Classical Judo Institute dba Stamford Judo
203.253.2008
100 Research Dr., Unit 16, 2F, Stamford, CT 06906
Mission Statement: To promote the growth and evolution of Classical Judo
by offering venues for learning, practice, and competition directly to judo athletes.
As the mission of the Classical Judo Institute is to promote judo as it was originally created and practised up until about 1974 when the modern rule changes started to be instituted, we thought it appropriate to recall a few facts about judo and its creation as noted by the Kodokan website. In essence:
Kodokan Judo was founded by Kano Jigoro, who as a youth began practicing jujutsu (literally, pliant technique) as a way to strengthen his frail body. Kano studied both various styles of classical jujutsu, eventually mastering their deepest teachings, and supplemented this training with an avid interest in other combative forms as well. Integrating what he considered the positive points of these with his own ideas and inspirations, he established a revised body of physical technique, and also transformed the traditional jujutsu principle of "defeating strength through flexibility" into a new principle of "maximum efficient use of physical and mental energy." The result was a new theoretical and technical system that Kano felt better matched the needs of modern people.
Seiryoku-zen'yo (maximum efficient use of energy - above right), and Jita-kyoei (mutual prosperity for self and others - above left) were authored by Prof. Kano. The essence of this system he expressed in the axiom "maximum efficient use of energy", a concept Prof. Kano considered these concepts to be a cornerstone of martial arts and a principle useful in many aspects of life. The practical application of these principles, he felt, could contribute much to human and social development, and as the proper goal of training. What Kano had created transcended mere technique to embrace a set of principles for perfecting the self. To reflect this, he replaced jutsu (technique) in the word "ju-jutsu" with the suffix do (path) to create a new name for his art: judo. His training hall he named "Ko-do-kan," or "a place to teach the path."
The Kodokan was founded by Kano Jigoro Shihan in 1882.
Purpose, Services, & Products
of the Classical Judo Institute
1) To promote Classical Judo;
2) To develop a Classical Judo Association that is dedicated to the preservation and longevity of Classical Judo;
3) To promulgate the proliferation of Classical Judo Contests here in the U.S.A. and throughout the world;
4) To preserve the original visions of the Kodokan as developed by Prof. Kano;
5) To make a clarion call to the observation of the philosophy of Classical Judo
The Classical Judo Instititute, Inc is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
Classical Judo Institute, Inc.
100 Research Drive, 2nd floor (unit 16)
Stamford, CT 06906 U.S.A.
T: 203.253.2008
Email: ChrisAngle1@gmail.com
