Reference

Core Concepts

The big ideas that define Judo.

• JudoThe gentle wayjoo-doh
• WazaTechniquewah-zah
• Kanō JigorōFounder of Judokah-noh jee-goh-roh
• KodokanThe original Judo schoolkoh-doh-kahn
• Ju-jitsuJudo's older martial-art rootsjoo-jit-soo