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What was Kanō's primary field of education?

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Physical Education was Kanō's primary field of education. He believed that physical training could not only improve physical health but also foster moral and intellectual development. Kanō developed judo, a martial art that emphasized self-defense and physical fitness, as a way to promote these ideals. He also established the Kodokan, a school where judo was taught, and became a leading figure in the development of physical education in Japan.
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