He is the father of judo—thanks to Jigoro Kano, we can practice our favorite sport today! He studied and practiced jujitsu, a traditional martial art. From this foundation, Jigoro Kano developed judo, a more modern discipline that combines physical, mental, and ethical elements. He replaced some of the more violent aspects of jujitsu with throwing and control techniques, emphasizing the principle of "maximum efficiency with minimum effort" (Seiryoku Zenyo) and mutual benefit (Jita Kyoei). In 1882, he founded the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, which remains the center of judo to this day. Throughout his life, he worked tirelessly to promote judo worldwide. A graduate in literature and philosophy from the Imperial University of Tokyo, he played a key role in reforming physical education in Japan, believing that sports should serve as a means of moral and physical education. In 1909, he became the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Despite his passing on May 4, 1938, the efforts of Jigoro Kano and those he inspired bore fruit when judo was included in the Olympic program at the 1964 Tokyo Games. His philosophy of education through sport remains an inspiration for millions of practitioners worldwide and continues to evolve!