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Judo techniques in modern gaming: How throws like seoi nage and uchi mata found a second life on screen

Judo's throws are built for the tatami, but their mechanics (the pull, the pivot, the sudden reversal of gravity) translate surprisingly well to a controller. From arcade fighting...

Why Shoulder Injuries in Judo Can Be So Problematic

Every Judoka Knows the Risk. Judo is built around control and safe falling. From the first day on the tatami, judoka learn how to breakfall. Good ukemi protects the head, the neck...

O Soto Gari And O Soto O Toshi - What Is The Difference

O-soto-gari v O-soto-otoshi — Understanding the Real Mechanical Difference The comparison of O-soto-gari v O-soto-otoshi often confuses judoka because both look almost identical...

Japanese Uchi Mata Secrets Satoshi Ishii DVD Review [2026]

Key Takeaways JAPANESE UCHI MATA SECRETS SATOSHI ISHII DVD AVAILABLE HERE The Uchi Mata is the most recognizable throw in Judo. It is a direct, powerful, and devastating technique...

Ultimate Uchi Mata Justin Flores DVD Review [2026]

Key Takeaways: ULTIMATE UCHI MATA JUSTIN FLORES DVD DOWNLOAD The Uchi Mata is the iconic throw of Judo — the technique that defines the sport. But for BJJ and MMA grapplers, the tr...

Fan Favorite Takeshi Sasaki could demolish any opponent in his category

Fan favorites are usually dynamic players who were World and/or Olympic Champions. You can think of names like Uta Abe, Shohei Ono, Giorgi Zantaraia and Ilias Iliadis, as examples...

R. J. Speers Stakes: Judo

R. J. Speers Stakes

IJF Olympic portrait: Shinji Hosokawa

Shinji Hosokawa won Olympic gold 1984 in Los Angeles and in 1985 the world championships in Seoul. He was coach of Tadahiro Nomura at Tenri University and Shohei Ono and Joshiro Ma...

The Sacrifice Throw Blueprint Dainis Nguyen-Huu DVD Review [2026]

Key Takeaways DOWNLOAD NOW: SACRIFICE THROW BLUEPRINT DAINIS NGUYEN-HUU  Sacrifice throws sit in a strange place in BJJ. Everyone knows they exist — Tomoe Nage is one of the first...

Kokoro Fujishiro resists the opposition in Qingdao for gold

The final for women U52kg in Qingdao was between Mascha Ballhaus who held a slight advantage in the standing exchanges, against Fujishiro repeatedly looked to capitalise in ne-waza...

1967 World Championships: Ruska breaks Japanese monopoly in Salt Lake City

The 1967 World Judo Championships marked another important chapter in the sport's rapid international development. Held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from 9 to 11 August, it was the fir...

Biblical Narrative & Judo Practice

Grounding Biblical Narrative and Judo Practice in Shared Principles of Calling The discussion of Ezra and Nehemiah (Watch the short video if you are unfamiliar) lies with the stor...

Judo Muscle Growth Stretching - Building Strength, Flexibility, and Power

Judo Muscle Growth Stretching: Boosting Strength, Mobility, and Performance Judo demands strength, power, flexibility, and endurance. Therefore, Judo Muscle Growth Stretching can...

Undefeated Judo Masters of All Time: Titles, Records and Unbeaten Runs

Teddy Riner's comeback is on hold again. On 5 August 2026, the five-time Olympic champion withdrew from the Lima Grand Prix with a training injury, pushing his first individual out...

Narumi Tanioka breaks through in IJF World Tour with another gold

The final for women U63kg in Qingdao brought together two of Asia's finest young talents and immediately lived up to expectations. JiSu Kim (OR) came within inches of taking the le...

Judo Walking Flexibility Routine - Mobility Through Stretching

Judo Walking Flexibility Routine Running for fitness between training is not for me, and frankly, that should not be a surprise given my age. Fortunately, maintaining fitness do...

Foot Prop Fundamentals Justin Flores DVD Review [2026]

Key Takeaways AVAILABLE HERE: FOOT PROP FUNDAMENTALS JUSTIN FLORES DVD The Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi — commonly translated as the foot prop or lifting foot sweep — is one of Judo’s most...

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Jeon Ki-Young at 53: The 'Judo Genius' who conquered the tatam

Few judoka have ever earned the nickname "Judo Genius", but for South Korea's Jeon Ki-Young it was more than justified. His combination of technical brilliance, tactical intelligen...

Tatsuki Ishihara captured third World Tour gold medal

The Japanese team is busy with a statement in Qingdao as Japan rules the medal table, also in the men's -73 kg category which is one of the most unpredictable events of the day. Th...

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Judo's Greatest Rivalries: The Head-to-Head Records That Defined Each Era

Teddy Riner returns to competition at the end of this month, at the inaugural Lausanne Grand Slam from 28 to 30 August, his first individual event since winning a third Olympic tit...

What should I wear to my first judo class?

First Judo Class Attire: What to Wear When Starting Judo Your First Judo Class Attire plays an important role in comfort, safety, and confidence during your first training session...

Baku Favorites Have to Earn the Label

A favorite can look untouchable on paper right up until the first grip is taken. With Baku approaching, rankings and recent medals give fans plenty to argue about, but judo has nev...