As a sport that has evolved from a fighting art, it develops complete body control, fine balance, and fast reflexive action. Above all, it develops a sharp reacting mind well-coordinated with the same kind of body. Judo training gives a person an effective self-defense system if the need arises. The Judo Rank System Judo created the system of ranks, now used in most other martial arts, that recognize a person's degree of knowledge, ability, and leadership. Judo ranks are identified by colored belts, and ten degrees of advanced grades for black belts.
Regular advancement encourages students to achieve more.
This is the flexible or efficient use of balance, leverage, and movement in the performance of Judo throws and other skills. Skill, technique and timing, rather than the use of brute strength, are the essential ingredients for success in Judo. For example, in Judo classes you may learn how to give way, rather than use force, to overcome a stronger opponent. The ultimate goal in Judo is to develop oneself to the maximum extent possible, always striving for perfection, so that you can contribute something of value to the world. For more information If you have any questions about Judo you should find the answer somewhere on the Judo Information Site , this brief flash presentation , one of the linked sites you can get to from here, or you can send email and I will do my best to get an answer.