Judo was developed in Japan by Dr Jigoro Kano towards the end of the 19th century and has evolved from being a martial art into one of the world’s most popular sports.
Judo training is an ideal form of physical exercise and it serves as a great cardiovascular workout, which improves stamina, general health and overall fitness.
Judo players often find that physical intervention is never needed since they are not easily intimidated and assailants frequently back down when they observe the confident, calm nature of their target.
Judo, also pronounced as Yawara no Michi, was the 'gentle way' and referred to a spiritual way of behavior that was suppose to be the way of life for the Jujutsu-ka, practitioner.
The IJJL served as the Holland branch of the European Judo Federation (not to be confused with the European Judo Union, a totally separate association).
The typical throws, that anyone practicing Judo knows, are taught but in their original combat method, involving more combat oriented grips, the use of pressure points for disrupting the balance and energy flow of an opponent, as well as, methods of striking that augment the throw.
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