Yes, the names of the techniques areJapanese. Also they use a few Japanese commands, like start and stop.
There is no special mat for Judo, but the mat should be of thick padding and help ease the amount of pressure a person takes when being slammed on it.
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The word "judo" which originates from the Japanese language, means "the way of yielding." Do is commonly found in Martial Arts names because it means 'the way.' It is often translated as the 'gentle way'. That is not connotatively accurate.
No, "jado" is not a recognized English word. It may be a name or term in a different language.
Judo is japanese, so it remains judo in all languages.
Judo is japanese, so it remains judo in all languages.
The word judo is a noun. Judo is a Japanese martial art.
The French call it Judo, as do all the other countries.
Paralympic Judo participants are visually handicapped.
Judo is taught in Dojos
Judo
Judo originated from Japan