noun
judo
JOO-doh
noun
1
A Japanese martial art and Olympic sport focused on throws, holds, and grappling rather than striking.
"She won a bronze medal in judo at the Olympics."
How to Use Judo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA grappling-based martial art developed from jujutsu, now also a competitive sport.
Common pairings
practice judo
judo throw
judo black belt
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese judo, literally "the soft way."