The Kodokan was founded in 1882 by the late Prof. Kano who himself had established Judo.
Judo was derived from Jujitsu which had many names and schools. Jujitsu is an art for either attacking others or defending oneself with nothing but one's own body. Prof. Kano adopted the superlative parts of all the Jujitsu schools, got rid of precarious parts, and established the new Kodokan Judo based on his own insight and arrangement. It started with only nine disciples and a twelve-mat dojo.
The Kodokan Judo was recognized in a few years to be excellent since its students overwhelmed the Jujitsu athletes at the Police Bujitsu Contest, This really was the first step for its future rapid progress.
Prof. Kano promoted judo as a physical exercise from a wide national point of view. Proceeding with the organization of the Kodokan and enacting the regulations of Judo, he became the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee in 1909 and worked for the spread of Judo worldwide.
Judo became an official event in the Olympic Games of 1964, backed by Judo fans and sport promoters all over the world.
It is now a very popular sport almost anywhere in the world.
"Judo", which is now exercised in many countries of the world, is the very Kodokan Judo, created in 1882 by Prof. Jigoro Kano. It is clearly stated in the Article 1 of International Judo Federation (IJF) Statutes, "IJF recognizes 'Judo' which was created by Jigoro Kano."
When modern weapon was invented the art of jujitsu almost died out. It was then the rise of judo. The founder, Jigoro Kano also a jujitsu instructor developed a new system. He abolished the deadly or brutal parts of jujitsu and modified some techniques which are acceptable in sports and named it as JUDO, the art of giving way or gentle way.
This art is known and practiced throughout the world. Judo is comprised of three groups of techniques : Throws ( Nage-Waza ) grappling techniques including holds, arm locks, strangle holds ( Katame-Waza ) , strikes and kicks to the body's vital points ( Atemi-Waza ). In every day practice and in tournaments, only the first two groups are used, strikes and kicks are practiced only in special rehearsed sequences of techniques known as kata.
Judo is popular throughout the world; 145 nations have joined the International Judo Federation ( IJF ). The first world judo championship was held in 1956 and subsequent championship have been held every other year. In the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, judo became the first asian sport to become an official olympic sport. In recent years, women's judo has become increasingly popular. In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics women&'s judo will also be included as an official olympic sport of the Southeat Asian games.
Around the world, National Judo Association are working hard to strengthen their national teams, to hold local national competitions and to send teams to the many international competitions held around the world. In recent years, the competitive level of other countries has increased tremendously.
History of Philippine Judo
In February of 1888, barely six( 6 ) years after Kodokan was established by Dr. Jigoro Kano, Dr. Jose Rizal our national hero, went to Japan via Yokohama. Historian narrated how Dr. Rizal was fascinated by the beauty, discipline and cleanliness of Japan. Nothing was mentioned who taught him judo except that upon his return to the Philippines, he taught his students judo while in exile in Dapitan. There is now a cooperation between Kodokan Judo Institute and PAJA to conduct researches to find out if Rizal was personally tutored by his fellow teacher and European traveler Dr. Kano. Both are almost of the same height , body built and good sportsman. Efforts are being exerted to trace the kin's of the judo students of Rizal in Dapitan.
In the middle and late 30's some Japanese businessman in the Philippines introduced judo among the youth and students. Professor Perfecto Mendiola Jr. who was then an Engineering student of the Mapua Institute of Technology at Doroteo Jose St., Sta. Cruz, Manila, took up the sport in one small dojo of Rizal Avenue opposite the former Opera House under a blackbelt Japanese instructor.
After the 2nd world war, Prof. Mendiola and some of his former classmates continued practicing the sport. Mr. Lucio Ong put up the Philippine Judo School in Echague, Manila. Prof. Mendiola founded the Mapua Judo Club in 1950 and produced the most number of Judo champions and blackbelters. Prof. Mendiola was himself the 1st National Judo Champion followed by the late Col. Neile Arcales and then Mendiola's student Frank Robles got it four times before younger judokas took over. Jorge Lontok, another student of Mendiola also organized some clubs in Baguio and Mindanao after he founded his Caltex Judo Club. Ramon Tiu put up his own Dragon Judo Club with some of the original instructors coming from his group in Mapua.
In 1954, Col. Jose Lukban, the NBI Director had the group of blackbelters and organized the Philippine Amateur Judo Association, which became the governing body of Judo in the Philippines. It was recognized by the PAAF and the POC. Along their period, Mr. Yuichi Hirose, a Japanese businessman and Judo Instructor came over to the Philippines and greatly helped in the further development of Judo.
Our present PAJA, President a former member of the Mapua Judo team is from Boton, Casiguran, Sorsogon who was also a individual champion during his time. He is also now the Vice-President for the South East Asia Judo Federation and the General Secretary of the Judo Union of Asia (JUA), Capt. Reynaldo H. Jaylo. Mr Jaylo, Mr. Dave Carter and Mr. De Jesus are the first three ( 3 ) Filipinos who made it to the International NF Referee while Ms. Rochelle Baclagan is the first female Filipino JUA Referee.
Judo is a regular event in the Olympics, Asian Games, South East Asian Games, Palarong Pambansa, PNG, and now officially a P.E. subject in Colleges, High Schools, and the Elementary Schools.
Judo has Regional Chapters throughout the Philippines from Region 1 to 16, including ARRM, and CAR.
PAJA, inc. is affiliated to the following;
IJF - International Judo Federation
JUA - Judo Union of Asia
SEAJF - South East Asia Judo Federation
KJI - Kodokan Judo Institute
Judo in the Philippines is locally affiliated to the
Philippine Olympic Committee ( POC ).
Clubs of each Chapters are also affiliated to their Chapter, then Chapter to PAJA, Inc.
Moral Qualities Inculcated by the Study of JUDO
Respect and Kindness
Fidelity and Sincerity
Prudence
Temperance
Perseverance
Quick Discernment
Decision after deliberation
Animation with moderation
Precaution
Presence of mind
Self-respect
Humility
Discipline
Some Pioneers of Philippine Judo:
NAME : PROF. PERFECTO MENDIOLA
BIRTHDATE : January 7, 1920
ADDRESS : #30 Macopa St., Sta Mesa Heights, Quezon City
PRESENT RANK :
CITIZENSHIP : Filipino
YEARS OF JUDO : 61 years
DATE STARTED : 1936
BRIEF JUDO HISTORY:
1937 : Started Judo at Manila-Japanese Judo Association under Izisuo
Moromote.
1948 : Founded the Chinese Judo club in Manila.
1950 : Founded the Mapua Judo club in Manila.
19 : Selected for the 1st World Judo Championships in Tokyo.
1955 : National Champion
1956 : National Champion
1960 : Taught Judo for the Quezon City Police Department.
From 1955 started many Judo clubs such as the Army Signal Corps, National Bureau of Investigations, Baguio Judo club, other provincial Judo clubs. Produced many Judo champions.
Name : PETER CALIBO
Address : 33 Saint Peter St., Quezon City
Date of Birth : February 23, 1917
Status : Married, 5 children
Wife : Augustina Asuncion
Education : St. Francis Xavier College, Graduate of 1933
Shanghai Top Honor
Shanghai Business School Business Administration
1934
Occupational Background :
1934 - 36 A. Cameron & Company, Shanghai Bookeeper
1936 -48 British-American Tobacco Co. Secretary/
Shanghai Section Manager
1948 - 51 Mollers Ltd., Manila Exec. Assistant
1952 - 69 Connell Bros. Co., Manila Credit Manager
1969 - 70 National Lead Co., Inc., Manila Office Manager
1971 - 77 Connell Bros. Co., Manila Personnel General
Services Manager
1978 - 83 Ayala Corporation Personnel Consultant
Some of Seminars Attended :
Credit Evaluation Techniques - Philippine Center for
Professional Management
Business Leadership Program - Ateneo de Manila University
Graduate School of Business
Wage Salary Administration - EDF
Collective Bargaining - Personnel Management Association
of the Philippines
Company Manpower Planning - NMYC - PMAP
Special Awards :
1931 - Bursary Award for 1st place in mathematics for all
schools in Shanghai.
1958 - Gold Medalist ( Judo ) in III Asian Games held
in May in Tokyo, Japan.
One of the referees for this tournament,
1974 - Coach of Philippine Judo Team to III Asian Judo
Championships held in November in Seoul, Korea
( Team won 4 bronze medals ).
1977 - Manager/Coach of Philippine Judo Team to
IX SEA Games held in November in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia ( Team won 2 gold and
2 silver medals ). Also, was a referee
1979 - Referee - X SEA Games held in September in
Jakarta, Indonesia
1981 - Technical representative for Judo, XI SEA Games
Organizing Committee
Referee - XI SEA Games held December 10 - 13
1981 in Metro Manila, Philippines.
1983 - Supervising Coach of Philippine Judo Team to
XII SEA Games held in Singapore during May/June.
( Team won 2 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze medals )
1984 - Promote to 6th Dan - Certificate from the
International Judo Federation
1985 - Attended the Olympic Solidarity Judo Coach
Course held in Hongkong from March 11- 20, 1985
From 1952 to 1960, participated in nearly all tournaments held by the Philippine Amateur Judo Association. Subsequently, most of my time was given to coaching, training, conducting seminars and refereeing tournaments.
Present Functions : Adviser, Philippine Amateur Judo Association, Inc.
Technical Counselor, Judo Union of Asia
Main Referee for Tournaments
Chairman, Promotions Committee
Supervising Coach, Gintong Alay Trainees
The Philippine Amateur Judo Association (PAJA) was founded in 1954, was organized in September 1955 by the enthusiast under the excellent leadership of Lt. Col. Jose G. Lukban and affiliated with Philippine Amateur Athletic Association (PAAF) with the thoughtful support of Mr. Antonio Delas Alas.
In January 1956, PAJA was affiliated with International Judo Federation (IJF) and was given the detailed program of the 1st World Judo Championships, which was held last May 1956 in Tokyo, Japan. The program was given by Mr. Yuichi Hirose, a Japanese Judo Instructor for the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and agent of the Kodokan Judo Institute.
The Manila Chronicle and The Daily Mirror reported the first promotion of PAJA members to Kodokan Dan Grades dated February 24, 1956 and March 7, 1956 respectively. Recipients of the belts which were awarded for the first time in the Philippines were the following:
1. Lt. Col. Jose G. Lukban - 4th Grade Black
2. Lucio Roska Ong - 3rd Grade Black
3. Nicolas Arcales - 2nd Grade Black
4. Perfecto Mendiola - 1st Grade Black
5. Edwardo Limjap - 1st Grade Black
6. Raul Boncan - 1st Grade Black
7. Peter Calibo - 1st Grade Black
8. Noli Arambulo - 1st Grade Black
9. Jose Gonzales - 1st Grade Black
Our first National Individual Judo Championships was held last August 1955. The next was held last March 4, 1956 at the Far Eastern University in order to select the contestants to represent PAJA in the 1st World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Today the Philippine Amateur Judo Association is under the excellent leadership of Capt. Reynaldo H. Jaylo. He was the newly elected General Secretary of Judo Union of Asia (JUA).
