What is judo?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

It is performed in a dojo (Japanese word for judo hall) with mats/ padding called Tatami.Judo is a combat martial art which relies on quick reactions, balance, stamina and strnegth. The two kinds of fighting (randori) are called standing work (Tachi-waza) and ground work (Ne-waza) and there are many combinations that the player (judoka) can do, although they will most likely only master a few. Proper respect and discipline are taught in Judo, with strict rules on competition and in clubs. The ranking in Judo is split into two sections, each with their own rules, they are split into Junior and Senior, with the main difference being that the junior fighters cannot strangle or do joint locks. The grading consists of Japanese terminolgy and translation, and a sound confidence with the throws is needed. Senior fighters can grade up every three months, going up a belt at a time, but they have to learn three times as much in one go (unlike junior fighters, who have tags) and can grade up to brown belt (1st Kyu) until they earn their black by fighting a line of opponents.

Answer 3

I do Karate, and 'Dogi',or 'Gi' for short means our uniform. Since Judo and Karate are both Japanese, a Judogi probably means your uniform.

Answer 4

Judo is a martial art - a method of self-defence.

Answer 5

It’s an unarmed martial art that originated in Japan. It is also an Olympic sport since 1964.

Answer 6

Jujitsu means, "the art of softness."

Answer 7

a contestant in a judo match.

Answer 8

The gentle way.

Answer 9

The 'ju' in judo means 'gentle'.