General Info

Judo (meaning gentle/flexible way) is a modern martial art, combat and Olympic sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown an opponent to the ground,immobilize or otherwise subdue an opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking or by executing a strangle hold or choke. Strikes and thrusts by hands and feet as well as weapons defenses are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata) and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori).Gentle Ways Judo is Bismarcks Premier Judo dojo and was create in 1995. It featuresa spring loaded floor and new mats. Please stop by and see us, if you are interested in self defense, competition or just a fun safe way to get in shape.