Judo Collection

Judo at Oxford 1950S
Judo is practised in the Quad at Oxford

Brian Jacks
World Champion for the arm dips, Brian Jacks gives a demonstration. Jacks was a British judoka who won Britains first medal at a world championship, taking a bronze in Salt Lake City in 1967

Two female Judoka or Judo fighters wrestling each other

Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall. Wielding "saucepan lids", sickle and chain

Judo as self-defence as demonstrated by Phyllis Boutell
Page showing Miss Phyllis Boutell and Mr Charles Cawkell demonstrating how judo, or ju-jitsu, can be an effective form of self-defence if attacked

Typical Japanese tatami floors and walls inside the Daigo-Ji temple, Kyoto

Typical Japanese tatami floors and walls inside the Daigo-Ji temple, Kyoto

Typical Japanese floors and walls inside the Daigo-Ji temple, Kyoto

Karate sport #karate #sport
Justyna Jaszke

Karate sport #karate #sport
Justyna Jaszke

Judo Championship in Stockton. Circa 1973

Gateshead youngsters fell for judo ace Brian Jacks in a big way. More than 100 flocked to the towns leisure centre to see Brian and other martial art experts give a demonstration

Womens Self Defence: Judo expert Joe Robinson shows Valerie Dave some self defence moves on a willing volunteer. February 1957

Judo Girl throwing her husband over her shoulder in her living room. January 1953 D574-002

Judo U12
Dusan Ignac

Judo Commonwealth Games 2002 Commonwealth Games 2002 30 July 2002 Date: 30 July 2002

Judo, G-Mex Manchester Commonwealth Games 2002 Commonwealth Games 2002 Sports City, Manchester, England 30 July 2002 Date: 30 July 2002

Dg Simard & N Keneke Judo Commonwealth Games 2002 Sports City, Manchester, England 30 July 2002 Date: 30 July 2002

C Fallon & J Buchanan England V Scotland Judo, Commonwealth Games 2002 Manchester, England 30 July 2002 Date: 30 July 2002

Kate Howey & Ursula Martin Olympic Judo Sydney Olympic Games Sydney, Sydney, Australia 19 September 2000 Date: 19 September 2000

Mashurenko & Keith Morgan Olympic Judo Sydney Sydney, Sydney, Australia 20 September 2000 Date: 20 September 2000

Kate Howey Olympic Judo Middleweight Final Sydney, Syndey, Australia 20 September 2000 Date: 20 September 2000

Kate Howey & Sibelis Vernes Olympic Judo Middleweight Final Sydney, Syndey, Australia 20 September 2000 Date: 20 September 2000

Eva Csernoviczic & Alina Dumitru W0mens -48kg Judo Womens -48kg Judo Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 09 August 2008 Date: 09 August 2008

Micheala Baschin W0mens -48kg Judo Womens -48kg Judo Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 09 August 2008 GERMANY Date: 09 August 2008

Micheala Baschin & Meriem Moussa W0mens -48kg Judo Womens -48kg Judo Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 09 August 2008 Date: 09 August 2008

Hanatou Ouelogo & Kelbet Nurgazina W0mens -48kg Judo Womens -48kg Judo Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 09 August 2008 Date: 09 August 2008

Ana Hormigo & Pak Ok Song W0mens -48kg Judo Womens -48kg Judo Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 09 August 2008 Date: 09 August 2008

Ludwig Paischer & Craig Fallon Mens -60kg Judo Mens -60kg Judo Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 09 August 2008 Date: 09 August 2008

Revazi Zintiridis & Nestor Khergiani
Revazi Zintiridis and Nestor Khergiani Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Ryoko Tani & S. Haddad
Ryoko Tani and S. Haddad Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Craig Fallon Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Bazarbek Dombay Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Ryoko Tani & Maria Karagiannopoulou
Ryoko Tani and Maria Karagiannopoulou Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Nestor Khergiani & Bazarbek Dombay
Nestor Khergiani and Bazarbek Dombay Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Alejandro Aburto & David Fernandez
Alejandro Aburto and David Fernandez Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Armen Nazaryan & Alexandre Lee
Armen Nazaryan and Alexandre Lee Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Sanjar Zokirov & Revazi Zintiridis Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Chol Nam Pak & Nese Sensoy
Chol Nam Pak and Nese Sensoy Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Hanatou Ovelogo & Lyubov Bruletova
Hanatou Ovelogo and Lyubov Bruletova Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Craig Fallon & Scott Fernandez
Craig Fallon and Scott Fernandez Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Nestor Khergiani & Kenji Uematsu
Nestor Khergiani and Kenji Uematsu Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Elio Verde & Hoyhannes Davtyan
Elio Verde and Hoyhannes Davtyan Italy and Armenia London 2012 Olympic Games, Mens Judo, 60 Kg Stratford, London, England 28 July 2012 Date: 28 July 2012

Disappointment For Sofiane Milous France London 2012 Olympic Games, Mens Judo, 60 Kg Stratford, London, England 28 July 2012 Date: 28 July 2012

Sofiane Milous & Hiroaki Hiraoka
Sofiane Milous and Hiroaki Hiraoka France and Japan London 2012 Olympic Games, Mens Judo, 60 Kg Stratford, London, England 28 July 2012 Date: 28 July 2012

Nabor Castillo & Elio Verde
Nabor Castillo and Elio Verde Mexico and Italy London 2012 Olympic Games, Mens Judo, 60 Kg Stratford, London, England 28 July 2012 Date: 28 July 2012

Artiom Aeshanski & Hiroaki Hiraoka
Artiom Aeshanski and Hiroaki Hiraoka Isreal and Japan London 2012 Olympic Games, Mens Judo, 60 Kg Stratford, London, England 28 July 2012 Date: 28 July 2012

Charline Van Snick & Eva Csernoviczki
Charline Van Snick and Eva Csernoviczki Belgium and Hungary London 2012 Olympic Games, Womens Judo, 48 Kg Stratford, London, England 28 July 2012 Date: 28 July 2012

Birgit Ente & Eva Csernoviczki
Birgit Ente and Eva Csernoviczki Holland and Hungary London 2012 Olympic Games, Womens Judo, 48 Kg Stratford, London, England 28 July 2012 Date: 28 July 2012

F. Moeller
F.Moeller Olympic Judo 01 August 1996 Date: 01 August 1996

Shenggan Liu & E. Perez
Shenggan Liu and E.Perez Olympic Judo 26 November 1996 Date: 26 November 1996

Olympic Judo Beijing 2008 Date: 11 August 2008

Judo lesson in a Japanese school (b / w photo)
7185243 Judo lesson in a Japanese school (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judo lesson in a Japanese school)

Boy and tutor, Junior National Judo Championship
Boy and tutor posing during the Junior National Judo Championship. Date: circa 1980s

A bout of judo, Tokyo, Japan, with participants and spectators. Date: circa 1918

Illustrations of Ju-jitsu (b / w photo)
6013481 Illustrations of Ju-jitsu (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations of Ju-jitsu)

A demonstration of Ju-Jitsu (colour litho)
3097552 A demonstration of Ju-Jitsu (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A demonstration of Ju-Jitsu. Une Seance De Jiu-Jitsu)

Let's dance
Marcel Rebro

Roy Castle hosted a special performance of the popular Record Breakers show at Gateshead Stadium. The two-hour show was being held to mark the opening of a new indoor training hall at the stadium but

Members of the South Benwell Judo Club, held at the local primary school. Back row, from left to right, Hayley Finn, Markl Pattinson, Mark Crawford, Jean Cuthbertson, Paula Finn

Youngsters of Wallsend judo centre prepare for a fight over premises. St Marys Church Hall was to be their new home but local residents started a petition against the use of the hall by the club

These two sets of sisters Elaine and Dianne Young (left) and Karen and Diane Bell, were among 16 youngsters in the British Judo Council team competing in championships in Holland in May, 1976

Barcelona Olympic Games 1992 Judo silver medalist Nicola Fairbrother in action in the final. August 1992

Sharron Davies and Neil Admas. February 1984 P003875

Front view of human skeleton in fighting stance, isolated on white background

Sharron Davies and Neil Adams
Sharron Davies (b 1962), Commonweath and Olympic swimming champion, with Neil Adams (b 1958), European, Olympic and World judo champion

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Judo, a martial art that originated in Japan, has gained immense popularity worldwide. In the 1950s, Judo made its mark at Oxford University, where students embraced this ancient fighting method as a means of physical and mental discipline. One notable figure from this era was Brian Jacks, who became renowned for his exceptional skills and dedication to Judo. The Japanese ways of chivalry were beautifully displayed by the Budokwai in London's Aeolian Hall. Spectators were treated to mesmerizing bouts featuring unconventional weapons such as "saucepan lids, " sickles and chains, and Japanese halberds like Nabebuta, Kusarigama, and Naginata. These demonstrations showcased the rich history behind Judo's techniques. Breaking gender barriers, two female Judoka fearlessly grappled with each other on the mat. Their strength and determination exemplified how Judo transcends societal norms and empowers individuals regardless of their gender. Phyllis Boutell demonstrated how Judo could be used as self-defense effectively. Her expertise showcased the practical applications of this martial art beyond sportive competitions. Brian Jacks continued to inspire others with his incredible talent at Carn Brea Leisure Centre in Redruth, Cornwall. His relentless training paid off as he effortlessly executed complex throws and holds that left spectators awestruck. Judo's popularity spread across various regions including G-Mex Manchester where enthusiasts gathered to witness thrilling matches between Dg Simard & N Keneke or C Fallon & J Buchanan. The skillful maneuvers displayed by these athletes highlighted both technique and strategy crucial in mastering this dynamic martial art. Notable partnerships also emerged within the world of Judo; Kate Howey & Ursula Martin formed an unbeatable duo known for their synchronized movements on the mat while Mashurenko & Keith Morgan captivated audiences with their seamless coordination during intense matches.