Moberly Stars

Judo is a modern martial art and Olympic sport created in Japan in 1882 with roots in ancient Samurai traditions. Judo means ‘the gentle way’, and it is this principle of ‘gentleness’, which informs all judo techniques. Judo is fun, it is a great sport and its three founding aims remain true to this day: physical education, contest proficiency and mental training. In short Judo is:

• A discipline
• A recreational and social activity
• A fitness programme
• A means of self-defence

Moberly Stars also see Judo as a means for individuals to positively express themselves through sport while learning key life and social skills such as self-discipline, behaviour management, respect and building self-esteem, and confidence.