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Judo

Japanese modern martial art created in 1882.

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Judo

soremade

Sports; Judo

The referee's order to end the bout.

strangle hold

Sports; Judo

See Choke Hold.

sweep

Sports; Judo

This is a kick that takes a leg out from an opponent and knocks them off balance and most likely off their feet.

tatami

Sports; Judo

This is the foam mat's that are used to make up the competition area in judo.

throws

Sports; Judo

One of two ways to attempt to score points, along with "holds." There are five different ways of throwing an opponent: foot-and-leg system (ashi-waza), hip method (koshi-waza), throwing one's back on ...

tomoe-nage

Sports; Judo

This is a throw whereby the combatant is able to use their opponent's momentum to their advantage.

uchi-mata

Sports; Judo

This is an inner thigh throw.

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