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Judo

Japanese modern martial art created in 1882.

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Judo

morote-seoi-nage

Sports; Judo

This is a two-arm shoulder throw.

naga-komi-waza

Sports; Judo

Throwing an opponent.

obi

Sports; Judo

The belt combatants wear in Judo. The color of the belt signifies the rank the combatant has reached. The belt is three meters long and it is wrapped around the waist twice.

osaekomi

Sports; Judo

This is the referee's order to start timing a hold.

osaekomi-toketa

Sports; Judo

This is the referee's order to stop timing a hold.

osaekomi-waza

Sports; Judo

This means to pin an opponent to the ground.

pants

Sports; Judo

The pants are made of cotton and are either blue or white. They are made so a rival should be able to get a grip on them.

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