Judo term

Tatami: Judo Meaning

Pronunciation
tah-tah-mee
Meaning
Mat

In Judo

Tatami are the mats used for Judo practice. They define the padded surface for moving, falling, throwing, and groundwork.

How to recognize it

Recognize tatami when someone refers to stepping onto or off the mat, keeping the mat clean, or making space on the training surface.

Quick check

What are the mats used for Judo practice called?

Reveal answer

Tatami.

Keep it distinct

Mat versus training place

are the mats. The is the larger place in which training is held.

Lessons that teach this