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A Judo Information Strategy Website Creating New Value: A Compass Guiding Towards Becoming a Stronger Nation Than Japan for Brisbane 2032
Riding the wave of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we will pioneer new possibilities for judo with scientific perspectives and critical thinking.
In modern times, information is an indispensable element for the development of sports. Especially in the realm of high-performance sports, data analysis and strategic information utilization significantly influence outcomes. The world has entered the era of big data and AI, and sports science is no exception.
Based on my experience of supporting the Japanese Judo National Team in terms of information strategy for many years and contributing to their world-leading achievements from 2013 to 2024, I strongly feel the need to re-recognize the true value of information, experience, and expertise. In Japan, I believe that the value of information in sports is not fully understood and tends to be underestimated.
Therefore, this website has been opened as a field for empirical research to share the value of information, experience, and expertise related to world-class judo that I have cultivated from a global perspective and to create new value.
The Importance of Information Strategy: Ancient Wisdom and Japanese Innovation
Information strategy is a systematic activity that utilizes information as a resource to achieve goals. As Shannon’s definition, “information reduces uncertainty,” indicates, the core of strategy is the battle against uncertainty. From Sun Tzu in ancient times to Bill Gates in modern times, the importance of information has been advocated, and information strategy holds universal value that transcends eras and fields.
Information strategy in Japanese judo has undergone innovative evolution from initial data collection to digitalization, and further under the philosophy of “Athlete-centered” since 2013. The “D2I-JUDO” system is a symbol of this and significantly contributed to the success of the Rio and Tokyo Olympics.
The Value This Website Offers: From the Essence of Judo to Future Victories
This website provides the following information to deepen your understanding of judo and contribute to improving your competitive ability:
- Information Strategy of the World’s Strongest Judo – Japan: Thoroughly analyzes data analysis and strategic information utilization examples that lead to victory.
- Science-Based Training Programs: Offers effective athlete development methods based on the latest sports science.
- Japan’s Unique Development System: Comprehensively explains its strengths and analysis from an international perspective.
- Improving the Quality of Instructors: Explores the importance of developing and enhancing the abilities of instructors with a view to long-term athlete development.
- Overseas Success Stories: Learns from the development systems of the world’s leading powers and provides hints for strengthening international competitiveness.
- Application of Sports Analytics: Explains the importance of data-driven decision-making and specific application methods in judo.
- History and Evolution of Japanese Judo Information Strategy: Analyzes the transition from past efforts to the present and envisions the future.
- The Spirit and Essence of Judo: Explores the philosophy of Master Jigoro Kano and deeply understands the underlying principles and essence of judo.
- Challenge for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Suggests the possibility for your country to become a judo powerhouse surpassing Japan by utilizing the knowledge and information gained from this website.
Expectations for Everyone: Leading the World of Judo Through Information Utilization
Through this website, we aim for sports professionals around the world to:
- Acquire world-class information strategies and gain opportunities to incorporate them into their own sports and teams.
- Gain insights to develop more effective training programs based on scientific evidence.
- Deeply understand the strategic value of information and raise awareness to utilize it in future activities.
- Re-recognize the importance of information sharing and collaboration in the international sports community.
We sincerely hope that this website will become a place for you to encounter valuable information and, consequently, contribute to the development of judo worldwide and sports in general. It would be my greatest pleasure if the information and experience I have cultivated at the forefront of the world’s judo contribute to pioneering new possibilities in sports.
What is Judo?
The official name of Judo is Nihon Den Kodokan Judo (Japan Traditional Kodokan Judo).
It is said that Jigoro Kano founded the Kodokan and Kodokan Judo in 1882 (Meiji 15).
In 1915 (Taisho 4), with the establishment of the Judo Association, Judo was officially defined as follows:
Definition of Judo
“Judo is the way to most effectively utilize the powers of body and mind.”
This has been abbreviated into the motto:
“Maximum Efficiency with Minimum Effort” (Seiryoku Zenyo).
The following is the opening section of Jigoro Kano’s final teachings.
Jigoro Kano’s Final Teachings(Purpose)
“Judo is the way to most effectively utilize the powers of body and mind. Its practice involves training in attack and defense to cultivate and refine both the body and the spirit, thereby grasping the essence of this path. Through this, the ultimate purpose of judo practice is to perfect oneself and contribute to the betterment of the world.”
What does it mean to most effectively utilize the powers of body and mind? And for what purpose?
At the core of judo lies the principle of Seiryoku Zenyo—the most effective use of energy for a good purpose. In other words, it means using the powers of body and mind in the most efficient way to achieve goodness. But what is this “goodness”?
Here, “goodness” refers to actions that support the survival and development of communal or social life. What does this mean?
Kano taught that humans form societies and live in communities, making it essential to function in harmony and cooperation with others within that group or society. This harmony and cooperation allow one’s own efforts and those of others to mutually benefit each other. As a result, this mutual benefit leads to shared happiness.
In essence, harmony and cooperation among people in communal or social life contribute to the survival and development of the group or society, which in turn leads to individual happiness. Therefore, this is considered “goodness.” The fundamental principle of harmony and cooperation culminates in Jita Kyoei—mutual prosperity for self and others. Thus, Jita Kyoei is regarded as the ultimate good. To summarize, the core significance of judo lies in using the powers of body and mind most effectively to achieve the purpose of mutual prosperity for self and others (Jita Kyoei).