Judo In Montenegro

judo. Moreover, in order to differentiate it from the term judo as was
used in the Jikishin School, i named my school Judo Kodokan, although
this might have sounded a bit complicated” (Illustrated Kodokan Judo,
Kondasha Tokyo, 1955, pp. 7-13).
Prof. Kano put emphasis on two basic principles in order to facilitate
better understanding of the judo idea and the mastering of judo
techniques. Namely, these are: “Seiryoku zenyo” (maximum efficiency
in using physical and mental energy) and “Jita kyoei” (helping each
other and mutual benefit).
On the aim of doing judo, prof. Kano said: “Judo is the way to the
most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength. By training
you in attacks and defences, it refines your body and your soul and
helps you make the spiritual essence of judo a part of your very being.
In this way you are able to perfect yourself and contribute something of
value to the world. This is the final goal of judo discipline.” (Illustrated
Kodokan Judo, Kondasha Tokyo, 1955, pp. 7-13).
From a distance of 131 years, we can say that Kano’s idea has stood
the test of time and that today, in terms of the highest civilisation standards,
it is acceptable as a very successful and a rational way to human
improvement. It is evident that professor Kano, in the pursuit of knowledge
and using his own experience and the rich heritage of his culture,
was one of those people who have gained such insights so that they can
be considered sages. He turned this knowledge into life efficiently and
made it accessible to everyone.
This is how this magic art became one of the ways for man to outdo
himself, a symbol which links our chances and desires, the visible and
the invisible, and a path to discovering the truth and meaning.
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