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 throw one’s opponent to the ground submit or hold them to obtain determined scores.

 
It is very closely related to Brazilian Jui Jitsu and by mixing the ground techniques of BJJ with the throwing techniques of Judo you can become a very well rounded and skilled fighter who can attack from both positions.

Strikes and thrusts (by hands and feet) - as well as weapons defences - are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata) and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori)  the same rules apply for Braziliian Jiu Jitsu.

Ultimately, the philosophy and subsequent live training developed for judo became the model for almost all modern Japanese martial arts that developed from "traditional" schools (koryu).

Practitioners of judo are called judoka.

Students have the oppotunity to learn from one of the Philippines most decorated Judo Competitors, Six degree Kodakan ( World Headquaters of Judo in Japan ) Red and White Belt, Sensei John Baylon  ( pictured above) 8 times SEA gold medalist, 2 x Olympian, 4 x Asean Gold Medalists, Asian Games medalist and World Masters Medalist.