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Judo karate
Judo karate was founded by a man named Kano Jigoro. Even as a young adult, Jigoro was a small, frail person. After being bullied relentlessly for his size, Jigoro sought education in martial arts. Since many of his instructors didn’t take him seriously, he set out to develop his own style of self-defense–which eventually became judo.
One of the overlaying principles of Judo karate is to use the opponent’s strength against themselves. Since Jigoro was not physically imposing, he developed indirect methods of subduing an enemy. For example, a charging opponent can be brought down by stepping to the side, using an extended to trip them up.
Judo karate requires a different uniform than regular karate. Since Judo emphasizes holding and restraint, the jackets are usually thicker and can withstand the wear that results from grappling. Also, modern students wear white and blue uniforms so judges can easily distinguish between the two during a tournament.
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