Kudo is strength. Kudo: an ideal sport for modern people What is kudo a sport for children
There is always a place for sports in every person's life. Some people are interested in playing some kind of sport, others like to watch it on TV. Many people devote themselves to sports from the very beginning. early years, but not everyone becomes professionals, who subsequently earn huge money, but always risk getting injured or even becoming disabled.
Today we will talk about a sport in which it is quite difficult to achieve fame and millions in salaries. But sport accompanies these people throughout their lives and shapes them as individuals.
KUDO. “Only life is more real!” - that's the motto of this Japanese look martial arts, which has recently become very popular all over the world.
This type of mixed martial arts was created by the Japanese Azuma Takashi based on Kyokushinkai, Thai boxing and judo. The peculiarity of KUDO is that athletes can do almost anything in combat: wrestling on the ground, punches, kicks, knees, head, elbows at all levels. Naturally, in order to avoid injuries, blows to the groin, back and neck are prohibited; throws and painful techniques that can damage the spine.
This sport is suitable for both adults and children. KUDO is full contact fighting, but at the same time the participants remain safe, thanks to modern protective equipment (Neo Head Gear helmet with a plastic visor, special pads on the arms and legs).
Main tasks of KUDO:
Overcome your weaknesses through hard training. At the same time, high-quality music can be present in the hall;
Development of thinking speed through a combination of certain exercises in sparring;
Mastering the experience of communication in a team;
Development of physical abilities;
Development motor abilities bodies.
KUDO helps to develop not only in terms of physical abilities, but also helps in the formation of a person’s personality.
There is a stereotype that girls who practice martial arts are usually ugly and have a figure and gait similar to men. It's not like that at all. Any sport helps to make your body beautiful and athletic. Martial arts are no exception. They help a girl keep herself in good shape, and this is better than having folds on her stomach!
Sport helps people live and develop. Very few achieve great success in it, but sport accompanies them throughout their lives. Recently, young people have no hobbies, school age start smoking and drinking alcohol, which can have a very negative impact on their health and their future. Therefore, it is better to introduce your children to sports from a very early age. This will definitely be useful to them in order to become good people. After all, sport teaches not only strength and endurance, sport puts a person on the right path in life!
Kudo - what kind of sport is it?
Today, there are dozens of types of martial arts around the world, and it is no secret that most of them came from Japan.
In this regard, quite often people do not see the difference between karate, aikido, judo and others.
Today we will talk about a fairly young, but very promising sport - kudo.
History of Kudo
The history of Kudo begins in 1981, when Japanese coach and philosopher Azuma Takashi founded a gym aimed at studying this sport.
The original name was Daido-juku-karate-do.
Later, a tournament was held that established kudo as an independent form of martial arts and glorified it as a tough, furious and hyper-realistic form of martial art.
People were surprised by the rules of fighting, since kudo was characterized by hard contact, throws, choking and painful techniques.
Athletes were prohibited from striking the groin area, the back of the head and the back.
In its form, this is the only direction where different martial arts are combined. The literal translation of the word KUDO means “the path of empty consciousness.”
In Russia, this martial arts began its development in Vladivostok, where it was introduced in the late 80s.
Rules
An interesting fact is that the founder of the style very carefully created the rules, since he considered kudo to be a harmonious education of the individual, and the duel was an element of education.
To avoid injury, athletes are required to wear a helmet during competitions.
It is a mask made of impact-resistant plastic.
It is also necessary to wear gloves. In pairs, this equipment will help avoid injuries and maintain the health of fighters.
Training and competitions
Preparation and training of athletes include practicing punches and kicks, grips and other important techniques using additional equipment such as bags, ropes, cables, barbells, and dumbbells.
At the beginning of training, athletes warm up and stretch.
At competitions, participants are divided into three weight and age categories:
- Boys/girls – 12-15 years old.
- Juniors – 16-17 years old.
- Men/women – 18 years and above.
Participants are divided into categories by adding their age and body weight. The number that comes out determines their category.
It is important to know: Kudo attracts many people of all ages, but children under 12 are not allowed to compete.
The duration of the battle is three minutes. Fighters are allowed to strike with their hands, elbows, feet and knees, perform throws and painful holds.
It is forbidden to hit the groin, the back of the head and the back, or to finish off a lying opponent in the head.
As for equipment for fights, in addition to a helmet and gloves, under 18 years of age must wear a breastplate (reduces the force of impact and protects against injury), a groin bandage, a mouth guard, bandages and shin guards.
During training and competitions, all participants wear a “kimono”. The kimono is a traditional garment in Japan, but it has little in common with martial arts.
It is believed that in Eastern martial arts, participants wear kimonos, but in reality they wear keikogi. This term refers to special clothing for martial arts. 
On the Internet on various sites there are many photos and videos of materials from official world competitions and championships, where you can watch the process of holding fights.
Good to know: The official website of the Russian KUDO Federation is located at kudo.ru, where you will find a lot of useful information and news about this sport.
Belts
As in other forms of martial arts, the level of skill is displayed on his belt. In total, there are 10 levels in kudo. From the last to 5 kyu - a student, from 4 to 1 kyu - a senior student.
There are also master ranks that are displayed on the owner's belt.
The students' belts are multi-colored, and the teacher's belt is black, with embroidered gold stripes depending on his rank. 
Student belts KUDO
The kudo emblem is embroidered on each belt, and the master's name is written on the master's belt in Chinese characters.
English and Thai boxing, as well as other types of martial arts.
Kudo as a martial arts form is a candidate for inclusion in the Olympic sports.
The purpose of kudo, according to the President of the FKR R. M. Anashkin:
raising a citizen of Russia - strong, healthy, trained, loving his parents, teachers, friends, proud of his nationality and faith, capable of making the Motherland prosperous and protecting it when threatened. Individuals with healthy ambitions, ambition, armed with the necessary modern world knowledge and skills, in good health, able to withstand intellectual and physical exercise of our time, and most importantly, loving people - here the main task our work.
Rules
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Performing a wrestling action on the ground in a duel according to Kudo rules
The rules of kudo competitions allow almost all wrestling techniques (see below), as well as blows with hands, feet, knees, elbows and head to all parts of the body, with the exception of the back, throat, back of the head and to the joints for breaking. In the Kudo championships in Japan, blows to the groin are allowed if the difference in categories of athletes is more than 20 units. The fight lasts three minutes, during which two moves to the ground are allowed (30 seconds each). During the fight, it is also allowed to enter into a clinch (grab, tsukami) an unlimited number of times, but for no more than ten seconds. Side blows, painful and choking techniques are allowed on the ground. Finishing to the head from above is prohibited, but the designation of finishing (kime) is assessed by the judges.
One of the most important features of kudo is its use during a duel. protective helmet- from the very beginning it was a helmet of the “SuperSafe” brand (similar to the one used in koshiki-karate), at the end of the 2000s in Japan, and then in Russia, a helmet of the “Neo Head Gear” brand became mandatory for use. Women, children and juniors must use a cuirass (a thick protective breastplate), which protects most of the body, and are also allowed to wear shin guards. All athletes must use thin felt hand pads that protect the hand from cuts and cuts when hitting the plastic helmet mask, but do not absorb the force of the impact. At the same time, all protective ammunition used in fights on official competitions Kudo must be certified by Kudo International Federation.
An interesting fact is that at competitions of all levels, fighters are prohibited from greeting each other with the so-called counter punch to fist. For these actions, both fighters immediately receive a hansoku.
"Furious Karate"
After the emergence of a new style of karate in 1981, Japanese journalists called it “hyper-realistic” and “furious.” It was then called “Daido Juku Karate-do”. The founder of the style, Japanese Azuma Takashi, is a philosopher by training, and the name carries another meaning, consonant with ancient Chinese wisdom: “There is no gate leading to the Great Path. Everyone must build them in their hearts and go towards perfection on their own path.” In 1991, Azuma Takashi allowed the Russian athlete Yuri Pirogov to participate in competitions, thereby discovering his universal style for Russia and then the whole world.
The decision to rename was made for several reasons, the most important of which is the desire of the International Kudo Federation to enter the Olympic movement as an independent sport and stand out from the karate-do styles, since Olympic organizations see karate only as contactless technology. This step eliminated disagreements among followers of the style in Russia over the correct transcription of the name: “Dzyuku” or “Dzhuku”.
Without renouncing its roots, today we can say that “kudo” is no longer karate. This the new kind sport, with its own rules, training system, which has occupied a certain niche among martial arts. One of the main differences between kudo and karate is the absence of kata. Instead, kudo practices practicing strikes and their combinations, throwing and wrestling techniques in pairs with a partner, usually using paws and makiwaras.
History of the development of kudo in Russia
First, the Russian side received Azuma Takashi, the founder of the Daido Juku style, who arrived in Moscow at the invitation. A seminar and certification takes place, as a result of which Roman Anashkin and Vladimir Zorin are certified by Azuma Takashi for 2nd dan in Daido Juku and the 4th foreign branch is opened in Moscow. Then a return visit of members of the delegation from Russia to Japan was prepared and carried out. During this visit, our athletes take part in the Hokutoki-94 Championship.
Training process
The order of training in kudo is determined by the specifics of this martial art in comparison with other types of martial arts, as well as the permitted techniques of fighting and the rules of the competition. For example, unlike judo, in which there is no striking technique in fights and is studied only in the form of kata, in kudo there is no practice in practicing techniques that are not used in fights. And vice versa, unlike aikido, in which there is no sparring, the kudo training program, as a rule, necessarily includes sparring training; Unlike wushu-sanda, where wrestling on the ground is not allowed, in kudo the techniques of such wrestling, etc., must be practiced.
Although kudo has adopted a unified training system, the order of their implementation may vary depending on various factors, the main of which are the purpose of the training (practicing striking techniques, or wrestling, throwing), the contingent of participants (amateur students or athletes participating in competitions) . Typically, the kudo training scheme corresponds to the certification procedure and is structured approximately as follows:
- Some or all of the following exercises:
- various “functional” exercises ( relay race, work with various gymnastic equipment, strength exercises in pairs, etc.);
In Russia, most commands and names of techniques are pronounced by the coach in Russian, but the score (for example, physical exercise), greetings at the beginning and at the end of training, as well as some other commands, including during sparring, are pronounced in Japanese.
Dojo kun Kudo
Dojo kun is an oath taken by Kudo students at the beginning and/or end of training. In the Russian translation there are several versions of Dojo kun, but in principle they reflect the general meaning of the oath.
Option #1
We swear that through the teachings of KUDO we will cultivate the strength of spirit and body, develop harmoniously, and achieve mastery!
We vow to become a real person and contribute to the development of society!
Option No. 2
Through the teachings of Kudo, we strive to become strong in body and soul, to become involved in culture, to develop our intellectual capabilities, to develop our personality and to contribute to the development of society.
Degrees and belts
There are only 10 student levels in kudo: from 10 to 5 kyu - gakusei (Japanese 学生, student), from 4 to 1 kyu - senpai (Japanese: 先輩, senior student)- and 10 workshops. Each level corresponds to a belt worn by the student or master.
All belts are 4 cm wide, with a length depending on the size of the wearer and a special kudo emblem on one end of the belt. The stripes on student belts are located at a distance of 3 cm from the emblem and have a width of 5 mm.
Master belts are made in a special workshop in Tokyo by order of Grand Master Azuma Takashi
Some Russian schools kudo, for example, the Volgograd Regional Federation, deviate from the belt system: 9-10 kyu also wear white belts.
Workshop steps
1st dan - black belt with one gold stripe
2nd dan - black belt with two gold stripes
3rd dan - black belt with three gold stripes
4th dan - black belt with four gold stripes
5th dan - black belt with one wide gold stripe
6th dan - black belt with one wide and one narrow stripe
7th dan - black belt with one wide and two narrow stripes
8th dan - black belt with one wide and three narrow stripes
9th dan - black belt with one wide and four narrow stripes
10th dan - black belt with one very wide gold stripe
Workshop belts have the same parameters as student belts. But unlike student ones, all of them up to 10th dan inclusive are black. On each of them, the name and surname of the owner of the belt, the name of the school and gold stripes corresponding to the dan of the owner are embroidered in hieroglyphs. KIF members do not wear other belts.
They also do not wear dogi (kimono) that are black, red, green, with stripes or other colors. Training kimonos - “dogs” are worn only in white and blue. On the left side of the jacket there are hieroglyphs denoting “kudo”, on the left sleeve there are hieroglyphs “daido-juku” (Japanese: 大道塾). In the FKR, in some cases, it is allowed to wear the school (club) emblem on the right sleeve of the doga. The cut of the dogi in kudo is somewhat different from that used in karate: the jacket has short sleeves and is no longer than the elbow, and the trousers are floor-length and significantly wide.
At competitions, one of the fighters dresses in blue dogi, the other in white dogi. Before the introduction of this rule, fighters were divided among themselves by helmet color (red/white). During the kyu/dan certification examinations, the person being certified wears a white dogi, and the examiners and their assistants wear a blue dogi.
Comparison of Kudo with other martial arts
| Kudo | Army hand-to-hand combat | Combat Sambo | Braids karate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original style | kyokushinkai, judo, Muay Thai | sambo, various versions hand-to-hand combat Asian origin, boxing | judo, boxing, kuresh, jiu-jitsu | karate Shoreiji-ryu, Shorin-ryu, Shorinji-Kempo and Shorinji-ryu |
| Year of creation | 1981 | 1979 | 1938 | 1970 |
| A country | Japan | USSR | USSR | Japan |
| Original purpose | sport | survival in combat conditions during hand-to-hand combat (for the armed forces of the USSR and the Russian Federation) | detention and neutralization of criminals, saboteurs and terrorists (for special forces of the NKVD of the USSR, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR/Russia, KGB of the USSR, FSB) | sport |
| Creators | Azuma Takashi | Martial arts enthusiasts and sports instructors of the Airborne Forces of the USSR Armed Forces with the assistance of Vasily Filippovich Margelov | Kharlampiev Anatoly Arkadievich and Oshchepkov Vasily Sergeevich | Eiichi Eriguchi and Masayoshi Kori Hisataka |
| Availability to civilians | since 1981 | since 1994 | since 1994 | since 1970 |
| Competition form | white and blue dogs | kimono of any color | sambovka red and blue | karate gi with blue and red stripes |
| Full contact punches and kicks | allowed | allowed with restrictions | allowed | allowed with restrictions |
| Throwing and wrestling techniques | allowed | allowed | allowed | allowed limited |
| Painful techniques on the legs | allowed | allowed | allowed | prohibited |
| Painful techniques on the hands | prohibited | prohibited | prohibited | prohibited |
| Painful in the rack | prohibited | prohibited | allowed | prohibited |
| Choking techniques | allowed | prohibited | allowed | prohibited |
| Using a helmet | closed, with lattice visor | open, without visor | closed, with plastic visor | |
| Using the protector (cuirasses) | compulsory for women and children | mandatory for all fighters | mandatory for women | mandatory for all fighters |
| Using shin guards | compulsory for women and children | mandatory for all fighters | mandatory for all fighters | women at will |
| Gloves and pads used | gloves or gauntlets of at least 8 ounces with open fingers | gloves at least 8 ounces with open fingers | thin felt sapotes without filler | |
| Finishing on the ground | allowed with restrictions | allowed, including kicking | allowed | allowed with restrictions |
| Headbutts | allowed | allowed | allowed, except for head-butts to the head | prohibited |
| Scores for actions on the ground | Not Evaluated | wrestling actions are evaluated | finishing designation (kime) is evaluated | |
| In case of no/equal points, victory is given | A fighter who dominated in throwing technique | A fighter who excelled in throwing and wrestling techniques | A fighter who excelled in striking techniques | |
| Technical actions are evaluated | side judges secretly, by keeping referee notes | side judges openly, through special gestures | by the side judges openly, by throwing out flags | |
| Rating system | Japanese system (koka, koka-ni, yuko, waza-ari, ippon) | point system | point system (exact technical action - point) | Japanese system (waza-ari, ippon) |
| Professional version | There is | No | There is | No |
| World Championships | are carried out | No | are carried out | are carried out |
| Fighter categories | coefficient: height+weight | weight | weight | weight |
Notes
- Website of kudo instructor sensei Yuri Gubarev (Russian). Archived
- Kudo page on the RSBI website (Russian). Russian Union martial arts Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- The KUDO rules overview (English) . Kudo International Federation Daidojuku. - Review of kudo rules. Archived
- Kudo technique (Russian). Denis Sinyutin. - Review of kudo rules. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- Kudo outfit. (Russian) . KudoWear.ru. - Hand guards for kudo.. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- What kudo means!! (English) . Kudo International Federation Daidojuku. - What does Kudo mean? Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
- History of kudo (Russian). V8mag.ru. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- The school is opened by Alexander Martynov, now 3rd dan in Kudo, student of Yuri Pirogov
- Website of the Moscow interregional federation Daido-juku karate-do. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- Interview with Zorin V.I. . FKR. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- FKR website. Old version. (Russian) . Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- Section “Judo” of the website of the Atyrau Regional Center for the Development of Physical Culture and Sports (Russian). Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- Section "Questions" of the Aikido Mumokan Dojo website (Russian). Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- Discussion of various types of martial arts on the forum of the website Guns.ru (Russian). Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- Rules for a duel in kudo (Russian). Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- How to start practicing KUDO in our club? (Russian) . Kudo Club "Professional". Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- Qualification requirements of the KUDO Federation of Russia (Russian). Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- Training of the kudo section of the MMA club "Bulava"(Russian) . MMA club "Bulava".
- “The main criterion for warming up in kudo is that it takes place in dynamics, that is, all exercises are done in light running mode” - V. Zorin, R. Anashkin. Kudo basics. M. LLC "RK Polizet", 2004. Pp. 19
- Excerpt from the film "Kudo. Raising a Fighter"(Russian) . - Training of the Russian kudo team in the mid-90s. under the leadership of Anashkin R.M..
02/16/2013. The 20th anniversary of the Russian Kudo Championship will take place. Portal site observer Boris Alexandrov asked the President of the Kudo Federation of Russia Roman Mikhailovich Anashkin to answer several questions:
1. What was the reason for the change in the name of this direction, because previously it was called Daido Juku Karate. How did adherents of this movement react to the abandonment of the word karate?
Sensei Azuma Takashi began his journey in martial arts with Kyokushinkai karate. When he decided to develop his own style, it was called Daido Juku Karate. Daido juku means that there is no one right way to improve the body and spirit, there are many ways to achieve this. When Sensei decided to change the name, he was guided primarily by the fact that karate in Japan is synonymous with non-contact fights. KUDO is a contact martial arts, it is a synthesis of the most effective techniques defense and attack, in fights many throwing techniques are used, as well as painful and choking techniques on the ground. In KUDO, the athletes' face is protected by a special helmet with a spherical plastic visor, which allows them to deliver full contact blows, knees and elbows to the head, while the risk of injury to the head is minimized. It turns out that according to the rules of the competition, the permitted fighting techniques and, as a result, the training methods, KUDO has nothing in common with the non-contact style of karate. Therefore, Sensei decided to abandon the use of karate in the name and renamed the style to KUDO, this name has a broad philosophical meaning and Sensei interprets it as “The Way of the Open Heart.”
2. A lot of effort and money have been invested in the development of KUDO both in Russia and in the world, but KUDO is only a discipline in the invented sport “Eastern martial arts”. Wouldn’t it be easier to direct the necessary efforts to create a separate type sports?
Yes, today KUDO is a discipline of the sport of Eastern martial arts, but we are not giving up attempts to recognize KUDO as a sport, and if the necessary conditions are met and the regulations of the Ministry of Sports are observed, such an opportunity exists. The fact that we are a “discipline” is already a lot, since we have the opportunity to assign to our athletes sports categories and the title of master of sports, as well as, in the case of holding particularly important and significant competitions in Russia or participating in them abroad, to receive at least some financial and material assistance from the state.
3. Have KUDO representatives competed in mixed martial arts, MMA and MMA competitions, and what were the results of their participation in these competitions?
They performed and continue to perform. For example, Shamahal Kerimov, Shamil Abdulkerimov, Edgar Kolyan, Alexander Vinogradov, etc. By the way, all of them are World Champions in KUDO, there are many videos on the Internet with their participation in mixed martial arts tournaments. Adam Khaliev, the 2009 KUDO World Champion, has every chance of signing a contract with the UFC. Our rules are similar to the rules for conducting mixed martial arts fights. This is often noted by experts and television commentators. But the protective equipment used makes KUDO a more “civilized” style, spiritual, while remaining true to traditions.
4. Is there complete mutual understanding with the international headquarters of KUDO in the development of this area in Russia and in the world?
We have always had great respect and understanding for Azuma Takashi. By the way, in January he passed for 9 dan and so far is the only holder of such a high qualification in KUDO. For 20 years, visiting Japan almost every year or inviting him to Russia, we never cease to note his wisdom and constantly learn lessons from communicating with him. And in turn, according to his repeated statements, the KUDO Federation of Russia enjoys absolute trust. And also, given that Russian athletes and instructors are the elite of the world KUDO, today he relies on our help in promoting KUDO in the world.
5. How do you and your like-minded people evaluate the 20-year-long path traveled in the development of kudo in Russia and in the world?
I think the numbers will answer this question for me. From sports club“Tetraheder” with 40 athletes, from which it all began in Russia, KUDO has turned into a powerful sports movement. In the world of martial arts we are well known and treated with respect. Today, the KUDO Federation of Russia is represented in 58 regions and has more than 22,000 students. Over 20 years, more than 1070 sporting events of various formats, including 3 World Championships, one World Cup, which was held in Moscow, two European Championships, and more than 15 open international tournaments in Japan. Among those practicing KUDO in Russia today there are 374 black belts up to 6th dan inclusive. Regional offices deal with coaching work 476 instructors. Since 2007, when KUDO became a discipline of Eastern martial arts, 131 Masters of Sports, 20 International Masters of Sports, 6 Honored Masters of Sports, 7 Honored Trainers of Russia were trained. Total for international tournaments Russians won 133 gold, 128 silver and 123 bronze medals. As for the development of KUDO in the world, I will give just a few examples: in 1994, in addition to the Japanese, only the Russians developed KUDO. Representatives from 65 countries have already participated in the last World Championship, and about 80 participating countries are planned for the next championship in 2014. We truly respect our Sensei Azuma Takashi and are proud of our style. Summer 2013 International Federation KUDO will take part in the International World Games Association, which will be held in Cali (Colombia). KUDO will be represented in the unofficial program of the Games with demonstration performances. The International World Games are, in fact, a great show various types sports that apply for inclusion in the program Olympic Games. Most sports fall into olympic movement through this organization, which means KUDO has hope!
6. What do you dream about as the President of the Russian Kudo Federation on the eve of the anniversary 20th Russian Championship?
So that everyone who walks along the path of improvement with KUDO would be successful and healthy. So that traditions, respect and spirituality are not lost behind the harshness and realism of the fight! So that each of these thousands of people, if necessary, comes to the aid of their comrade in this rapidly changing and tough world. And of course, what would become WHERE Olympic view sports!!!
- this is Japanese sport style, which was founded in 1981 by master Azuma Takashi. This type includes techniques from a wide variety of martial arts, such as karate, boxing, judo, etc.
According to the rules of the competition, fighters are allowed all fighting techniques, and in addition strikes with limbs, knees, elbows and head to all parts of the body except the back, back of the head and groin. The use of painful and suffocating techniques is permitted.
After the formation of a new style of karate, the Japanese media called it "furious". The original name of the style was “Daido Juku Karate-do”. The first name of the style contained Chinese wisdom, which says that there are no universal roads leading to the Great Road. A person must create them in his heart and go towards them on his own path.
In 1991, Takashi allowed to participate in competitions Russian athlete— Yuri Pirogov. So, kudo began to spread in Russia and around the world.
Kudo received its current name recently - in 2001. Kudo, according to Azuma's new plan, means "the path of emptiness." In general, the concept of emptiness plays an important role in Japanese martial arts culture. So, in the name “karate” - “kara” also means emptiness.
It came from, but today it is already a new, separate and fully formed sport. Kudo included techniques from both karate and other martial arts, creating a real fighting style for life.
Kudo is synthesized from a combination of a wide variety of techniques. So, the hand technique in kudo is from boxing, elbows, knee strikes- from Thai boxing, painful and choking techniques - from judo and sambo, kicks taken from Kyokushinkai karate.
In addition to the development of technology, the founder of kudo also provided rules for battles that are closest to real battles, where almost everything is allowed. According to the moral criteria adopted in kudo, during competitions one cannot attack from behind, hit the throat and joints, or finish off a lying opponent.
is a fairly tough sport, but strict adherence to the rules helps to avoid serious injuries. Thus, in kudo fights, a helmet with a transparent mask and thin gloves are used, which effectively help athletes avoid dangerous injuries, as well as fully use the wrestlers’ technique in the fights, because Thin gloves on your hands allow you to use a grip.
An important point for Kudo competitions is that fighters of the most different types martial arts with certain training, which is permitted by the rules of fighting. Thus, kudo wrestlers can actively use painful and choking techniques, boxers can demonstrate excellent hand work, and a taekwondo fighter can demonstrate kicking techniques. After all, all these techniques and many others are contained in the Kudo style.
It should be noted that Kudo does not use the commonly used system of dividing athletes into categories based only on weight. In Kudo, categories are replaced by coefficients that contain the combined indicators of an athlete’s weight and height, which more objectively assesses the athletes’ chances.
When developing the style, Takashi rejected everything unnecessary, divorced from life, that is not applicable in real combat. Also, the founder of kudo removed from the training the practice of striking from unusual positions and traditional stances. He left only one stance for the kudo - the combat one, in which the battle takes place.
Therefore, Kudo is a modern martial art that meets all the requirements of safety, effectiveness and accessibility.
