Submitted by speedo on December 10, 2007

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Japanese Sports

Traditional Japanese Sports

Japan is home to many cultural, artistic, and athletic traditions that have been handed down through the generations. Judo, karate, sumo wrestling, aikido, and kendo are just a few of the many martial arts practiced in Japan. The history and techniques for each form of martial arts has significant impact on the way Japanese culture is the way it is today, strict and proper.
Judo is a martial art that was started in Japan, and is now know all around the world as an Olympic sport. Judo was established in 1882 by combining jujitsu, a form of wrestling, and mental discipline. Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, was a hard working 21 year...

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