top of page


2024 Olympic Judo Day 3: Thrilling Battles Await with Top Contenders in Action
2024 Olympic Games Day 3 falls on Monday, July 29th, promises another round of thrilling judo action with world champions...
Black Belt Team
Jul 18, 2024


Paris Olympics Judo Day Two: Top Contenders and Medal Predictions for U52kg and U66kg Categories
Day Two of judo at the Paris Olympic Games will take place on Sunday, July 28th, featuring competitors in the U52kg and U66kg weight classes
Black Belt Team
Jul 17, 2024


Paris Olympics 2024 - Judo Day Highlights: Who Will Follow Up Distria Krasniqi and Naohisa Takato at Day 1, Key Contenders in Lightweight Divisions
The inaugural judo events at the Paris Olympic 2024 Games are scheduled for Saturday, July 27th, with the spotlight on the lightweight..
Black Belt Team
Jul 17, 2024


Olympic Judo Competitors Gather in Paris for the 2024 Games, Amid Rising Excitement and Historic Torch Relay
Several judo athletes have already arrived in France for the Olympic Games, including the refugee team that landed on Monday...
Black Belt Team
Jul 17, 2024


From Tradition to Trend: How Martial Arts Revolutionized Finnish Sports and Culture
The article highlights Finland's impressive record in judo, organized since 1958, boasting 120 clubs with over 4,500 practitioners...
Black Belt Team
Jul 14, 2024


Olympic Judo Champion Gella Vandecaveye Fights Childhood Blindness in Rwanda with Crowdfunding
Olympic judo gold medalist Gella Vandecaveye is leveraging her platform to combat a preventable crisis: childhood blindness in Rwanda...
Black Belt Team
Jul 11, 2024


Russian Judo Federation Boycotts Paris Olympics Over IOC Athlete Selection Controversy
The Russian Judo Federation has decided to boycott the upcoming Paris Olympic Games...
Black Belt Team
Jun 29, 2024


Tulika Maan: Aiming to Reshape Indian Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics
At 25, this heavyweight judoka from New Delhi has become a beacon of hope for Indian judo, ready to propel it to unprecedented heights...
Black Belt Team
Jun 27, 2024


Defying Age: Will Tai Tin, 39, to Become Oldest Judoka at Paris 2024 Olympics
As the judo world anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympics, Will Tai Tin, a 39-year-old judoka from Samoa, is poised to make history as the...
Black Belt Team
Jun 26, 2024


A History of Olympic Judo: Milestones, Champions, and Global Impact
Judo, a martial art originating in Japan, made its Olympic debut at the 1964 Tokyo Games and has since become a captivating spectacle...
Black Belt Team
Jun 26, 2024


Dominating the Tatami: The Remarkable Journey of Judo Champion Teddy Riner
Even from a young age, Riner showed a remarkable aptitude for judo, as well as a passion for football...
George Chung
Jun 25, 2024


Top 5 Iconic Olympic Ippons: Moments of Judo Mastery
Over the decades, certain ippons have not only clinched victories but have also left an indelible mark...
Black Belt Team
Jun 24, 2024


Understanding the Dynamics of Olympic Mixed Team Judo and Strategies for Success
This format not only diversifies the competition but also intensifies the spectator experience by blending various skills in....
Black Belt Team
Jun 24, 2024


Stunning Photos of Sensei Keiko Fukuda (The Last Living Student of Judo's Founder Kanō Jigorō) by Iconic Photographer Cathy Cade
Judo practitioner Sensei Keiko Fukuda (born April 12, 1913, Tokyo, Japan and died February 9, 2013 at 99 years old in San Francisco, CA)..
Tom Callos + Black Belt Team
Jun 11, 2024


Exploring Judo's Distinctive Role and Impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approach, judo, a martial art with roots in the ancient samurai traditions, is set to....
Black Belt Team
Jun 11, 2024


21-Year-Old Huh Mimi Triumphs to Become -57kg Judo World Champion, Eyes Paris 2024 Gold
At just 21 years old, Huh Mimi has clinched the -57kg Judo World Champion title, demonstrating her prowess...
Black Belt Team
Jun 6, 2024


Neutral Judo Team Announced for Paris Olympics 2024: Key Selections and Prospects
The lineup of neutral judo athletes, primarily Russian, has been finalized for the upcoming Paris Olympics...
Black Belt Team
Jun 6, 2024


Emerging Judo Stars to Watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The judo competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is set to capture the attention of fans worldwide.
Black Belt Team
Jun 5, 2024


2024 Olympics: Will Japan's Judo Dominance Continue in Paris?
The Olympics consistently captivate global sports fans, and the upcoming 2024 Games in Paris
Black Belt Team
Jun 3, 2024


Unlocking the Benefits of Judo for Students: Enhancing Physical Fitness and Academic Success
Judo, a martial art with roots in 19th century Japan, is more than just a sport or self-defense technique; it's a comprehensive discipline..
Black Belt Team
Jun 1, 2024


Predicting Judo Gold Medal Favorites for the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Olympic flame is more than just a symbol; it's a beacon of hope and dreams for athletes worldwide, especially for judokas..
Black Belt Team
Jun 1, 2024


Nekoda Smythe-Davis: The Unyielding Journey of a Judo Champion
British judoka Nekoda Smythe-Davis recently shared on social media that she did not qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Black Belt Team
May 31, 2024




Which Martial Arts Styles Are Most Effective for Self Defense?
We live in a pretty dangerous world these days. Despite our best efforts, a physical confrontation can happen at any time during even the...
Charles Earley
Dec 15, 2023
bottom of page