Judo has its origin in ancient ______ art of Ju - jitsu.

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The correct answer is Japanese.Key Points

Judo is a Japanese martial art that originated in the late 19th century.
It was developed by Jigoro Kano, who was a practitioner of Ju-jitsu, a traditional Japanese martial art.
Ju-jitsu is a close-combat fighting system that originated in feudal Japan and was used by the samurai.
Judo is based on the principles of Ju-jitsu but emphasizes throws, pins, and joint locks rather than strikes and kicks.
Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964 and is now practiced worldwide.

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Malaysian martial arts include Silat, which is a system of self-defense that emphasizes strikes, joint locks, and throws.
Korean martial arts include Taekwondo, which is a system of self-defense that emphasizes kicks, strikes, and blocks.
Chinese martial arts include Kung Fu, which is a term that refers to a wide range of styles that emphasize strikes, kicks, and acrobatic movements.