The Ancient Art of Jujitsu, and the Modern Form of Judo
The Ancient Art of Jujitsu, and the Modern Form of JudoJudo is a very interesting and complex modern sport based around the principles and rules of Jujitsu. I am interested in Judo because I used to be in Karate and Martial Arts. I am curious about the ancient Japanese forms of Martial Arts and how they affected the Japanese culture. I did not have much prior knowledge before this project except, but I did know some extremely basic moves such as punches and kicks. Also I know some about the honor and rituals that go into the sport from Karate Kid. My research question was, How did Judo affect Japanese culture?
Judo is a well-known sport all around the world that has its basis in Jujitsu. Judo originally came from the old art form known as Jujitsu. It is a popular sport today not only in Japan but all over the United States and the world. (The Japan of Today Pg. 23) Judo has been an Olympic Game since the 1964 Tokyo Games. (The Japan of Today Pg. 23) Judo has been known by many different names such as "Yawara", "Taijutsu", "Wajutsu", "Torite", "Kogusoku", "Kempo", "Hakuda", "Hamiuchi", "Shubaku", "Koshinomawari" and most popularly "Jujitsu". (Judo Information Site internet) I think that more people should take up Judo, I would if I had the time and I would suggest it to anybody with extra time. Judo is taught in many school all different just a little from each other.
Judo is thought to have been created from the same tournament as sumo wrestling andother types of competition. Jujitsu originated from ancient Japan and is the base around most if not all other form of Martial Arts. (Complete Reference Library CD) Historians believe that in 230 BC. there was a "Chikara-Kurabe" tournament, the contest of strength. (Judo Information Site internet) Many historians believe that this is the beginning of both Sumo Wrestling and Jujitsu. (Judo Information Site internet) The fact that Jujitsu and Sumo wrestling originated from the same place confuses me they are two totally different sports today but they began out of the same tournament. Its weird that these two sports originated from the same place because in my mind they are like complete opposites in Sumo Wrestling huge fat guy push other huge fat guys around a small ring until one rolls over. But in Judo and Jujitsu a fighter has to use a array of complex moves and counter-moves to defeat opponent of many times larger stature instead of just another big fat guy. This tournament of Chikara-Kurabe was held in the 7th year of the Japanese Emperor Suinin. (Judo Information Site internet)
A Judo tournament has extermly complex rules but I do understand how a person could understand the rule of Judo quite easily, just like many people do not understand all the rules of basketball but since I...
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