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Quick fact file Judo is a Japanese– sport.Judo is a Japanese– sport. There is no punching or kicking in judo: in fact, judo means the gentle way!There is no punching or kicking in judo: in fact, judo means the gentle way! Karate or jujitsu and most other martial arts are for self defence and you don’t get to use them on each other as much as you do in judo.Karate or jujitsu and most other martial arts are for self defence and you don’t get to use them on each other as much as you do in judo. Judo is an Olympic sport.Judo is an Olympic sport.

Hajime Let the fight begin! I have been doing judo for around three and a half years, however judo is for all ages.I have been doing judo for around three and a half years, however judo is for all ages. Although it may look rough it’s actually great fun!Although it may look rough it’s actually great fun! The first thing you learn in judo is how to break fall, that is when you get thrown you slam your forearm onto the mat jus as you hit he ground- this absorbs the impact and allows you to fight on!The first thing you learn in judo is how to break fall, that is when you get thrown you slam your forearm onto the mat jus as you hit he ground- this absorbs the impact and allows you to fight on!

OSAEKOMI The hold is on! When you throw someone successfully, the referee gives a score.When you throw someone successfully, the referee gives a score. A yuko is 5 points, waza-ari 7 and ippon 10.A yuko is 5 points, waza-ari 7 and ippon 10. If your score is not an ippon, you try to put your opponent into a hold down. The longer you hold them the better score you'll get.If your score is not an ippon, you try to put your opponent into a hold down. The longer you hold them the better score you'll get. Also, if your over 12, you learn a variety of arm and leg locks.Also, if your over 12, you learn a variety of arm and leg locks.

Hansoku-make Disqualification! If you break a rule in judo, it doesn’t go unnoticed.If you break a rule in judo, it doesn’t go unnoticed. You will receive from the ref- a shido!You will receive from the ref- a shido! If you get four shidos: Hansoku-make.If you get four shidos: Hansoku-make. If this happens you are disqualified, your opponent will win…If this happens you are disqualified, your opponent will win…

MATTE Stop! When the referee says stop you and your opponent stop fighting, get up and wait to resume, unless the fight is over.When the referee says stop you and your opponent stop fighting, get up and wait to resume, unless the fight is over. If the fight is over, then the person with the highest score wins. If it is a draw, then the person who attacked most (decided by the ref) wins.If the fight is over, then the person with the highest score wins. If it is a draw, then the person who attacked most (decided by the ref) wins. If an ippon is scored the fight ends immediately.If an ippon is scored the fight ends immediately.

Judo isn’t just about strength, or how well you can throwJudo isn’t just about strength, or how well you can throw You need to be fast thinking; determined and hard working.You need to be fast thinking; determined and hard working. Because when you step on to the mat, all you have is your knowledge and your wits about you………………Because when you step on to the mat, all you have is your knowledge and your wits about you………………

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