Kodokan Judo Institute
The Kodokan Judo Institute is the Tokyo institution founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, serving as a centre for Judo practice, education, research, and archives.
Judo & the Kodokan
Jigoro Kano
Jigoro Kano (1860–1938) founded Kodokan Judo, led major educational institutions, promoted physical education, and became the first Asian member of the IOC.
Judo
Judo is a modern Japanese martial art and educational practice built around throws, groundwork, kata, randori, safe falling, and mutual benefit.