What is Judo?

Self-defense cannot be complete with just striking techniques like in Taekwondo or Karate. As demonstrated by MMA matches like UFC, one must also master grappling, submissions, and holds to be fully trained in self-defense.

At the Korea Black Belt Center, we teach grappling techniques through Judo, which are not found in Taekwondo or Karate. This makes the Korea Black Belt Center a comprehensive martial arts school, fully equipped to teach self-defense.

Japan developed its unique form of martial art called Jujutsu in the 16th century, based on Korean martial arts. In the late 19th century, Kano Jigoro consolidated various Jujutsu techniques into modern Judo. He promoted Judo as a global sport, founding the International Judo Federation (IJF) in 1951. Judo was included in the Tokyo Olympics in 1964.

Judo is based on the principle of “softness controls hardness.” This means that instead of resisting an opponent’s strong force, you use it against them. By using the science of force and leverage, Judo techniques allow you to win through quick and smooth movements that exploit the opponent’s weaknesses.