Judo is a martial art that develops both body and spirit to utilize strength with maximum effectiveness. Practitioners must master about 100 different techniques, all based on the fundamental philosophy of softness overcoming hardness, with a major appeal of Judo being the confidence it gives in the face of much bigger and stronger opponents. Judo was the first martial art to become an official Olympic sport, at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Based on mutual respect for opponents and partners, regardless of who wins or loses, Judo is now a popular sport and martial art in over 200 countries and regions.
VIDEO BY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN