WM - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1975 - 2.50 Shilling
Theme: Sports & Games
Country | Austria / II. Republic of Austria |
Issue Date | 1975 |
Face Value | 2.50 |
Color | multi-colored yellow |
Printing Type | Photogravure |
Stamp Type | Commemorative |
Item Type | Stamp |
Chronological Issue Number | 836 |
Chronological Chapter | OOS-OE2 |
SID | 127430 |
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Judo sport is organized worldwide in the IFJ (International Judo Federation). In this organization, five continental federations are united. As a member of the EUJ (the European Judo Union), the Austrian Judo Association belongs to the IJF. He was founded on 29 January 1955 in the General Assembly of the Association for unarmed self-defense. With the awarding of the JUDO-WM 75 to the Austrian Judo Association he not only received an honorable but also a very difficult task. The archetype of judo is the traditional jiu-jitsu of ancient Japan. From this martial technique developed by refinement, systematization and inclusion of an ethical principle, the judo of Jigoro Kano. The actual birth of Judo was June 5, 1882, when Jigoro Kano began his training in the temple Eishoji, which was located in the district of Shitaya of Tokyo. Originally intended as a physical education for the youth, the foundations for judo sport were created here. The judo world championship is a tournament that lasts for a period of three days. The competitors are divided into six weight classes against each other, in light, welter, middle, low and heavyweight. In addition, there is still an undefined weight class.