Judo has a wide range of appeal as a sport, an art, a discipline, a recreational pastime, a social activity, a fitness program, a means of self-defense, and a way of life.

 

One of the distinguishing aspects of judo is how its basic values and principles translate into a way of life. What is learned on the mat through hard judo training transfers at home, at school, at work or at play.

These values include:

• playing by the rules

• co-operating with others

• respecting self and others

• self-discipline and humility

• self-confidence and commitment

• perseverance and determination

• concentrating and controlling emotions