In 1925 Kano Jigoro explained why it is necessary to advocate the principles of mutual prosperity and help in human society 1925. As long as we coexist, each member of society and the groups organised within must function in harmony and cooperation with the others. Nothing is more important than living prosperously together. If…
By Emmanuel Gourmelin On 14 December 2023 Sight directs towards the reproduction of what is seen. There is only learning through imitation. This sense may allow us to find in others what we have in ourselves by activating mirror neurons. Touch shortens distances. It brings you closer. This is perhaps what is most sought…
By Rudolf Di Stefano On 29 January 2024 We often recognise the work of Tokio Hirano by the spectacular aspect that his actions take, by the particularly ample and visible way his techniques, his waves, have of presenting themselves to our eyes and bodies. It is certain that the forms that this produces provoke…
Kokorozashi – The Moral Foundation of Junomichi At the heart of Junomichi lies the moral principle of Kokorozashi, a concept that can be understood as “intention” or “aspiration.” In Junomichi, Kokorozashi can be understood as working with the intelligence of the heart, guiding practitioners to act not only with their minds but also with…
The roles of Uke (the receiver) and Tori (the giver) are central to the practice of Junomichi. Most of time and too often, these roles are seen as fixed: Tori initiates a movement or technique, and Uke simply receives or counters it. However, in Junomichi, these roles are fluid and interdependent. Uke and Tori…
At the heart of Junomichi is the creation of an Ippon. The meaning of Ippon symbolises a moment of perfect harmony, where the interaction between two practitioners is completely balanced and their movements are unified. Creating an Ippon is the result of a deep, mutual understanding between partners. It requires Tori (the giver) and…
Judo (柔道) is composed of two kanji, 柔 (Ju): Meaning “gentle” or “flexible.” and 道 (Do): Meaning “way” or “path.” Ju No Michi (柔の道) is composed of three kanji: 柔 (Ju): Meaning “gentle,” “soft,” or “flexible,” reflecting the principle of adapting and yielding to external forces, の (No): A possessive particle in Japanese, meaning…
Listening to our practice Dylan Chevalier Judo Club Perros-GuirecExam date: 1st of June 2024Supervising Teachers: Philippe Chanclou & Yann Ao’DrennTechnical Commission referents teachers: Michel Luguern & Jean-Marc Douguet Acknowledgments This manuscript is the result of work carried out with the participation of several people. First of all, I’d like to thank Philippe Chanclou and…
By Prof. Jigoro KanoJigoro Kano – the Founder of Kodokan Judo. The following is a transcript of a lecture he gave at the Parnassus Society, Athens, Greece, on June 5, 1934. Ever since I came to work in public, I have been engaged in Education, for some time filling the post of the Director of the…