Judo Basics: Tradition and Philosophy Judo is a traditional Japanese martial art that emerged from jujitsu, a hand-to-hand combat technique of samurai warriors. The founder of judo is considered to be Dr. Jigoro Kano. He opened his first dojo (school) in Tokyo in 1882, called the Kodokan. Judo: competition through tradition and philosophy is not … Continue reading Judo: Competition through Tradition and Philosophy