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Judo is a martial art and unarmed self-defense system focused on throwing or pinning with a minimum amount of physical effort. It is based on jujitsu.

Judo is also a sport and an event in the Summer Olympic Games.

In the sport of judo, the object is to score points by throwing or pinning one’s opponent. Names of points awarded for different kinds of throws or holds include yuko and waza-ari. A point known as an ippon is awarded to a competitor who displays perfect technique and results in an automatic victory in the match. A minor penalty is called a shido. A major penalty is known as a hansoku-make and results in disqualification.

Many of the throwing techniques used in judo have been adopted in other sparring sports, including in mixed martial arts.

A person who practices or competes in judo can be called a judoka.

Example: I practice judo, but not competitively—just for self defense and exercise.

The first records of the word judo in English come from the 1880s. It comes from the Japanese word ��ū��ō. The first part, ��ū, is also used in jujitsu and means “soft” or “gentleness.” It derives from the Middle Chinese ��ó��, “soft.” The ending ��ō also derives from Middle Chinese and means “way” or “method.” The do in the name of the Korean martial art tae kwon do is based on the same root.

Judo was developed from the traditional Japanese martial art of jujitsu, a system of unarmed self-defense perfected by the samurai. In 1882, Japanese educator Kanō Jigorō established a training school to teach a form of jujitsu he had developed that aimed to eliminate some of its more dangerous elements. Judo spread throughout Japan and was eventually developed into a sport that gained popularity internationally.

Judo was first featured as a special event in the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. It was made a permanent Olympic event in 1972. The women’s judo event was added in 1992.

What are some other forms related to judo?

• judoka (noun)

What are some words that share a root or word element with judo?��

• jujitsu
• tae kwon do

What are some words that often get used in discussing judo?

• martial art
• self-defense
• belt
• grappling
• pin
• throw

Judo is practiced as both a martial art and a sport. It is especially known for its throwing techniques.

BREAKING: Judoka Shohei Ono won gold in the the men's under-73 kilogram division on Monday at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan, giving Japan a fourth judo gold medal in just the third day of competition in the sport. 🥋

— The Japan Times (@japantimes)

Kosovo's Judoka Nora Gjakova won the Olympic gold medal in the women's -57 kg weight division on Monday, beating Sarah-Leonie Cysique of France in the final.

— Reuters Sports (@ReutersSports)

All judo matches are four minutes long with no designated rest periods, but the clock will stop during breaks in action to ensure that the athletes compete for the full four minutes.

— Devin Heroux (@Devin_Heroux)

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In the sport of judo, a score known as an ippon results in an automatic victory.