The word judo originated from Japan meaning self-defense
Judo Means "the gentle way" in japanees.
It means 'the gentle way'
Judo was invented in Tokyo, Japan.
It originated in Brazil (Vale Tudo), Russia(Combat Sambo), and Japan. Rorion Gracie (Brazil) brought the sport to America in 1993. From there it became mainstream worldwide.
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Judo originated in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded by professor Jigoro Kano in 1882. Judo literally means the "gentle way".
Judo comes from Holland were all the jujitsu is in the globe.
Japan, by Jigoro Kano