Abstract - The martial art of judo as educational contents for children who living in an open society
The purpose of this article is to examine the role of judo as a highly valuable educational tool for children growing up in an open society. Literature analysis in the field of general pedagogy combined with expertise in the field of martial arts has shown possible benefits of practicing martial art of judo, based on a foundation of traditional Budo. The second part of this article presents results of surveys, based on the main research problem: What educational value does practicing martial arts of judo have on primary school students in Opole? In order to solve the main problem an interview questionnaire consisting of 14 questions was developed to answer four specific and detailed problems. Analysis of the literature in the field of martial arts judo, and the obtained statements of young respondents, which include motives of practicing judo, the most attractive part of the training in judo; described feelings towards the opponent during a fight described feelings towards the opponent during a fight, and the belief of these young students about the possibility of practicing judo in primary schools support the basis of the premises that martial arts of judo indeed has a high educational value and can help shape a progressive open society which is based on the foundation of universal values.