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Judo term

Ju-jitsu

Pronunciation
joo-jit-soo
Meaning
Judo's older martial-art roots

In Judo

Judo developed from older ju-jitsu traditions, with Kano Jigoro reshaping practice around education, safety, and principles.

Lessons that teach this

  • Judo HistoryLearn a compact timeline of Judo's development.
  • ReviewReview Judo's roots, Kodokan, and modern international development.

Core Concepts

The big ideas that define Judo.

Quick check

What older martial-art traditions are named as Judo's roots?

Reveal answer

Ju-jitsu.

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