known for: Martial Artist
Quotes: 27

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