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  • 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 a crowd favorite and European champion from Montpellier 2023, alongside her victory at this year’s Paris Martinez Abelenda, although facing a tougher path by rankings, showcases the unpredictable nature of judo With Japan's storied history in judo, expectations are high for Nagayama. This setting heralds a thrilling commencement to the judo competitions in Paris, promising unpredictability

  • Teddy Riner's Dramatic Ippon Secures Gold for France Against Japan in Team Judo Olympic Finale

    In the subsequent bout, Takayama executed an o-uchi-gari against Dicko, winning with a waza-ari despite Double Olympic champion Hifumi Abe then faced Joan-Benjamin Gaba in a masterclass of judo. In a tense six-minute contest, Riner, now a judo icon, threw Saito for ippon, sealing the gold for France Key Highlights: France defended their mixed team judo title in a thrilling final against Japan at the This event marked only the second time that mixed team judo has been featured in the Olympic Games, following

  • Judo's Untold Stories: The Lives of Jigoro Kano’s Students

    He studied jujitsu at the end of Japan’s feudal era and was motivated to create judo. He founded the Kodokan, which became the center for judo internationally. He saw judo’s future as a sport, and that put him at odds with Kano, who continued to promote judo as SHIRO SAIGO (1866-1922) Shiro Saigo is a beloved judo figure. All three of Jigoro Kano’s students made tremendous contributions to early judo.

  • 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

  • Shock Departure: Christophe Massina Quits French Judo Coaching After Historic Paris 2024 Victory!

    Christophe Massina's career with the French Judo Federation is nothing short of legendary. to the sport, Massina has been a pivotal force behind some of the most memorable moments in French judo French U23 women's team, laying the groundwork for a career that would see him ascend to the pinnacle of judo His leadership was crucial in shaping the French judo teams that competed at the highest level. coach is a testament to his ability to inspire and lead, bringing countless victories to the French judo

  • 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 Who are the breakout judo stars at the 2024 Paris Olympics? The Paris Games offer a prime opportunity for emerging talents to shine. women’s division, Anna-Maria Wagner of Germany and Christa Deguchi of Canada represent the future of judo The Tokyo 2020 gold medalist continues to excel in judo despite recent motherhood.

  • 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 heartfelt performances, Buchard, a silver medalist from Tokyo, is aiming to reach the top of the podium in Paris The Abes are set to create another magical moment in Paris, yet several competitors are prepared to challenge Each of the top three seeds from Tokyo is poised for success again in Paris, joined by other strong contenders The judo arena in Paris is set for dramatic bouts and potential upsets, with every athlete aiming to

  • Top 5 Iconic Olympic Ippons: Moments of Judo Mastery

    Judo, a martial art that exemplifies the principles of balance, leverage, and technique, has been an Among the many moves in judo, the ippon stands out as the epitome of skill—a perfectly executed maneuver Tadahiro Nomura’s Triple Olympic Triumph (1996, 2000, 2004) Tadahiro Nomura of Japan remains a judo legend by winning back-to-back gold medals in 2012 and 2016, becoming the first American to achieve this in judo barriers at the 1964 Tokyo Games by becoming the first non-Japanese judoka to win an Olympic gold in judo

  • From Tatami to Octagon: How Olympic Judo Shapes MMA's Greatest Fighters

    Olympic judo has become a hidden powerhouse in MMA, with athletes who bring its techniques often finding While Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling have traditionally garnered attention, Olympic judo offers unique Submission Savvy: Judo's Gripping Influence on MMA’s Ground Game One of judo’s legacies in MMA is the Mental Edge: Judo’s Strategic Discipline in MMA Olympic judo instills not only physical skills but a Why Judo’s Legacy Continues to Thrive in MMA The integration of Olympic judo in MMA provides fighters

  • World Judo Day 2024: Celebrating the Spirit of Discipline and Respect on the Global Martial Arts Stage!

    Each year on October 28, the world celebrates World Judo Day, honoring the legacy and philosophy of Judo Honoring Kano’s Birthday and His Vision for Judo Celebrating World Judo Day on October 28 is particularly the development of modern Olympic Judo has made Judo one of the most widely practiced martial arts globally Global Events and Activities on World Judo Day Across continents, Judo federations organize events such Judo’s Growing Influence in MMA and Modern Martial Arts Judo's impact is profound in mixed martial arts

  • The Difference Between Judo And Karate

    blackbeltmag.com The Difference Between Judo And Karate Gary Goltz 13–17 minutos For my Black Belt Blog The History Of Judo Judo, a Japanese martial art, was initially referred Here are some of the benefits of learning judo: Advantages Of Learning Judo It helps grow strength and Attention Judo Veterans - Register Now for the Veterans Judo Open - Myrtle Beach August 26th, 2023. Please send them to gary@garygoltz.com, thanks

  • Why Should Judo be in the MMA's Spotlight

    Judo Is an Effective Martial Art The first and most obvious reason why judo belongs in the MMA's spotlight Nathan Goltz Teaching Judo at UCS 2023 For the past year Nathan Goltz, 5th Dan in Judo, 1st Dan in Updates: Japanese culture event at Kimono exhibition in Paris | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News More on the Judo Junior Olympics, Shreveport, LA 24th Saturday - Sensei Gary's Birthday Scrimmage, Claremont, CA 25th Please send them to gary@garygoltz.com, thanks.

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