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…
Born in 1995 on American soil, Romero’s path to boxing success was paved by his father’s determination and sacrifice. Rolando Romero Sr., a three-time national amateur boxing champion in…
In a recent podcast episode, the Valente Brothers, provided a comparison between Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, and Helio Gracie, a key figure in the development of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.…
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has awarded a substantial monetary prize to two of the country’s UFC champions, Merab Dvalishvili and Ilia Topuria. Each UFC champion will receive one million…
In a candid discussion about the differences between judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , Olympic judoka Travis Stevens shed light on the unique aspects of each martial art and their respective…
A sports scientist and judo coach is advocating for a novel approach to prevent injuries from falls among older adults: teaching them judo-inspired techniques for falling safely. Dr. Katrina McDonald,…
In a revealing interview ahead of the 2024 Olympics, judo legend Teddy Riner emphasized the critical importance of mental preparation for elite athletes. The French heavyweight, who has since secured…
At a judo tournament, spectators witnessed an unconventional victory as a freestyle wrestler dominated the competition using pure wrestling techniques. The wrestler, sporting a white belt, showcased the effectiveness of…
Olympic judo silver medalist Travis Stevens has revealed an intriguing aspect of his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu strategy that may surprise many fans. Despite his world-class judo background, Stevens claims he relies…
