Essien's Judo Academy.

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"New home, same discipline.

🥋 Essien's Judo Academy is now training at The Gymnasium, Package B of the National Stadium Abuja— first session TODAY/TOMORROW at 0800HRS.
All levels welcome.

Link in bio to join."

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Perspective and firstbprinciple thinking.

Representing Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, all her glory.

Essiens' Judo Academy invites you to its

2nd Edition Grading.

Date- 27th June 2026

Time - 1200pm

Venue - Judo Indoor Sports Hall, Old Parade Ground, Abuja.

RSVP - 08036818512, [email protected]

Jigoro Kano left us with two main pillars of Judo. While “Seiryoku Zenyo” (Maximum Efficiency) focuses on the physical, “Jita Kyoei” (Mutual Welfare and Benefit) focuses on the soul. It is the revolutionary idea that the goal of training is not just to defeat your opponent, but to help each other grow. In the dojo, you cannot improve without a partner who is willing to be thrown, and they cannot improve without you. This mutual reliance is the foundation of the Judo community—a reminder that we are all part of something much larger than ourselves.

Jita Kyoei is a lesson for life beyond the mats. It teaches us that true success is not achieved at the expense of others, but through collaboration and mutual respect. When you help a junior student with their breakfalls, or when you push your rival to be better, you are practicing the highest form of Judo. It is the principle that turns a combat sport into a way of building a better society. It reminds us that the ultimate victory is not a gold medal, but the positive impact we have on the people around us.

“The ultimate goal of Judo is to develop yourself into a person who can contribute something of value to the world.” — Jigoro Kano

How do you practice “Jita Kyoei” in your life outside of the dojo?

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Saturday, 9th May 2026.

What started as a normal training session with the FCT Judo team, had a VVIP storm the tatami with humility. The Nigerian Inspector General of Police staying fit.

A refined gentleman, rugged with intelligence to match, the team and the nation at large is proud to have him.

It was a memorable training session and the rest, like they say, is history.

Remind me! Why are you not practicing Judo?

Have you not heard of Jita Kyoei?

Shadow Integration : Control under pressure.

The best fighters are the most respectful.

Separate mastery from chaos.

The Principles of Judo are

Seiryoku Zenyo and Jita Kyoei .

The mentality drilled by this is what makes the resilient winners called Judo and since it spans throughout your life endeavors, its no wonder why Judokers are simply the best.

Once again, Congratulations. on your appointment as Nigeria's top cop.

We at Essiens Judo Academy celebrate you.