Judo, the new crowd pulling game: how did it start.... By Romeo Nkenyi


Judo was created by a Japanese called  jigoro Kano in 1882.  From start,  the game was reserved for physical, mental  and moral pedagogy in Japan .


Judo was  categorised a modern martial  art but it later emerged in to a combat and an Olympic sport.

The main objective in the discipline is to throw or take down an opponent to ground, immobilise or subdue a rival with a joint lock or a choke.

Judo integrated the Olympic Games in men's category in 1964 while  the women's category came in 1992.

Strikes and thrusts by hands and feet,  including weapons are also used as defense strategies in the sport. During pre-arranged forms it is known as "Kata".

During judo competitions or free practice called" Randori"  the tactics are not allowed.

Judo is governed in the world by  the international judo federation.

Cameroon's judo federation is counted among the diverse judo federations in Africa that produces prolific athletes during major continental competitions like the senior African championship.

FECAJUDO is currently Headed by one of the country's most celebrated judo practioner, Maître  Christian Kingue.

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