The Word Judo in Kanji Japanese Lettering Poster

Judo or Jūdō (柔道 jūdō, meaning "gentle way") is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Kano Jigoro. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or take down one's opponent to the ground, immobilise or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling manoeuvre, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking or by executing a strangle hold or choke. Strikes and thrusts by hands and feet as well as weapons defences are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata) and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori). Image reproduction rights can be found in the link near the bottom of this description. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) Image Reproduction Rights: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Judo.svg judo kanji Jūdō "gentle way" "martial arts" "Kanji Judo" calligraphy "kanji calligraphy" "japanese martial arts" "word judo" kata randori "kano jigoro" "combat sport" combat fighting "fighting style" "self defence" "self defence" jewdo jodo