Sport Activity: Judo

Judo is a sport that originated in Japan in 1882 by professor Jigoro Kano. It was developed from the Japanese jiu-jitsu martial art, but with the focus on promoting physical fitness. Participants wear a kimono and compete on a tatami mat. The competition lasts for 4 minutes for men and women. The goal is to score points by using techniques to throw or immobilize the opponent. If a player is able to hold their opponent down for 20 seconds, they are awarded a victory. Points are given based on the execution of techniques. The cost of daily training is 12,627,170 som. The duration of training is 4 years for day students and 5 years for evening students.