The Complete Kano Jiu-Jitsu (Judo)

The Complete Kano Jiu-Jitsu (Judo) is a descriptive title often used to refer to a comprehensive presentation of the martial art of Judo, as developed by Professor Jigoro Kano. It signifies a study encompassing the entirety of Kano's system, including its historical origins in various forms of Jujutsu, its philosophical underpinnings, and its complete syllabus of techniques.

The "complete" aspect generally implies coverage of Nage-waza (throwing techniques), Katame-waza (grappling techniques, including pinning, joint locks, and chokes), and Atemi-waza (striking techniques), although the emphasis in modern Judo is primarily on throwing and grappling. A truly complete representation would also detail the Kihon (fundamentals), Kata (prearranged forms), and the ethical principles central to Judo's character development.

The term "Kano Jiu-Jitsu" is used to highlight the lineage of Judo from older Jujutsu styles. Jigoro Kano studied various schools of Jujutsu, notably Tenjin Shinyo-ryu and Kito-ryu, and synthesized their techniques into a new system that emphasized safety, efficiency, and mutual welfare and benefit (Jita Kyoei).

Works bearing this title or similar variations aim to provide a holistic understanding of Judo, not just as a sport, but as a comprehensive system of physical education, moral development, and self-defense. The inclusion of "Judo" in the title serves to clarify that it refers to Kano's systematized and modernized art, distinct from the diverse and often more combative forms of Jujutsu that preceded it.