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Speak judo.

Learn the words, throws, and rules you hear on the mat in quick, playful lessons. From white belt all the way to black.

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Sensei calls “Matte!” What do you do?

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  • ReiBow
  • HajimeBegin
  • MatteStop or wait
  • DojoTraining place
  • SenseiTeacher
  • TatamiMat
  • JudogiJudo uniform
  • ObiBelt
  • ToriThe person doing the technique
  • UkeThe person receiving the technique
  • UkemiBreakfall or receiving movement
  • KuzushiBreaking balance
  • TsukuriEntry or fitting in
  • KakeExecution
  • Nage-wazaThrowing techniques
  • Ne-wazaGround techniques
  • OsaekomiHold-down is on
  • RandoriFree practice
  • IpponFull point
  • Waza-ariAlmost ippon
  • Sore-madeThat is all

How it works

Learning that feels like a game

Bite-sized

Every lesson is a few quick steps. Fits before practice, on the bus, or between classes.

Say it right

147 Japanese terms, each with pronunciation and a meaning in plain words.

Ready for the mat

Technique lessons end with one thing to notice or ask about at your next practice.

Techniques

42 throws and holds, illustrated

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