r/judo • u/SheikFlorian gokyu • May 06 '25

Other Why most dojos follow competition rules?

I completely understand why the competition rules exist the way they do.

I understand dojos focused on training athletes and honing talents following competition rules.

But, afaik, most dojos want to teach people The Way; the philosophy, the techniques, the lifestyle, etc.

Wouldn't it be natural that most dojos taught a more complete version com the art? With leg grabs and a slight bigger focus on newaza?

(Just to be clear: I don't want judô to be another BJJ, just that the dojos would teach us, commercial students, a less competitive focused version of the art)

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u/osotogariboom nidan May 06 '25

Judo's focus is 1st on the student athlete with the student being primary and the athlete being secondary. Judo has a moral code with respect and honor and truth being at its core and gamesmanship being adversely against this core principle. Following a singular code of conduct and a singular ruleset allows clubs from all areas to engage with each other at camps and clinics openly and creates an environment that encourages the exchange of students and coaches from different areas to join together.

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u/SheikFlorian gokyu May 06 '25

That's a great reason!

Thanks for that, sensei.