Caption
Judo, the ancient Japanese art of self-defence without weapons, has become a modern-day sport that today finds a wide following throughout the world. In clubs in Australia, Britain, France, Canada and even remote Afghanistan, the white-garbed members practice the art of turning an adversary's strength against himself. (Top photo) In Toronto's Hatashita Club, judo classes are attended by over 200 members.
Release Date
March 2, 1956
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Photographers
Lund, ChrisCollection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
Demonstrating tactics against an armed attacker, Marie Demers, of Windsor, uses armlock to disarm opponent._x000B_
Date
December 1, 1955
Accession Number
LAC-NFB75383
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176147
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Largest judo club in Canada, Toronto's Hatashita Club was formed in 1947 by Vancouver-born Frank Hatashita, who is himself a four-time Canadian black belt champion. Today the club has over 200 members, ranging from grade-school students and stenographers to doctors, lawyers and college professors. Says Hatashita: "Judo is as much a state of mind as a technical accomplishment." Hypnotism is sometimes used in advanced stages of the sport, and the "ke-ai-i", or yell, is used to release energy-giving adrenalin and to unnerve the opponent. Judo is popular among young women, with more than 20 girls enrolled for classes at this club.
Date
December 1, 1955
Accession Number
LAC-NFB75385
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176148
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
0-Uchi, a double back hook, is used by Patsy Hatashita to throw her father. Judo is streamlined version of ancient Japanese jujitsu, with lethal aspects of throws removed. In higher classifications, a member's social conduct is carefully scrutinized by governing body in Japan before being awarded the black belt rating.
Date
December 1, 1955
Accession Number
LAC-NFB75386
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176149
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
In familiar, pyjama-like judo garb, students Patsy Hatashita and Edward McDermott are typical of many youngsters attracted by the sport. Belts signify degree of proficiency in sport; classifications range from the novice's green belt (worn by these youngsters) to the coveted black belt, judo's highest rating.
Date
December 1, 1955
Accession Number
LAC-NFB75387
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176150
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Here (lower left) two six-year-olds observe pre-combat ritual under watchful gaze of instructor Frank Hatashita.
Date
December 1, 1955
Accession Number
LAC-NFB75388
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176151
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #46: Judo = Self-defence with Ceremony
Photographers
Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
March 2, 1956
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
Judo, the ancient Japanese art of self-defence without weapons, has become a modern-day sport that today finds a wide following throughout the world. In clubs in Australia, Britain, France, Canada and even remote Afghanistan, the white-garbed members practice the art of turning an adversary's strength against himself. (Top photo) In Toronto's Hatashita Club, judo classes are attended by over 200 members.
