Abstract
It is important for us to think of how Judo will continue to advance in the future for Judoists in Japan and other countries. We must study not only how value different countries remain the same, but also how they differ. This study pertains to the values of New Zealand Judoists, in particular how Japanese values towards Sports differ between Japanese Judoists and their New Zealand counterparts. The study was in the form of a survey, and the data was analyzed from the viewpoint of four factors. The following results were revealed.
1. The New Zealand study self-discipline was important. Due to the strong influence of English Sports values which state that a person becomes stronger in mind and body through Sports, the spiritual aspect of Judo is readily accepted.
2. The study group also agreed that technical self-discipline was important. Although data was not available for other New Zealand Sports players, it was felt that in the technical aspects of self-discipline, the influence of this Japanese value was apparent.
3. Due to the strong influence of the formal, traditional English Sports values taught in the public schools, the traditional values of Judo were also traditional foundation for New Zealand Judoists.
4. The emotions of shame and obligation to the group are not considered to be of greatrts of all types are played primarily for personal pleasure and in the spirit of amateurism. This attitudes is evident in their approach to Judo as Well.
