A Sport with Values

Jigoro Kano and the Judo Moral Code

Judo Moral Code

  • POLITENESS (rei-gi)
    showing respect for others

  • COURAGE (yû-ki)
    doing what is right

  • SINCERITY (Sei-Jitsu)
    expressing oneself without disguising one's thought

  • HONOUR (mei-yo)
    to be faithful to the word giving

  • MODESTY (ken-kyo)
    talking about oneself without pride

  • RESPECT (son-kei)
    instilling confidence

  • SELF-CONTROL (ji-sei)
    remain silent when negative feelings arise

  • FRIENDSHIP (yû-jô)
    the purest and strongest human feeling

Judo Values

Self-Control

Friendship




Judo Values interpreted by the Maltese Judoka

Politeness

Courage

Sincerity

Honour

Modesty

Respect

Control of oneself

Friendship