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Japan is the land of tea and samurais, but also of art and geishas. Its capital, Tokyo, intrigues and fascinates with its striking contrasts. It is a city at the forefront of new technologies, yet the Japanese also have a deep love for nature, enjoying hot springs, tending bonsai trees, and cherishing cherry blossoms. Tokyo is a city deeply connected to its traditions, preserving its gardens and centuries-old temples, while simultaneously seeing numerous skyscrapers rise. Judo, a Japanese martial art invented in 1882, is practiced barefoot on tatami mats by participants wearing a kimono. This Olympic sport, often associated with discipline and respect for others, reflects Japanese society itself, which places great importance on values such as honor and refinement.
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00:00Thank you for listening.
03:58there are several belts. White, black, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, and bicolored.
04:06The black belt includes several grades called Dan. The latter goes from the first to the fifth Dan.
04:28During the training, the teacher explains a technique or movement while demonstrating.
04:38Then the students will perform the randori. It is a form of flexible combat in which the two judokas are partners rather than adversaries since they must allow the other to work.
04:49It is therefore necessary to not block the other while opposing a moderate resistance to stimulate the conditions of a fight.
04:58This is the selfie of the other and the other.
05:03When it breaks the moment we're standing right here, we take the position of the other and the other.
05:08Then the one is held.
05:10The other enemy will be held this position.
05:13When the enemy will be held and secured.
05:18The other enemy is the target.
05:21The enemy will be held this position.
05:27right.
05:39Randori is a word that means free practice.
05:42Practicing under the conditions of a real struggle
05:44includes acts of throwing on the ground,
05:47stifling, keeping the opponent at bay,
05:50bending, or twisting the arms or legs.
05:52Both fighters can use any method,
05:55provided they do not injure each other
05:56and respect the rules of judo, whether they are on paper or simply ethical.
06:18The randori is always carried out under the watchful eye of the teacher, who remains available,
06:23always ready to help, correcting and advising the person who comes to solicit it.
06:53One, two, three, two, three.
06:56One, three, two, three, one, two, three, two, three, trip, and one, two, three, one, two, one son.
07:18Future b Visiturum
07:20Teachers are used to saying that you have to do these throws correctly, even when you are tired,
07:25and that you must perform a quality judo with good techniques, always trying to progress.
07:50Every child develops their technique at their own speed.
08:18There is not really any typical age to begin.
08:25For certain techniques, in particular, the younger you are, the faster you learn.
08:32But in training, be it hard or fun, one cannot unnecessarily force it, especially when you are small.
08:40Children should be allowed to have fun, for example, with other sport classes in parallel.
08:47You must do different sports as well.
08:50You must do different sports.
08:53You are ready for it, too.
08:57You are ready for it.
09:00You are ready for other sports.
09:03Yes!
09:05Yes!
09:07The Najakomi is a technique of repetitive throwing practice.
09:23It allows working the execution of full throws without being in a combat situation.
09:28At the same time, one learns how to position the body for a throw
09:32and is therefore a technique that teaches one how to get used to throwing and receiving throws.
09:37As in all other sports, I suppose, judo gives great importance to respect.
09:46As in all other sports, I suppose, judo gives great importance to respect.
10:00It's true. We often talk about rigor in and of itself, and then, as it is a martial art, respect for others is very important.
10:19The respect for others is very important.
10:21I don't want to lose my heart.
10:24If you get tired and get tired,
10:27your heart will break down.
10:32I don't want to lose my heart.
10:34Even if you're in a tough environment,
10:37I think that's what I want to be doing in a tough environment.
10:41I'd like to be able to raise my heart and take care of my heart.
10:44If you want to lose my heart,
10:47if you want to lose my heart,
10:48you can't lose my heart.
10:49You can't lose my heart.
10:50You can't lose my heart.
10:51I'm not really able to lose my heart.
10:53One, two, three, three, two, three,
11:06three, three, three, one.
11:13Let's go.
11:44The maintenance of the tatami is easy enough with a regular dusting and occasional cleaning with a damp cloth.
11:51It's usually a fun moment together done at the end of the training with the students.
12:05In Japan, afternoons are often dedicated to sport.
12:09In fact, all students practice at least one, and baseball is by far the most popular sport in Japan.
12:17Although for some years now, it hasn't provoked as much passion, it remains nevertheless a highly appreciated discipline.
12:24There are between 10 and 25 million runners in Japan, as running is a way of life in itself.
12:44In the past, it was rare to meet other runners in town.
12:47Running was only practiced in places like parks or gardens.
12:50Sensuji
12:56Senso-ji is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, also known as the Asakusa Kanon Temple.
13:23Most of the Japanese come here dressed in a traditional outfit that can even be rented
13:27for the day.
13:31To visit this magnificent temple, you will have to pass by the Kaminarimon, which means
13:36Door of Thunder.
13:38There you will find an enormous red and black paper lantern symbolizing thunder and lightning.
13:44Upon entering, you will pass by a long trading alley called the Nakamiseidori, which joins
13:50the majestic Kaminarimon gate to the main building of the temple.
13:55For many centuries, businesses have been fighting to sell their products at a high price.
14:00Visitors have a wide array of choice between food stalls and popular souvenir shops.
14:06Nearly 90 stores follow each other over 250 meters, open all day, without interruption
14:11until evening.
14:18In Buddhist temples, it is not unusual to find an omekuji, which means sacred
14:48lottery.
14:50After inserting a coin in a machine, a paper is printed with a prediction written on it.
14:55When the prediction is bad, the strip of paper is folded and is usually attached to a pine
14:59tree located near the sanctuary to ward off evil.
15:06To ward off evil.
15:12to ward off evil.
15:17Here is a big shot, the
15:38On one of the temple squares is an incense burner whose smoke is known for healing and
15:47bringing good fortune.
15:59Approaching the temple, you will have the possibility to purify yourself with the ablution
16:04fountain before going to pray.
16:07An ablution is a ritual purification for certain parts of the body.
16:10Here, the mouth and hands are purified before certain religious acts.
16:15Water is a symbol of purification present in many religions.
16:37This is a ritual of purification of the bloods in the temple.
16:42The spirit of the temple is purified before the temple is purified.
16:48The spirit of the temple is purified by the temple.
17:23The East Garden, also called Higashigyo-yen, or in the parks, Kita no Maru and Chidori
17:29Gafuchi parks, which line the Imperial Palace.
17:49On the edge of the paths are many trees.
17:52The long path of Kita no Maru Park winds through the vast garden.
17:56The promenade in the Chidori Gafuchi Park, famous for the beauty of its cherry blossoms
18:01in spring, rungs along the moats of the palace's origins.
18:04Visitors appreciate these gardens to rest or picnic on the large expanses of grass and
18:17contemplate beautiful specimens of cherry trees.
18:19Some of the gardens are home to the remains of the former Ido castle.
18:41Today, only the moat, two turrets, and two gates remain from the original castle.
18:46The Imperial Palace was completely destroyed during the Second World War.
18:50To reach this one, you have to go through the Nijubashi, a beautiful bridge with two arches,
19:12which leads to the main entrance open to the public on special occasions.
19:15The Nippon Budokan is a mythical place in Japan because it was originally built by the Nippon Budokan.
19:45The Nippon Budokan was first built for martial arts competitions and has a capacity to host 15,000 people.
19:48The Nippon Budokan was first built for martial arts competitions and has a capacity to host 15,000 people.
19:52Moreover, budo literally means martial art, while khan can be translated as establishment or house.
19:55The Nippon Budokan was first built for martial arts competitions and has a capacity to host 15,000 people.
20:13Moreover, budo literally means martial arts, while khan can be translated as establishment or house.
20:20The Nippon Budokan was first built for martial arts, while the Nippon Budokan was first built for martial arts,
20:35In general, all competitions outside those of high school and college students at the
20:59Tokyo Budokan take place, like this regional tournament, at the Nippon Budokan.
21:05To differentiate the judokas, the latter put on an extra belt.
21:09It is red for the first one called, and white for the second.
21:14Today, mentalities have evolved and competitions have been open to other kinds of sports, such
21:20as wrestling, kickboxing, and K1.
21:24Even if one moves away from the sports of tradition, the Nippon Budokan remains a reference
21:28for martial art competitions.
21:31It was once again chosen to host judo events for the 2020 Olympic Games, some 56 years
21:36after its first hosting.
22:02Behind their table, the sports commissioners have the task of counting the points, to
22:06fill in the match sheets, and keeping the various timings.
22:10During a competition, the judokas find themselves in a square whose dimensions depend on their
22:15category.
22:17The judges watching the fight sit at the corner and give the referee additional information.
22:31The judge's role is important, because if they give a different opinion from the referee,
22:36the referee is obliged to follow their decisions.
22:43Before entering the tatami, the judokas can concentrate or relax in a separate room.
23:12The judge's role is also known as the director of Mammuru Yamada.
23:32Created by the architect Mamuru Yamada, the impressive building reaches 42 meters high for an estimated
23:38construction cost of 5 million euros.
23:45The symbolic clock of the Japanese department store, Wakko, was the only one of the most
23:46years ago.
23:47The Japanese department store, Wakko, was the only one of the most significant
23:48years ago.
23:50The symbolic clock of the Japanese department store, Wakko, dominates the main crossroads
23:51of the Ginza district.
23:52Located in the district of Chu, it is sometimes nicknamed the Japanese department store, Wakko, the
23:55Japanese department store, Wakko, dominates the main crossroads of the Ginza district.
23:59Located in the district of Chu, it is sometimes nicknamed the Japanese Champs-Elysees.
24:12This is due to the luxury stores, art galleries, restaurants, and upscale cafes that embrace the
24:18agglomeration.
24:19Many of the world's luxury brands, particularly French ones, are fighting to settle down and
24:20find a place.
24:21During a stroll in Ginza, you can shop in stores and showrooms of prestigious brands such as
24:25Dior, Quartier, Louis Vuitton, or even Chaumet.
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25:08In order to attract passers-by, most brands boldly compete in the architecture and decoration
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25:58The architecture of Tokyo has been greatly shaped by its history.
26:01Finding itself twice in ruins, once during the Kantese earthquake of 1923, and again during
26:07bombings in the Second World War, the urban landscape of the city is composed of modern and
26:12contemporary architecture, while old buildings are scarce.
26:27The creator of Judo, Jigaro Kano, founded the first Kodokan in 1882 with a room containing
26:46only twelve tatamis.
26:47This Kodokan, which literally means, School for Study of the Hui, was the third and last
26:52place where Jigaro Kano taught his martial art.
26:56Today, it is still honored in what has become an international judo center run by the Japanese
27:01federation, the All Japan Judo Federation.
27:04It is a large sports complex with eight floors.
27:08The main dojo is on the seventh floor, while the last floor is used to observe the training
27:13and can accommodate 900 spectators.
27:17More modern and bigger than the previous one, it contains more dojos, some reserved for women,
27:22children, or private pupils.
27:24It is possible to train on-site, whatever your level, by registering and paying a daily fee.
27:32Many judicas of all levels, as well as enthusiasts, can attend the main dojo events and visit the
27:37Kodokan Museum for free.
27:54In the suburbs of Tokyo, the city of Yokohama hosts the largest Chinatown in the world.
28:03There are 500 shops in which you can enjoy many different types of Chinese cuisine.
28:08Great festivals are organized throughout the year, of which one of the most spectacular is,
28:13of course, the Chinese New Year.
28:15It was Japan's opening to the world in the mid-19th century that brought many Chinese to
28:20Yokohama and made this Chinatown so impressive.
28:23Music playing
29:22The boundaries of the neighborhood are lined by 10 doors, erected according to the principles
29:29of feng shui, adorned with the guardian deities and colored according to the five elements.
29:40Behind the Mitsubishi Dojo, there is a great love story for Kendo, which began in 1912
29:46when Koyote Iwasaki, president of Mitsubishi Limited Corporation Partnership, built a
29:51Kendojo on his Tsurugardai estate and invited Hakudo Nakayama, Kendo's greatest master of
29:57his time, to become master of his dojo.
30:01It was at this time that they decided together to allow this art to develop despite the difficult
30:06years during the Second World War.
30:09Over time, the building has been rebuilt in several places, but it still assures its primary
30:14function of Kendojo.
30:15Kendo is the oldest and most respected of the modern disciplines of Japanese martial arts.
30:29Its origins go back to the time of the Samurai, where the art of Kendo was part of the 18 martial
30:47arts that had to be practiced by the cast of leaders called Bushi or Samurai.
30:51Kendo is the modern version of Kenjutsu, or swordmanship, formerly practiced in Japan by the Samurai.
31:02It is a form of two-handed saber fencing, where the use of suitable equipment, bamboo swords
31:08and a protective armor, the strikes are carried out in a real way.
31:21The shinai is a saber made up of four slats of bamboo attached to each other.
31:45It is the wooden version of the katana, Japanese saber, and varies with the category of the practitioner,
31:51his age and his level.
31:55The kiai is a cry obtained by a strong ventral expiration.
31:59It makes it possible to release the efforts at the time of the strike.
32:03In Kendo, beginners are taught to shout the name of the party targeted by the strike in
32:07order to develop it.
32:09As the student progresses, the kiai will be replaced by a more personal cry.
32:14Salutations are done at the beginning and at the end of the course.
32:23It is part of respect and courtesy taught in the Kendo.
32:27It may vary according to professors and dojos.
32:46At the end of the lessons, the students go to the teachers to ask for advice in order
33:11to improve.
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33:49Meiji Jingu is a vast Shinto shrine adjacent to the Yoyogi Park, built in 1920.
34:15It was built as a tribute to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
34:30As in most Shinto shrines, it is possible to make wishes or prayers thanks to the wooden
34:34shelves called Ima.
34:36It is sufficient to inscribe one's wish or prayer on the tablet for a small fee, and
34:40then to hang it at the portico provided for this purpose near the temple for it to be read
34:45by the gods.
35:15In the middle of more than 100,000 trees, the sanctuary gives the impression of no longer
35:26being in Tokyo.
35:27The nightlife in Japan is a vast contrast.
35:54There are lively places, and others more traditional, more prone to peace and quiet.
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38:53The discipline is the same. Everyone participates in the correct implementation of the course.
38:59The goal of Jigoro Kano was not to teach self-defense techniques, but to create an educational discipline.
39:23It is said that Judo presents itself as a global discipline that strengthens the body and the mind.
39:33And that is what every teacher tries to instill in Japan.
39:37Training begins in general with stretching and muscle warm-ups.
40:07No part of the body is left behind, even all the way to the neck muscle.
40:23Next stage stage phase phase phase phase.
40:37Ready?
40:401, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10.
41:07With the help of one's arms, the belly crawl on the floor is one of the many exercises
41:16found in judo classes and established by Master Daigo, 10th Dan, in 1970.
41:23Since the publication of his book, none of the 15 exercises it contains have changed.
41:28We practice nearly all of them with some other movements.
41:37Let's go, let's go.
42:07After warming up, the goal will first be to work on mastering techniques in a static way
42:14by repeating them.
42:16It is called uchikomi in Japanese.
42:19The first two phases of the capture, imbalance and placement, are carried out without executing
42:24the projection.
42:25It is a series of work that improves performance and speed.
42:40Then we do the technique in motion, the najikomi.
43:04This work requires much more coordination in the body, and patience, because it is possible
43:08to repeat thousands of times the same movement without mastering it.
43:20This school is Katsukabe Technical High School.
43:24This team training from Monday to Saturday, two hours per day.
43:31This team is Saitama Prefecture, East Park, number one team.
43:35I practice Judo for 45 years.
43:38Many, many boys start at 12 years old.
43:42High school is 50, 60, 17, 18.
43:49Three years in high school.
43:53Two boys is white belt, and 12 boys are black belt.
43:59Two boys starts in high school.
44:01That's going to work right now!
44:02A들이 going to stay cool.
44:03Three years in high school.
44:04Up next to UI, 12 noble panels.
44:05Oneientegane, two weeks later...
44:08Big time.
44:09Food, just 1 bit.
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44:11There is no food.
44:12It is a test day.
44:13Two game.
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44:24Comes to中國,
44:25strong, fits and trustworthy.
44:26Rendori is a freestyle practice.
44:56It is not played, or very little, in the physical domination of an adversary.
45:01The Rendori is not a monotonous arm wrestle.
45:04It allows to forge its spirit of initiative and to progress as much in the attack as in the defense.
45:26The Rendori is a non-stop.
45:56The Rendori is a non-stop.
46:26Whether standing or sitting, the two forms of salutations are used to mark the beginning
46:35and the end of a course, but also the respect and the gratitude towards the teacher and
46:40their partners.
46:41This greeting is codified by well-identified locations for each participant.
46:45The pupils stand facing the teacher, and the most senior student is called Rei.
46:50The metro is a simple and very convenient way to visit Tokyo.
47:14Moreover, the rail network is woven like a huge spiderweb that is ready to serve all possible visits.
47:20The Tokyo metro network is recognized as one of the most efficient in the world.
47:37It is modern, safe, clean, and punctual.
47:40Everything has been designed so that you can locate yourself without having to read a word in Japanese.
48:04Everything has been designed so that you can locate yourself without having to read a word in Japanese.
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48:56Tokyo is the city with the highest population density in the world.
49:2613 million inhabitants in the city itself and reaching 40 million inhabitants in the surrounding area.
49:33It is also the most visited city of tourists traveling to Japan.
49:38Its architecture is unparalleled at the same time bequeathed and imposed.
49:43Indeed, when part of its history has survived, the other has had to rebuild itself, sometimes several times.
49:50This has allowed Tokyo to remain modern and to always stay in tune with its time.
49:56Judo is part of the story, and here in Japan where it was born, it will always be passed on to the new generations with the traditions that accompany it.
50:07Even in many Western countries, it is not exactly taught in the same way, or if not all have understood its message, Japan remains proud to see its martial art taught in great numbers with the respect it is due.
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