WATCH: When Kyra Gracie grappled a male judoka
Kyra Gracie, a renowned black belt and founder of Instituto Kapacidade, found herself in an unexpected and intense match on a popular Japanese television program back in the day. Originally…
Category: Judo
WATCH: Officer embarrasses delinquent with judo
An officer skillfully used judo to subdue a delinquent, capturing the internet’s attention and sparking a flurry of reactions. The scene, reminiscent of a martial arts showdown, quickly became a…
WATCH: Female Judoka restrains Robber with a screwdriver, holds him down until police arrive
A female judoka demonstrated the value of martial arts training when she restrained a would-be robber armed with a screwdriver. This remarkable incident took place in a local store, where…
WATCH: Gene Lebell’s Infamous Pink Gi Originated when he went Japan to get his Black Belt
According to legendary judoka Karo Parisyan, the story behind Gene Lebell’s famous pink judo gi dates back to when Lebell had to travel to Japan to earn his black belt…
WATCH: Judo star can’t escape passing out in submissions in Tokyo
Russian judoka Madina Taimazova has suffered a troubling pattern of being choked unconscious during major tournaments in Tokyo over the past two years. Her troubles began at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics…
WATCH: Natsumi Tsunoda submitted all her opponents at Tokyo Grand Slam
Japanese judoka Natsumi Tsunoda put on a spectacular display of her signature juji-gatame technique on route to submitting all opponents at the recent 2023 Tokyo Grand Slam. The 48kg star…
Judo Olympian Satoshi Ishii: ‘I felt shame with the new rules of judo’
Renowned judoka Satoshi Ishii, a stalwart in the Judo community, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the recent changes and rules implemented in the sport. The 36-year-old judo veteran, known for…
WATCH: Got Newaza? Slick submission steals the show during Olympic Qualifiers
Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are both martial arts that have a significant connection, as they share historical roots and a focus on grappling techniques. Judo and BJJ both originated in…
WATCH: South Korean judoka slaps opponent, gets disqualified
In a dramatic turn of events at the Asian Games, South Korean judo athlete Lee Hye-kyeong faced disqualification from a semi-final match after a face slap incident that captured the…
WATCH: Judo black belt overwhelmed by knee on belly, taps to pressure
The International Judo Federation was aiming to tap into the popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This prompted them to introduce a series of Judo Ne Waza tournaments. These competitions closely mirror…