Judo is an official Olympic sport that has its basic goal as throwing or taking down the opponent to the ground. It has been existence since the 1960s; it is a kind of martial art, an extremely physical sport and influential means of gaining self-defence through strikes and thrusts used in the game.

Judo relies on flexibility and the efficient use of balance, leverage and movement in the performance of throws and other skills.

It is a game that involves full body workouts that improves cardiovascular fitness and endurance. It's a kind of exercise that basically points towards relaxation and meditation that contributes greatly to stress management.

It has many benefits which include helping individuals to grow their strength and flexibility as well as develop physical fitness. Judo is an exercise that also demands agility and excellent coordination.

Judokas gain good dynamic and static balance through this Olympic sporting activity. It is also a great means of gaining self-defence and related skills as stated earlier.



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