I may venture to say, loosely, that in Judo there is a…
“I may venture to say, loosely, that in Judo there is a sort of counter for every twist, wrench, pull, push or bend. Only the Judo expert does not oppose such movements at all. No, he yields to them. But he does much more than yield to them. He aids them with a wicked sleight that causes the assailant to put out his own shoulder, to fracture his own arm, or in a desparate case, even to break his own neck or back.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Judo teaches that yielding to an opponent’s force can turn their strength against them, creating self‑defeating outcomes.
In simple terms: Yield and redirect force to defeat an opponent.
Key Takeaway
Use opponent’s energy to your advantage.
Themes
mart
strategy
self‑defense
balance
Mood
calm
focused
strategic
Type
advice
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- martial arts training
- self‑defense classes
- conflict resolution
- sports coaching
Key Concepts
Judo philosophy
energy redirection
non‑resistance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply yielding in non‑physical conflicts?
- When is resistance more appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Requires precise timing and understanding of opponent’s intent; misreading can cause injury.