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Kennedy Memorial Park-Hempstead, New York
Judo originated in Japan in 1882 when its founder, Dr. Jigoro Kano, an educator and statesman, decided to transform the ancient art of ju-jitsu into a modern sport. Mixing ju-jitsu's techniques with western physical education ideals, Dr. Kano created a philosophical basis by which certain principles could be emphasized and learned through physical training.
The activity involves the learning of falling techniques ( ukemi ), throwing techniques ( tachiwaza ), and ground techniques ( newaza ).