The Kodokan has released its highly anticipated new rules regarding leg grabs in Japanese judo, presenting a nuanced approach that both preserves traditional judo principles while allowing for technical diversity.…
What starts as a casual exchange often takes an unexpected twist, and this clip is no exception. The O-Goshi, or “Big Hip Throw,” has long been a cornerstone of judo…
In Russia, wrestling reigns supreme as the national sport. While soccer enjoys popularity in major cities, wrestling’s reach extends far beyond, from European Russia through Oriental Russia and across the…
In a display of martial arts expertise, accomplished Judo champion Aurélia Agel recently demonstrated the effectiveness of Judo defensive techniques to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Kevin Lee on his…
Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii believes recent changes to judo rules in Japan could pressure the International Judo Federation (IJF) to modify its own regulations. According to Ishii, the All…
Satoshi Ishii, the youngest ever Olympic judo champion, embraced vegetarianism as part of his Buddhist upbringing and training. In a revealing interview on Bodoni’s podcast, Ishii shared that he attended…
Former Olympic judo champion Satoshi Ishii believes the rule changes in judo that eliminated leg grabs and double leg takedowns were politically motivated to benefit certain athletes and organizations. In…
In the world of sumo wrestling, where massive bodies collide in fierce competition, one unlikely champion emerged from the Czech Republic to defy expectations. Pavel Bojar, known in Japan as…
The International Judo Federation (IJF) is set to implement significant changes to the sport’s Olympic ruleset following the 2024 Paris Games. Florin Daniel Lascau, the IJF’s head refereeing director, revealed…
The All Japan Judo Federation (AJF) has shaken up the competitive judo scene by reinstating a long-debated rule, known as “Ashitori” or foot-grabbing, in the All Japan Judo Championships. This…
