Developed from Japanese jujutsu—a the martial art form used by elite warriors known as the samurai—Judo is an unarmed martial art consisting of throws and sweeps. The main objective of a judoka is to use the opponent’s strength against them and to force the opponent to tap out.

While Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often referred to as “the gentle art,” judo is known as “the art of living.” Such terms as politeness, courage, perseverance, concentration, sincerity, honor, modesty, respect, self-control, and friendship are all part of the judo moral code of conduct and which are also necessary key fundamentals in our day to day life.