Since its inception in 1882, its parent art of Judo was separated from older systems of Japanese jiu-jitsu by an important difference that was passed on to Brazilian jiu-jitsu: it is not solely a martial art, it is also a sport; a method for promoting physical fitness and building character in young people; and, ultimately, a way of life.
In 1882 Jigoro Kano (1860-1938) founded Kodokan Judo at Eishoji Temple in Tokyo. It was the culmination of a lifelong devotion to the jujutsu of the past, which he reorganized while taking great care to retain its classical traditions. Historically, martial arts were practiced only by the elite ... More
amp; 39;s Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 1882 The Classical Japanese Art Of Self-Defense
Karate, also known as Karate-Do, was developed in East Asia centuries ago before the Okinawa Indigenes adopted it as a form of self-defense in the 17th century. The popular martial art came to Japan in 1920, and it was widely accepted by many, and many karate schools were developed. 2ff7e9595c
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