Judo (Japanese: 柔道, Hepburn: Jūdō; lit. 'gentle way') is an unarmed modern Japanese martial art, combat sport, Olympic sport (since 1964), Paralympic sport (since 1988) and Commonwealth Games …

Jun 24, 2025 · Judo, a dynamic combat sport and modern martial art, originated in Japan in the late 19th century. Developed by Professor Jigoro Kano, judo, meaning “the gentle way,” emphasizes …

The official International Judo Federation website - IJF - is the judo hub for all the judo community members as well as those exploring the sport of judo. Judo is an Olympic sport since 1964.

Judo is a martial art and combat sport focused on throwing opponents to the ground, immobilizing them with a pin, or compelling them to submit through joint locks or chokes. Matches, divided into weight …

Jan 2, 2026 · Judo, system of unarmed combat, now primarily a sport. The rules of the sport of judo are complex. The objective is to cleanly throw, to pin, or to master the opponent, the latter being done by …

Judo, meaning "the gentle way", is an unarmed combat sport derived from jujitsu (also known as judō), created by Jigoro Kano in 1882. The idea that a smaller, weaker person may use leverage and …

Judo promotes self-discipline through scheduled practice sessions and evokes a sense of self-respect and respect for others. As a sport that evolved from a fighting art, Judo develops complete body …

Judo is a Japanese martial art that focuses on throws and grappling techniques to subdue opponents, with an emphasis on physical fitness, mental discipline, and sportsmanship.

Judo is a modern martial art and combat sport that originated in Japan in the late 19th century. It was founded by Jigoro Kano, who sought to create a martial art that emphasized technique and skill over …

The Gokyo no Waza as the standard syllabus of Judo throws originated in 1895. From 1920 to 1982 the Kodokan Gokyo no Waza was made up of 40 throws in 5 groups