Kanou Jigorou

By Shizuka Kaoru · Kawano Ichirou

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嘉納治五郎 · ja · originalKanou Jigorou · en

Jigoro Kano was born during the transition from the end of the Tokugawa shogunate to the Meiji era. Despite his excellent grades, Jigoro, who was physically weak, decided to train himself through martial arts. Jigoro, who studied jujutsu, an ancient Japanese martial art, eventually reborn it as a new martial art, "judo." In this way, the judo created by Jigoro would eventually spread across the sea. Jigoro Kano is the father of judo, which has now become a global sport, and on the other hand, as an educator, he made physical education take root in Meiji Japan. Recognized for his achievements, Jigoro became Japan's first member of the International Olympic Committee and worked hard to win the Olympics. Set in Japan, which is booming with civilization and enlightenment, it is a book where you can enjoy learning about the footsteps of Jigoro Kano,