You will find the origins of Judo and Akido quite connected. Judo helps you understand the flow of the force (please, not starwars, but the 'push'. You know, when others are trying to punch you?) and helps you overcome it with much less effort. It originated as a mean of defense, though it can be offensive too. You learn how to tip other people's balance and make them fall basically, at the same time you learn how to use your strength to much better advantage.
Ju-Jitsu was invented as an un-armed defence system for the Japanese Warriors so they could continue fighting should their weapons be lost or in situations where they would not be allowed
Jigoro Kano has written: 'Kodokan judo' -- subject(s): Judo
Jigoro Kano invented Judo in the late 19th century
The 'inventor' of Judo
Jigoro Kano was Twenty-Two when he adapted Judo from the also popular sport Jujitsu
Jigoro Kano's wife was Sumako Kano, who was an important figure in the development of judo alongside her husband. Sumako supported Kano in his judo endeavors and played a key role in promoting the art.
Dr. Jigoro Kano
Japan, by Jigoro Kano
Judo was invented in 1882 by Dr. Jigoro Kano.
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Judo is the name that Jigoro Kano gave the sport. Judo means gentle way.
Judo began in Japan. It was created from Jujutsu in 1882. Jigoro Kano created it to be an international sport.
It got it's name from it's founder Jigoro Kano. Kano was a master of several styles of jujutsu. Judo means "gentle way."