Israel has accused an Algerian judo competitor of deliberately failing a weigh-in to avoid facing their own judoka at the Paris Olympics. Algeria’s Redouane Messaoud Dris, who was gearing up…
At the judo competition in Paris, defending Olympic champion Uta Abe was left inconsolable after suffering a surprise defeat against the world number one, Diyora Keldiyorova of Uzbekistan. Abe, who…
Kayla Harrison, the two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, has recently shared her experiences training with UFC champion Alex Pereira. During her appearance on “The MMA Hour” with Ariel Helwani,…
On her wedding day, a female judo practitioner took the guests by surprise when she showcased her impressive martial arts skills. In a video that has gone viral, the bride,…
Ronda Rouseyhas recently revealed that the accumulative neurological injuries she sustained during her early days in Judo were a significant factor in her eventual downfall in the UFC. Rousey, who…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
