judo quote

Jigoro Kano's Five Principles of Judo (from Budo Secrets by John Stevens):
1. Carefully observe oneself and one's situation, carefully observe others, and carefully observe one's environment,
2. Seize the initiative in whatever you undertake,
3. Consider fully, act decisively,
4. Know when to stop,
5. Keep to the middle.
                           

ABOUT US


The Barbados Judo Association was established on August 26, 1966. It was registered as a charity in 1992.
Currently there are six (6) clubs in the Association; Barbados Judo Institute, Keikath School of Martial Arts, Marine Gardens Judo Club, Pinelands Judo Club, Rising Sun School of Martial Arts and Shindokan Judo Club. Membership stands at approximately one hundred and eighty composed of both competitors and non-competitors.
An Executive Committee comprised of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Sports Director, Refereeing Director and a delegate from each club is charged with the administration of the Association.
The Headquarters of the Association is located at the National Stadium, Waterford, St. Michael 

AFFILIATION

The Barbados Judo Association is affiliated locally to the Barbados Olympic Association (www.olympic.org.bb) and the National Sports Council.  Its regional and international affiliations include the Caribbean Judo Confederation, The Pan American Judo Union (www.pju.org) and the International Judo Federation (www.intjudo.com)