Kanō Jigorō

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1. When was Kanō Jigorō born?December 10, 1860
2. Where was Kanō Jigorō born?Mikage, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
3. When did Kanō Jigorō die?May 4, 1938 (age 77)
4. What is the career?Martial artist, educator, Olympic official, author
5. Who was Kanō Jigorō?Kanō Jigorō was a Japanese teacher and martial artist who lived from 1860 to 1938. He created the sport of Judo and helped shape modern Japanese education.
6. What is Judo and why did he make it?Judo is a sport that teaches people how to fall safely and use their strength wisely. Kanō made it by combining old jujutsu techniques into a safer, more educational practice.

Jujutsu: A family of Japanese martial arts that Kanō Jigorō studied and adapted to create Judo.
Kodokan: The official institute founded by Kanō Jigorō in 1882, serving as the center for Judo's development and teaching.
Seiryoku Zenyo: The Judo principle of 'Maximum Efficiency, Minimum Effort,' emphasizing the strategic use of an opponent's energy.
Jita Kyoei: The Judo principle of 'Mutual Welfare and Benefit,' promoting cooperation, respect, and societal contribution through practice.