In reference to Shiro Saigo (1866-1922), Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, stated “…he developed a skillful method of breakfalls that allowed him to use movement to avoid technique without experiencing discomfort. Many Judo practitioners do not attack fully for fear of exposing themselves to counter. Saigo did not concern himself with this. He exclusively took the strategy of attack, circumventing his opponents his opponents attacks by forcing them to take a defensive posture. consequently, his opponents constantly gave him openings for his own attacks.”

In reference to Shiro Saigo (1866-1922), Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, stated “…he developed a skillful method of breakfalls that allowed him to use movement to avoid technique without experiencing discomfort. Many Judo practitioners do not attack fully for fear of exposing themselves to counter. Saigo did not concern himself with this. He exclusively took the strategy of attack, circumventing his opponents his opponents attacks by forcing them to take a defensive posture. consequently, his opponents constantly gave him openings for his own attacks.”