WATCH: Judoka gets DQ-ed for biting
A dramatic situation unfolded at the European Junior Championship when a Polish judoka was disqualified after video review revealed he had bitten his Spanish opponent during their match. The extraordinary…
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Georgian Judo Star Beka Gviniashvili Transitions into MMA
A decorated Georgian judoka is preparing to make waves in a new combat sport arena. Beka Gviniashvili, whose impressive career on the judo mats has spanned over a decade, is…
Tokyo Olympic Judo gold medalist Wolf Aaron is transitioning to Pro Wrestling
Tokyo Olympic judo gold medalist Aaron Wolf has officially signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). The announcement came during a press conference where NJPW President Tanahashi revealed that Wolf…
WATCH: Judoka gets DQ-ed for a slam
The mat fell silent as referees huddled together reviewing what had just transpired in front of hundreds of spectators. What should have been a technical exchange between two skilled competitors…
Dr. Rhadi Ferguson Says BJJ Is Unequivocally Judo
In a bold declaration that’s sending ripples through the martial arts community, Dr. Rhadi Ferguson—a seventh-degree judo black belt, fifth-degree BJJ practitioner and 2004 Olympian—has made an uncompromising statement about…
Judoka pleads with community to ‘save Judo’: IJF has created a game of grip tag with approved throws that they agree to score
A passionate voice from the judo community is sounding an alarm about what they see as the systematic erosion of traditional judo. Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, a respected coach and lifelong…
WATCH: Judoka chases down and kicks opponent, gets DQ-ed
Chaos erupted at the European Cup judo competition in Skopje as a Georgian competitor’s moment of frustration led to an unprecedented breach of sportsmanship that stunned spectators and officials alike.…
Judo influencer claims old school Jiu-jitsu was a lot more hardcore than we think
Popular judo influencer Chadi has made waves in the martial arts community with his latest claims about the harsh reality of early Japanese jiu-jitsu, arguing that modern practitioners have greatly…
Judo Legend Ilias Iliadis Urges Judoka to Develop Their Own Style Instead of Copying World-Famous Athletes
Olympic champion Ilias Iliadis has delivered a powerful message to the judo community emphasizing the importance of developing individual techniques rather than blindly imitating celebrated athletes. The Greek legend’s advice…
WATCH: Cowboy takes down rival with judo throw for sitting on his horse
A remarkable moment captured on video has martial arts enthusiasts buzzing across social media platforms, as a cowboy demonstrates the practical application of judo techniques in an unexpected setting. The…