Martial Art Masters: Kanō Jigorō - Founder of Judo, His Techniques, Philosophy & Legacy #838264

Martial Art Masters – Kanō Jigorō reveals the life and philosophy of the man who transformed Japan’s ancient jujutsu into a modern discipline of education, respect, and global unity. Through vivid historical narrative and precise technical insight, Christopher Ford presents Kanō Jigorō not only as the founder of Judo, but as a visionary who believed that physical training could refine the spirit and strengthen society itself.
From his early struggles as a student in Meiji‑era Tokyo to the creation of the Kōdōkan and Judo’s rise to Olympic recognition, this book traces every stage of Kanō’s journey with clarity and authenticity. Readers will discover how his principles of Seiryoku Zen’yō (maximum efficiency) and Jita Kyōei (mutual welfare and benefit) shaped both martial arts and modern education.
Richly researched and elegantly written, Martial Art Masters – Kanō Jigorō is essential reading for martial artists, historians, and anyone seeking to understand how discipline and compassion can coexist in the pursuit of mastery.