Modern judo has its origins in jujitsu, a fighting art that can be traced back over a thousand years into Japanese history.

Judo itself, however, is a relatively recent synthesis and owes it existence to the genius of one man Dr. Jigoro Kano.

The early history of judo is inseparable from its founder, Japanese polymath and educator Jigoro Kano( 1860¨C1938).

The word "judo" shares the same root deogram as "jujitsu": "ju" , which may mean "gentleness", "softness",depending on its context.

The soft method it is the principle of using one's opponent's strength against him and adapting well to changing circumstances.

The use of "do", meaning way, path has philosophical overtones.Kano saw judo as a means for governing and improving oneself physically, mentally, emotionally and morally.