JUDO MEMORY IN THE CITY OF RECIFE: AN ANALYSIS BASED ON ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH EDUCATION AND THE CIVILIZATIONAL PROCESS

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the history of judo in Recife and its educational and civilizational dimensions by conducting content analysis about the speeches of old judo ‘senseis’ in that city. Judo was found to enable learning and education for life under ethical/moral rules and education of society through factors such as discipline and hierarchy. Interviews point to judo’s gains as a sport and recognize that the current sport-oriented judo has suffered losses. Among sports, judo is still distinguished by its characteristics and philosophical peculiarities advocated by Jigoro Kano and its influence on education.

Keywords:
Martial arts; Judo; Historical aspects