Quiz Module: Historical Briefs from Judo

Judo evolved from man’s quest to protect oneself and to defeat others.

Kano wanted to keep Judo to himself and did not want Judo to make it to the outside world.

The scientific discoveries of the western world were manifested in Perry’s arrival in Endo.

The Tokugawa era (1615 – 1854) is noted for its time of peace and isolation.

“Kamikaze” means suicide pilots.

Judo has little to do with the ideals of “Bushido”.

Interest in hand to hand combat really made progress during the Kamakura and Ashikaga era with Zen having an influence on “Bushido”.

One of the earliest illustrations of judo was found in 23 A.D.

Today judo is practiced throughout the world as an Olympic sport.