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…
Category: Judo
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…
WATCH: A female Judoka throws security during public confrontation at presser
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…
Ukraine released stamps featuring Vladimir Putin judo thrown by a boy
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…
WATCH: Olympic judoka faces off against national champion wrestler in nogi bjj
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…
African Judo instructor goes too far with slamming technique, causes fan outrage
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…
Olympic Judo champions explain why they will never transition to MMA
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…
WATCH: Which judo techniques are the most effective for self-defense in real life situations
Judo is a martial art renowned for its powerful throws and self-defense techniques, has gained attention in real life scenarios. In this article, we will explore the most effective Judo…
Ukraine set to boycott Judo world championships over Russian, Belarusian participation
The Ukrainian Judo Federation (UJF) announced on Monday that Ukrainian athletes will not participate in the World Judo Championships in Qatar, which is set to take place next week. The…
WATCH: UFC Hall of Famer completely dismisses BJJ, because it’s ‘watered down judo’
Don Frye is a retired American mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor. He competed in various MMA organizations such as UFC, Pride, and K-1 during the 1990s and early…