judo

/ˈdʒudoʊ/

/ˈdʒudəʊ/

Other forms: judos

Judo is a Japanese martial art. Practicing judo is sometimes dance-like and meditative, but it can also be competitive, with opponents attempting to throw each other to the ground.

Like most other modern martial arts, judo is an unarmed fighting technique that requires both a well-trained body and mind. It was created in the 1880s by a Japanese athlete and teacher who was strongly influenced by jujitsu. Today, millions of people practice judo, some of them competing annually in tournaments. You can tell how experienced someone is by the color of their belt, ranging from white (beginner) to black.

Definitions of judo

1. noun

   a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan
   type of:

   athletics, sport

   an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

   martial art

   any of several East Asian arts of weaponless self-defense; usually practiced as a sport