Who does not know that name, Kano, especially in the judo world? Without Master Jigoro Kano, the sport simply would not exist, since in 1882 he created judo when he was only 22 years old. 135 years later, judo became a major Olympic sport and Paralympic sport and an educational tool for the youth of the world. While constantly evolving, it has remained committed to the values that Kano has defined.
During the summer, the International Judo Federation had the privilege of meeting the grandson of the great man. Mr. Yukimitsu Kano. In this exclusive interview he explains his grandfather's memories and explains his own vision of judo, as Mr. Kano Yukimitsu has also played an important role in judo in Japan as well as in the world.
Mr. Kano explained that when he said in front of his grandfather that he wanted to find a role model and become like that person later, the founder of judo replied: “You should not try to be like somebody else. You are who you are.“ This is a perfect illustration on how judo can help to build better citizens to grow a better society. Kano Jigoro was not only teaching the theory, he made sure you understood the fundamentals and he wanted his students to put his teachings into practice in society.