Skill and timing, rather than the use of brute strength, are the essential ingredients for success in Judo play, and in life. Dr. Kano felt that healthy social attitudes, as well as a sound mind and body, could be developed through proper Judo training. Simply stated this means that whatever a person does, it should be done with optimal use of one's mental and physical energy. In Judo, you learn how to make the most effective use of both mind and body. In life, it is the principle of doing the right things at the right time.
Players learn to respect themselves and others.
The coaching and cooperative skills learned in Judo can be applied in our dealings with others in life. The Last Teachings of Jigoro Kano Judo is the way to use most efficiently one's mental and physical strength. By training, one should discipline and cultivate his body and spirit through the practice of techniques for offense and defense, thereby to master the essence of this way. And, by dint of these means, it is the ultimate goal of Judo to build oneself up to perfection and benefit the world. All rights reserved.