Once on the ground, joint-manipulating holds, strangleholds, chokes and armlocks are used to subdue the opponent.
Judo revolves around the philosophy “The gentle way”, which includes maximum efficiency and mutual benefit and welfare. Maximum efficiency allows the use of the least amount of energy to throw an opponent by utilizing proper technique. Mutual benefit and welfare teach how to become a better member of society through studying this martial arts style. Whether you’re learning Judo as a sport or for self-defense, Judo teaches how to use control rather than brute force; Most well-known moves include spectacular throws that uses the opponent’s advantage against him or her to take the fight to the ground. Once on the ground, joint-manipulating holds, strangleholds, chokes and armlocks are used to subdue the opponent.