The origins of Judo  In 1882, Dr. Jigaro Kano, an expert in the ancient combat arts of swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat, built a system of martial arts known as Judo.  Judo was designed to reflect the concept of maximum efficiency in the use of physical and mental energy.  Judo, which means "the way of gentleness," is an excellent form of physical exercise, a reliable system of self-defense, and a method of character development.

 

The Sport of Judo  Modern Judo is now both an Olympic sport practiced around the world, and a recreational sport.  The concepts and techniques of maximum efficiency are as vital to Judo today as they were over one hundred years ago.  The student of Judo is prepared both mentally and physically to meet the challenges of competition through vigorous training.  Students of Judo learn both the principles and application of basic movement (shintai), throwing techniques (nage-waza), and grappling techniques (Katame-waza).

 

 Judo at the Saito Dojo  
Head Instructor:
Nuboru Saito, 7th Dan Kodokan Judo (USJI & USJF)
 

President-Michigan Judo Development Association

IJF Class A Referee

Chairman, USJF Kata Development & Certification Committee

Member, USJF Promotion Committee

Chairman, Konan Yudanshakai Board of Examiners

Member, USJI Kata Judge Board of Examiners

Assistant Instructors
Steven DeRaedt, 3rd Dan (USJF)
Sanjoy Ghosh, 3rd Dan (USJF)
Donald Kelly, 3rd Dan (USJF)
Matthew Irey, 3rd Dan (USJF)
Phillipe Ezano, 3nd Dan (USJI)