Judo In Montenegro

4.
THE BEGINNINGS IN
MONTENEGRO
Positive cultural and historical experience, passed from one generation
to another, has directed man’s quest to those activities which
allowed for most learning with least consequences. Such precious discoveries
have helped man to recognise game as one of the most efficient
and rational ways of learning. Although every activity can be regarded
as a game, a sport game seems to be special as it features both spiritual
and physical activities, their mutual connection and check, enabling humans
to get to know themselves and others better.
Luring man by its esotery and at the same time inspiring hope,
doubt and uncertainty, sport is in fact a highly successful, meaningful
and intensive simulacrum of life. The martial arts which originate from
the Far East seem to be prime examples. Judo especially.
Created from arts which had been greatly shaped by eastern beliefs,
mostly Buddhism and Hinduism, judo has never left anyone indifferent
with its rites, symbolism and esotery, on the one hand, and great efficiency
of its techniques, on the other. Its spiritual principles, based on
humanity, equality, love and unity have made it appealing to all layers
of society. Special interest for judo has been shown by those who have
wanted to outdo themselves, to fathom the “unfathomable” and to see
the “invisible”.
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