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When was Kanō Jigorō born?

  • 1860

  • 1875

  • 1850

  • 1880

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Kanō Jigorō, the founder of judo, was born in 1860. He developed judo as a more practical and less dangerous form of jujutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art. Judo emphasizes throws, holds, and submissions, and it has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world.
Mastering the Mat: The Life and Legacy of Kanō Jigorō, Founder of Judo

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