Judo was the brainchild of a Japanese man named Jigoro Kano in 1882. Dismayed by the risk of injury through various moves of jujutsu, Kano took some techniques from it, modified others and added some of his own creation to develop judo. Judo is a martial art which emphasizes balance and leverage through a variety of techniques to throw one's opponent. Kano emphasized "randori" or "free practice ...
Allen Reed said when he was a young boy, he always had a stick in his hand. This led to his becoming interested in martial arts, both Eastern and Western versions.
COHOES ? The proprietor of a local boxing gym is extending an invitation to area officials to tour his facility, meet its members and gain first-hand knowledge about Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting before casting judgment on the future of the intense sport in the Empire State, since, he says, there have been several changes made to its regulations during the last few years.
