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Judo term

Judo

Pronunciation
joo-doh
Meaning
The gentle way

In Judo

Judo is a Japanese martial art and Olympic sport built around balance, timing, control, and respect.

Lessons that teach this

  • Welcome to JudoLearn the first words you will hear.
  • Judo HistoryLearn a compact timeline of Judo's development.

Core Concepts

The big ideas that define Judo.

Quick check

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

Reveal answer

The martial art and sport.

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