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judo

 

[ หˆdส’uหdoสŠ ]

Noun
Sports
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น judo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‚เคกเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Judo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ judo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทัŽะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ judo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”้“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท judo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ judo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท judo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆุฏูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ judo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ judo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ judo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรบdรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะทัŽะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒฃแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผdo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ judo

Word origin

The word 'judo' comes from the Japanese characters 'ๆŸ”' (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.