Judo was founded by Dr. Jigro Kano and is an evolution and refinement of the weapons-free elements of Jujitsu. Judo was created to provide a safer and still effective art and is known for the variety, effectiveness and impressive looks of its throws. A high-quality, padded surface is required for the learning of judo techniques because of all the throws and falls.

Judo consists primarily of throwing (Nage), grappling (Katame) and striking (Atemi). Judo uses the popular martial art belt ranking system, with 6 colored belts and 10 black belt levels called dan. Judo practitioners wear judo gis, which are heavier than Karate or Taekwondo uniforms and are designed to stand up to the stress of holds, throws and grappling techniques.

History

10 Part History of the Kodokan
-- from Martial Arts at the University of Montana

Mixed Martial Arts

What Judo is about

Techniques

Animated Throwing Techniques of Judo
Easy to view animations of 40 throwing techniques -- from http://www.judoinfo.com.

Judo Techniques
List of techniques with Japanese name, English translation and pictures

Combat Judo
-- by Jason Vail for Black Belt Magazine

Grapplearts.com
Articles, interviews, instructional DVDs and videos, grappling and MMA techniques, a grappling school database and more.

Jiu-Jitsu Brasilero Tecnicas en Espaņo
Spanish Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques.

Organizations

American Ju-Jitsu Association

Equipment

Martial Arts Uniforms

Exercise Mats

Dojos

Miscellaneous

Judo News
Up to date judo news from the International Judo Federation.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
An extensive Gracie BJJ site.

International Jiu Jitsu Portal
All-styles, international Jiu Jitsu community portal, including forums, links directory, articles, galleries and polls.