Judo term

Judo: Judo Meaning

Pronunciation
joo-doh
Meaning
The gentle way

In Judo

Judo is a Japanese martial art and sport in which practice develops balance, timing, control, and respect through throws, groundwork, and partner work.

How to recognize it

You are talking about Judo when you mean the whole practice, not one person, one technique, or the place where training happens.

Quick check

What does Judo name: a person or the martial art?

Reveal answer

The martial art and sport.

Keep it distinct

Practice, not a practitioner

names the art and sport. A person who practices it is a .

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