What is Kosen Judo? 

Kosen Judo is the branch of Judo that focuses on ground grappling, which in Judo are referred to as Ne-waza.

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History of Kosen Judo

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What does Kosen Judo mean?

Kosen Judo is an abbreviation of “kōtō senmon gakkō.” This literally translates to “Places of Higher Learning.”

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How do you win in Kosen Judo?

How do you win in Kosen Judo?

A practitioner can win a Kosen Judo match by scoring Ippon...

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When was Kosen Judo founded?

When was Kosen Judo founded?

The first Kosen Judo matches were held in 1898, and the first Kosen Judo tournament was held in 1914.

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