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GK QUESTION#783

The modern Japanese martial art judo was founded by which sports innovator?

  1. AGichin Funakoshi
  2. BJigoro KanoCorrect answer
  3. CMorihei Ueshiba
  4. DMas Oyama
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B. Jigoro Kano

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Jigoro Kano. Judo was developed in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano from traditional jujutsu. Its objective is to throw or takedown an opponent, immobilize them, or force submission through joint locks or chokeholds. Key techniques include throws (nage-waza) and grappling (katame-waza). Judo entered the Olympics in 1964 (men) and 1992 (women).

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