The successful delivery of a single move can swing a judo match and lead to Olympic glory at Rio 2016. The judo score depends on different types of technique, which are known as ippon, wazari and yuko ...
Holding techniques include applying pressure to an opponent’s neck or manipulating the elbow joint, but thrusts and strikes – common in martial arts like karate – are only permitted in pre-arranged ...
When Colton Brown fights, he comes out swinging. The Piscataway, New Jersey native doesn't hold back. He goes for "ippon" -- judo's form of a knockout. "I try to be as aggressive as possible," Brown ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Ever since it was first developed in the late 19th century by Jigoro Kano, Judo has always been a martial art focused on overcoming an opponent through technical skill rather than ...
The International Judo Federation’s first visit to Cancun served up a dynamic second day of World Judo Tour competition at the Poliforum Benito Juarez.Mexico’s first Grand Prix started with a day th ...
Britain's Sally Conway produced three superb performances to reach the semi-finals of the women's judo on day five of the Rio Olympics. Conway defeated Turkey's Houda Miled by Ippon after just 57 ...
Holding techniques include applying pressure to an opponent’s neck or manipulating the elbow joint, but thrusts and strikes – common in martial arts like karate – are only permitted in pre-arranged ...