What is Judo?

Kodokan Judo is an Olympic sport, a martial art, a method of self defense, a physical education and a way of life. Judo is a Japanese term meaning "the gentle way." It stresses the principles of maximum efficiency with minimum effort and mutual welfare and benefit. Judo encompasses a wide range of techniques including throws, pins, joint manipulations, chokes, traditional forms and break falls. Judo was derived from the more ancient martial art of Jujutsu. Professor Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan Judo, developed a martial art that was more than just a conglomeration of techniques. It is a way of life.

Club Announcements

2012 Winter Session Starting Date

The starting date for the 2011  Winter Session for weekday Judo classes will be January 17, 2011. As some of you know for well over a decade the Arlington Judo Club was allowed to add extra pro bono Judo classes to the beginning or end of each session to reduce the down time and to offset the cost of Judo classes to be more competitive with the surrounding area Judo programs. Unfortunately, the Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources will no longer allow the Arlington Judo Club to teach pro bono Judo classes. Every Judo instructor would indeed be happy to offer a few pro bono Judo classes. However that is not possible until this policy is reversed or the Arlington Judo Club moves to a new home.

Winter Registration Registration Has Begun

The 2012 Winter Session registration has now opened for all Judo classes. You are asked to please register as soon as possible for your Judo class. This winter the Arlington Judo Club is offering classes for both beginners and regular students. Please call 703-228-4747 to register over the phone, go online, or if you wish you can visit the Arlington Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. Thank you for your support.

If you are unsure if Judo classes are being held because of snow please call the Arlington Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resourses weather line at 703-228-4715.

More information about Judo and Shufu can be found throughout this site, or contact us with your questions. Enjoy your visit!