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  JUDO - Java IDE for Children and Beginning Programmers
JUDO is also an educational tool used to teach programming concepts and to spark excitement and interest in programming.
JUDO is released under the GNU General Public License.
JUDO has been translated into Spanish thanks to the help of Gabriel Reyes.
judo.sourceforge.net   (467 words)

  
  Judo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Judo was the successor of Jujutsu and was founded by Dr. Jigoro Kano in 1882.
Judo's balance between both the standing and ground phases of combat gives judoka the ability to take down opponents who are standing up and then pin and submit them on the ground.
Judo, uniquely among combat sports, puts equal emphasis on the initial throwing and the final pinning and submitting phases of combat, ideally enabling practitioners to dominate grappling-fights from the get-go.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Judo   (4511 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Judo was developed from Ju-jitsu, and was founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882.
With that, he renamed his art "judo", to indicate his view of it as a means of physical and spiritual development, as well as self-defense.
Judo became an Olympic sport for men in 1964 and, with the persistence of a woman by the name of Rusty Kanakogi, a sport for women as well in 1992.
wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/j/ju/judo_1.html   (433 words)

  
 Welcome to International Judo Federation Web-site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
While judo students are often exposed to many of these types of throwing techniques in their judo careers, they usually master only a handful, and a handful is generally all that is needed to be successful in contemporary judo competitions.
Judo students also learn the fundamental principles and the dynamics of subduing their opponents on the ground through the application of pinning and submission techniques.
As such, judo facilitates the development of important moral knowledge and values, those that are important to help people to become active and contributing members of their communities, nations, and the world.
www.ijf.org /corner/corner_introduction.php   (1076 words)

  
 What is Judo?
Judo is known for its spectacular throwing techniques but also includes numerous techniques for controlling an opponent while on the ground.
Judo is often compared to freestyle wrestling and while the two share many techniques, Judo retains many dangerous self-defense maneuvers.
The main principles of Judo are "Maximum Efficiency" and "Mutual Welfare and Benefit." The goal of maximum efficiency teaches the judoka to use the least amount of physical strength necessary to throw an opponent.
www.nd.edu /~judo/whatisjudo.htm   (599 words)

  
 Judo - Encyclopedia FunTrivia
The basics of Judo are throwing, ground-work, arm-locks, and chokes.
Atemi-waza, or better known as striking techniques, were banned from tournaments because no armor is involved in Judo, and the techniques could cause serious injuries.
Women's Judo in the Olympics was introduced in 1992.
www.funtrivia.com /en/Sports/Judo-9362.html   (867 words)

  
 Western Judo Club
The judo club stresses a positive learning environment that is open to both females and males.
Western Judo Club is a member of the United States Judo Federation (USJF).
Judo gis (uniforms) must be purchased for approximately $30-$40 depending on size.
www.ac.wwu.edu /~judo   (435 words)

  
 The web's Olympic and International judo stock photo library
Judo has been credited as one of the 10 sports in which Woodward has made a significant positive contribution in his first year as the British Olympic Association's director of elite performance.
He started judo at the age of 13 and is quoted as saying it made him "happy and strong".
I wanted to re-affirm with you that the top priority for the International Judo Federation and myself personally is the protection of the interests of the players, and that the primary purpose of the IJF’s existence is to foster the holding of successful international events such as the one planned in Rio de Janeiro.
www.judophotos.com   (4690 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: The A-z of Judo (Special Interest): Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Also included are a further 20 techniques which, though now forbidden by modern judo rules for being too dangerous, were originally part of the combat systems as it emerged from its origins in Ju-jitsu.
For the judo enthusiast, Hoare also lists the Gokyo, the compilation of techniques made in the very early days of judo as well as the principle amendments made over the years in Japan.
Judo is one the most easily accessible martial arts, but is I believe very misunderstood in terms of the completness of what it offers.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1874572704   (804 words)

  
 "+PageTitle+" - USJA
Welcome to the webpage of the United States Judo Association, America's service-oriented support organization for players and clubs.
We assist coaches in building their clubs, and provide them with membership rosters, forms, and other support, all at no charge.
Because we are a non-profit educational organization, profits return to judo, keeping membership costs low and services high.
www.usja-judo.org   (125 words)

  
 Judo at Columbia University
Judo has had a presence on the Columbia campus since 1904.
Our mission as a Judo program is to impart to our students not only the physical skills of Judo, but its philosophy and traditions.
For many of us, a Judo Dojo is a place of stability and community, where people watch out for you, in and out of the practice hall.
www.columbia.edu /cu/judo   (329 words)

  
 Judo à Poitiers - Union Sportive Judo 86
Véritable phénomène du judo, le tout jeune français Teddy Riner s'est offert sa première couronne mondiale en battant en finale le Russe Tamerlan Tmenov après un parcours incroyable, jeudi lors des Championnats du monde à Rio de Janeiro.
Participez aux discussions lancées sur les forums judo jujitsu sur des thèmes aussi variés que les résultats lors des manifestations départementales, régionales ou même internationales, les méthodes d'enseignement du judo, l'arbitrage.
Grâce à ce calendrier, vous retrouverez toutes les manifestations de judo et de jujitsu dans le Poitou-Charentes et dans la Vienne : toutes les dates des tournois, stages, compétitions officielles, examens kata et arbitrage...
www.usj86.com   (793 words)

  
 Judo
Judo : describes Judo and has a list of techniques and training methods.
Judo Forum : the Judo Forum is a magazine dedicated to the service of judo as a martial art, as a sport, as recreation and as physical education.
World Judo Site : this is a small site that wants to provide you some useful information about Judo.
www.martial-way.com /search/judo.html   (386 words)

  
 Judo-STK.com -> St. Katherines Judo Kwai
Katherines Judo Kwai is a British Judo Council registered club based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
The main aim of our club has always been to provide the children of the local community something to focus their energy on and give them some guidance as to how to develop as a good individual.
Judo is an excellent way to achieve this through the physical exertion of Randori (free practice) and Shiai (competition) and the self-discipline and trust required to practice the formal techniques of Judo.
www.judo-stk.com /stk.html   (656 words)

  
 Judo
Shihan Kano was born in the town of Mikage in the Hyogo Prefecture of
Judo people don't want to hurt, we want to play and have fun.
I taught JUDO for over 25 years in the state of Florida.
www.stuffmarketing.com /judo   (2234 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Kodokan Judo: Books: Jigoro Kano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Judo, or the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system of self-defense, was specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts.
Talk about ghostwriting, Judo founder Jigoro Kano died at sea while returning from an International Olympic Committee meeting in Cairo, but he is given credit for authoring the book published in 1956 because he wrote in English Chapter 1, 5 paragraphs in Chapter 2, and 3 paragraphs in Chapter 3.
Although Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano sounds like the definitive Judo book, it falls short when compared to The Canon of Judo by Kyuzo Mifune which I feel is the best Judo book ever written thus far.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/4770017995?v=glance   (1546 words)

  
 Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Aggie Judo Team competes in the Mid South Judo Collegiate Conference (Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Mississippi), the Texas Collegiate Conference and the National Collegiate Judo Association.
We are a member of the USA Judo, Texas Judo Inc., United States Judo Association, and the National Collegiate Judo Association.
The Texas AandM Judo Team is funded through the Department of Recreational Sports which assist the team members in traveling expenses.
recsports.tamu.edu /judo   (249 words)

  
 Judo America Home Page
USA Judo is pleased to announce Jim Hrbek (Schenectady, N.Y./Judo America) as 2005 National Coach of the Year.
Judo America's Lillie McNulty won a silver medal at the Pan American Juvenile Judo Championships.
The event, held in Acapulco, Mexico is the premier juvenile age competition for the Western hemisphere and is open to all of the countries of North and South America.
www.judoamerica.com   (1031 words)

  
 Fédération Francaise de Judo
Le vendredi 28 septembre 2007, s’est tenu le vernissage de la nouvelle exposition du musée de la FF judo.
Voici la liste des admis en pôle France pour la saison 2007/2008 sous réserve d’acceptation sur le plan de la formation (scolaire, universitaire ou autre) et du dossier médical.
La Fédération Française de Judo propose aux clubs organisateurs d’interclubs, un kit fédéral d’animation.
www.ffjudo.com   (236 words)

  
 JUDO STAMPS
Without a single recorded injury, judo stamp collecting has to be the safest judo-related activity of all, safer even than kata judging and refereeing.
America also had a cancellation mark for judo at this event as well as a postcard with an eagle mascot in a judogi and fl belt.
Judo: Sport for All Species, by Master Collector Ronald Allan Charles, is a humorous article describing non-humans in judogi on stamps, a phonecard, postal card, and an envelope.
www.usja-judo.org /users/judo.stamps   (15676 words)

  
 Judo
The modern form of Judo was developed in the end of the 19th century from the ancient martial art jujutsu by Prof.
In Judo, the aim is not only winning fights but also the training of one's body and spirit.
The literal translation of Judo is "the gentle way": softness exceeds hardness in Judo, and techniques are more important than stamina.
www.japan-guide.com /e/e2084.html   (186 words)

  
 Southampton Judo Club Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Southampton University Judo Club is registered with the British Judo association
If you want to find out if Judo is for you,just come along to the beginners class and give it a go.
British Judo Association membership for insurance (£28/year or £6 for introductory membership)
www.soton.ac.uk /~judo   (333 words)

  
 British Judo Association
British Judo Association launches No Licence No Judo campaign.
British Judo name team for 2006 Polish Junior “A” Tournament (30th June 2006)
Judo Specific Good Practice & Child Protection Workshop
www.britishjudo.org.uk /home/index.php   (185 words)

  
 World Judo Championships and International Information - Global Index.
Open International de la Ligue Belge de Judo 2003
It’s a Tough Job But Someone's Got To Do It My aim is not to get rich from judo, but to enrich judo.
Send mail to World Judo with questions or comments about this web site.
www.worldjudo.org   (154 words)

  
 Putin's geopolitical judo - Editorials/Op-Ed - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Putin's geopolitical judo - Editorials/Op-Ed - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
Putin, a two-term president who constitutionally must leave office for at least one four-year term before becoming eligible to run again, is widely expected to become the boss of Gazprom, Russia's natural-gas monopoly, when his second term ends next year.
It is fair to say that the 54-year-old martial-arts expert (he is a fl belt in judo) plans to play the geopolitical game over the long term.
www.washtimes.com /op-ed/20070222-084948-3847r.htm   (777 words)

  
 Judo Australia - JFA inc.
The merchandise items are for sale through the national office.
Please make all cheques payable to the Judo Federation of Australia.
Judo Federation of Australia Inc. (c) Copyright 2006-2007
www.ausjudo.com.au   (207 words)

  
 [USJF] United States Judo Federation
The vision of USJF is to have JUDO in every american community and school.
Our mission is to serve and support its members in the American judo community while upholding the principles of mutual welfare and benefit.
Contents of this website are copyright © 2004-2007 by the United States Judo Federation unless otherwise noted.
www.usjf.com   (153 words)

  
 Judo Saskatchewan - Home
The Prince Albert Judo Club is proud to announce the first ever 2007 Jim O'Sullivan Cup, Judo Tournament on November 3, 2007 in the S.I.A.S.T gym 1100, 15th St. East, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
P.A. Judo Club at the Quebec Open 2007
Judo Saskatchewan is a member of Sask Sport and Judo Canada, which is recognized by the International Judo Federation as the governing body of Judo in Canada.
www.judosask.ca   (87 words)

  
 Judo Alberta
In honor of this, Judo Alberta is proud to launch this new website to commemorate this event.
Learn more about the sport in the About Judo section.
Feel free to view some of the site's new features such as the gallery and past national team members page.
www.judoalberta.com   (85 words)

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