Judo: meaning, definitions and examples
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judo
[ หdสuหdoส ]
martial art
Judo is a modern martial art that originated in Japan and focuses on throwing and grappling techniques. It emphasizes the principle of using an opponent's force against them rather than relying on one's own strength. Practitioners, known as judokas, wear a special uniform called a judogi. Judo can also be a competitive sport and has been included in the Olympic Games since 1964. The discipline promotes physical fitness, self-defense skills, and mental focus.
Synonyms
combat sport, grappling, martial art
Examples of usage
- She practices judo every week.
- Judo helped him to build confidence.
- He won a medal in the judo competition.
- Judo techniques can be useful for self-defense.
- She teaches judo to children.
Translations
Translations of the word "judo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น judo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคกเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Judo
๐ฎ๐ฉ judo
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะทัะดะพ
๐ต๐ฑ judo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ้
๐ซ๐ท judo
๐ช๐ธ judo
๐น๐ท judo
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ judo
๐ธ๐ฐ judo
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้
๐ธ๐ฎ judo
๐ฎ๐ธ jรบdรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะทัะดะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผdo
๐ฒ๐ฝ judo
Etymology
The word 'judo' comes from the Japanese characters 'ๆ' (ju), meaning 'gentle' or 'yielding', and '้' (do), meaning 'way' or 'path'. Judo was developed in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, who sought to create a system of physical education and moral philosophy through martial arts. Kano combined techniques from various traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu schools to form what he believed to be a more refined and scientific approach to unarmed combat. Judo quickly gained popularity in Japan and began to spread worldwide. The establishment of the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo played a crucial role in promoting and organizing judo as a distinct discipline. By the early 20th century, judo had made its way to Europe and the United States, eventually being recognized as an Olympic sport. The philosophy of judo not only focuses on physical techniques but also on mental training and the development of character.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,777 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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