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Kanō Jigorō (嘉納 治五郎, 10 December 1860 [note 1] – 4 May 1938 [4]) was a Japanese educator, athlete, and the founder of judo. Along with ju-jutsu, judo was one of the first Japanese martial arts to gain widespread international recognition, and the first to become an official Olympic sport.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Jigoro Kano, the creator of judo and a visionary educator. He was the first Asian member of the Olympic Committee and introduced judo to the Olympic Games.
Kanō Jigorō (1860–1938) collected the knowledge of the old jujitsu schools of the Japanese samurai and in 1882 founded his Kōdōkan School of judo (from the Chinese jou-tao, or roudao, meaning “gentle way”), the beginning of the sport in its modern form. Kanō eliminated the…
Learn how Kano Jigoro, the founder of judo and the first Japanese IOC member, brought the Olympics to Japan in 1940 and influenced the Olympic Movement with his philosophy of education and sports. Discover his beginnings, career, and achievements in the Olympic Movement.
Jigoro Kano is considered the father of judo. He was the first Asian member of the IOC, serving from 1909-38, and was instrumental in having the 1940 Olympic Games awarded to Tokyo. Kano attended Tokyo Imperial University, and looked for jujitsu trainers to build his somewhat small body.
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Introduction to the life and history of Jigoro Kano, founder of Kodokan Judo, and Judo practitioner who contributed to the development of Judo, sports, and education in Japan.
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Oct 28, 2021 · Today's slideshow #GoogleDoodle celebrates Japanese athlete & professor Kanō Jigorō, the founder of the Judo martial art 🇯🇵 Judo translates to “the gentle way,” reflecting its core ...
