Judo, a nature inspiration
Looking at the branches laden with snow and seeing the bigger break under the weight of the natural aggressor and flexible dispose folding, a Japanese monk made the following observation : the soft can overcome the strong.
Based on this observation and fighting techniques of the samurai, Jigoro Kano posa en 1882 the founding principles of a new discipline : judo, literally "the gentle way".
By offering a physical, moral and spiritual, Judo judo allows to flourish in harmony with themselves and especially other.
In France, judo appears in the thirties, but it is growing especially after World War II under the leadership of Master Kawaishi and Paul Bonet-Maury, Founding President of the French Judo Federation in December 1946.
The assertion of a sport
From the years 60, sports current becomes dominant. Judo is entered in the program Tokyo Olympics 1964. Brilliant in European competitions, the French judokas get their early success 1972 the Munich Games, then at the World Championships Vienna 1975 where Jean Luc Rouge became the first French World Champion.
Since, the French results have only grow as in boys than in girls. In 2000, the Sydney Olympic Games, David Douillet becomes the most successful judoka of all time. (4 time World Champion and 2 time Olympic Champion).
Franchi 2003, the Cape 580 000 fired now instead FFJDA as the third federation "Olympic" in France. This success is the story of a passion shared always by all players in the French Judo, leaders, teachers and practitioners with respect for moral values ethical Judo.
The practice of JUDO
The practice is framed by Judo Jujitsu state qualified teachers and quality of education is a priority for our Federation.
Jigoro KANO, founder of the school JUDO KODOKAN, summed up his company :
“Judo is the elevation of a simple technique to a principle of living.
By studying Judo, it is essential to train the body and cultivate the mind through the practice of attack and defense methods, and so control principle.”
Sport balance, educational sport, Defense Sports, Judo is suitable for all ages.
True educational sport, Judo allows everyone to become skilful, more flexible, stronger but also to learn to respect rules, discover mutual aid, assess its strengths and weaknesses progresser.Le Judo is a sport for everyone that provides true balance. Activity of relaxation and fun, Judo is a discipline based on the exchange and progression. Learning occurs gradually depending on individual's skills, which allows everyone to move at their own pace.
