Judo term
Judoka: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- joo-doh-kah
- Meaning
- A person who practices Judo
In Judo
A judoka is anyone who practices Judo, whether they are learning, teaching, competing, or returning to the mat after a break.
How to recognize it
Use the word for the people taking part in class, a demonstration, randori, or a match.
Quick check
What is a person who practices Judo called?
Reveal answer
A judoka.
Keep it distinct
Person versus instructor
A may be a judoka too, but sensei names the teaching role while judoka names the Judo practitioner.