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THE JUDO MORAL CODE

Judo's moral code is a set of eight values and ethics, and was created by the sport's founder Jigoro Kano. All judoka should strive to uphold the code, both in and out of competition.

COURTESY

          Show respect for others

honour

Be faithful to the word given

Self- control

Knowing how to be quiet when angry

courage

Doing what is right

modesty

Talking about oneself without pride

friendship

The purest and strongest of human feelings

sincerity

expressing oneself without disguising one’s thought

respect

Trust cannot grow without respect

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