Judo is Fun!
Judo is best known for its spectacular throwing techniques but it also involves considerable grappling on the ground utilizing specialized pins, control holds, arm locks, and choking techniques. Judo emphasizes safety, and full physical activity for top conditioning. Judo is practiced on special mats for comfort and safety. It is unique in that all age groups, both male and female can participate together in learning and practicing the sport. Judo is an inexpensive, year-round activity that appeals to people from all walks of life. Both old and young, boys and girls enoy the sport. Judo develops self-discipline and respect for oneself and others. Judo provides the means for learning self-confidence, concentration, and leadership skills, as well as physical coordination, power, and flexibility. As a sport that has evolved from a fighting art, it develops complete body control, balance and fast reflexive action. Above all, it develops a sharp mind and a well-coordinated body. Quite simply Judo training gives a person an effective self-defense system if the need arises