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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In a remarkable display of her judo prowess, a female Judoka expertly handled a confrontation by throwing a security staff member to the ground. Kazakhstan, a country renowned for its…
In commemoration of a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country has released a set of stamps featuring an intriguing portrayal of Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a…
In a recent and captivating matchup, an Iranian Olympic judoka took on a national champion wrestler, showcasing the clash of two elite athletes from different grappling disciplines. Often, we hear…
A video of an African Judo instructor teaching throws to his students has gone viral recently. While combat sports fans are used to seeing incredible feats of athleticism and skill…
A while ago, one of the most dominant Judokas of all time renounced MMA. France’s Teddy Riner lamented the lack of morality in MMA and dispelled rumors that he’ll ever…
