Judo Club
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The OSU Judo Club is here to provide instruction at all levels, from beginner to advanced, including correct etiquette, competition skills, and randori. Educate and train the membership and general public in the practice, history, culture, and philosophy of Japanese jujutsu, and to provide a safe forum for effective self-defense training in jujutsu.
Why is Judo different?
Judo is unique in that all age groups, both sexes, and most disabled persons can participate together in learning and practicing this inexpensive sport. Many people over sixty years of age enjoy the sport, as well as very young boys and girls. Judo develops self-discipline and respect for oneself and others. Judo provides the means for learning self-confidence, concentration, and leadership skills, as well as physical coordination, and flexibility. 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. Finally, Judo created the system of ranks, now used in most other martial arts, that recognize a person's degree of knowledge, ability, and leadership. There are separate ranks for juniors (under 17) and seniors. Judo ranks are identified by colored belts, and ten degrees of advanced grades for black belts. Regular advancement encourages students to achieve more.
