Learning and practicing judo provides all levels of exercise, cardiovascular conditioning, physical coordination and balance, self-defense, and even competition at the local level all the way to international and Olympic competition. Judo is a thinking sport, with strategy in every step and movement, guided by the principle of maximum efficiency and minimum effort. It’s that rare physical activity that can easily be practiced by the whole family, with each member advancing at their own pace and skill level. Judo is also a great way to teach self-discipline and respect for others, while improving one’s self-confidence and control. And perhaps best of all, judo can easily be practiced from pre-school all the way into advanced age! udo is a tremendous and dynamic combat sport that demands both physical prowess and great mental discipline. From a standing position, it involves techniques that allow you to lift and throw your opponents onto their backs. On the ground, it includes techniques that allow you to pin your opponents down to the ground, control them, and apply various chokeholds or joint locks until submission.