RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Judo translates as “the gentle way.” But after nearly a week of competition at the Rio Olympics, the meaning of the Japanese martial art seems almost paradoxical; many of the ...

The first judo school dates back to 1882 in Tokyo. Traditionally a Japanese practice, it has gradually spread across the planet and established itself as one of the world's most popular combat sports.

When it comes to martial arts, very often people immediately think karate. However, one of the most popular is judo. Taken from jiu-jitsu, judo means "the gentle way." Imagine karate without the kicks ...

Organised by the French Judo Federation and the France Pavilion (COFREX), in co-operation with the All Japan Judo Federation, the event saw the core values of judo celebrated far beyond the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Judo translates as "the gentle way." But after nearly a week of competition at the Rio Olympics, the meaning of the Japanese martial art seems almost paradoxical; many of the ...

But after nearly a week of competition at the Rio Olympics, the meaning of the Japanese martial art seems almost paradoxical; many of the matches have ended brutally, with judo players strangling ...