Judo was developed by Professor Jigoro Kano in 1882. The Kodokan was the main teaching base for Judo which was known as ‘Kodokan Judo’ for some time. Judo was derived from Jujitsu which had many names and schools. Jujitsu is an art for either attacking others or defending oneself with nothing but one's own body.  Prof. Kano utilised and adapted the best techniques of the Jujitsu schools and eliminated dangerous techniques to formulate Kodokan Judo based on his own ideas and vision. The I.J.F. was proposed by Jigoro Kano in the thirties.

Judo became an official event in the Olympic Games of 1964. Kusuga-cho Bunkyo Ku

Judo is a sport for life.  Follow the Judo code and show the Spirit of Judo in everything you do.

Be a good sport, encourage equality, don't stand for bullying.

Show good manners to your coach and each other, always be polite, follow judo etiquette in the dojo - bow when you go onto and leave the mat, bow to your coach at the beginning and the end of the session, bow to your partner at the start and end of each practice.

Pay attention to personal cleanliness, keep fingernails short and clean, wear clean clothing, no footwear on the mat, wear Zori off the mat.

Work hard, listen to instructions, be punctual, don't miss lessons.

Be a good friend, welcome newcomers, be helpful and kind.

the purpose of Judo is to strengthen body by practicing

attack and defence,

to complete the personality by training the mind,

and finally to devote oneself to society. "Maximum-efficiency" and "Mutual welfare and benefit."