Judo
Judo - meaning "gentle way", is a modern Japanese martial art and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or by executing a choke. Strikes and thrusts (by hands and feet)—as well as weapons defences—are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice.
Please see the attached flyer below for details of a 10 week adult beginner course starting on the 21st September 2011, 8-9pm, Wednesday evenings at Southlands Leisure Centre.
