Having just returned from a 6 week break in Europe, watching many of the Olympic Judo finals played on TV live, or replayed that same day, it is a little sad to hear that Judo had brief airtime once again on the Australian Networks ....

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Judo is that system of physical education founded by Dr KANO Jigoro in 1882. He named his school/premises Kodokan (a place for teaching the way) and the formal name of his system NIPPON DEN KODOKAN JUDO, which implies that the Judo of the Kodokan incorporated the best there was in Japan.

You're at the Judo Tournament. What the heck is going on? Hopefully the following will be an easy introduction to the rules that will help you enjoy the tournament; you may even enjoy it so much you will want to get involved. What are they trying to do ?