Welcome to USA-TKJ's Articles and Essays about Kodokan Judo and related Martial Arts..!! 

Below you will find information and resources for both the Student and Instructor of Kodokan Judo. 

See the Below List of Articles & Essays in alphabetical order -

Back to the Basics I: Examining the Lunge Punch

Basic Principles Underlying Atemi (Striking) Techniques

The Importance of Context in Understanding Japanese Martial Art

Goshin Jutsu Kata

Is Kata Really Important?

Japanese Terminology and Glossary

Ju-Jitsu Movement Strategy

Kawashi Waza vs. Kuzushi Waza

Kenjutsu

Kime-no-Kata

Koshiki-No-Kata from Kito Ryu

Leadership and the Martial Arts

Martial Arts and Physical Fitness

Martial Arts Philosophy - Understanding The Do

Masutemi Waza

Practical Self-Defense

Responsibility in Martial Arts

Self-Defense for Women

Six Step Process To Learning Martial Arts

Student & Instructor Relationship

Student or Master?

Theory of Circular Self Defense - Hapkido

Traditions of the Bushi

United States Taiho Jutsu

What Does It Take To Study Martial Arts

What is Chi and Where does it Come From?

What is Self Defense?

​Professor Kano on Competition

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