The Tale of Pavel Bojar, Sumo’s Skinniest Champion
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…
Category: Judo
IJF confirms upcoming change of Judo Olympic Rules, unclear if they’re reinstating Leg grabs
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…
Leg grabs are coming back to Judo
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…
WATCH: Former boxing world champion Rolly Romero was a judoka before becoming a pro boxer
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…
Critical comparison of Jiggoro Kano and Gracies highlights the differences between Judo and BJJ even today
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.…
Merab Dvalishvili pledges 6 figure reward from the state of Georgia for growth of grappling in the region
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…
Travis Stevens: Judo Has More Brotherhood & Less Politics Than BJJ
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…
WATCH: Judo instructor urges older people to train break falls
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,…
Teddy Riner: Mental preparation is as vital as physical and technical preparation for high level competition
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…
WATCH: Freestyle Wrestler Enters Judo Tournament, Wins Just By Using Wrestling
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…