Judo, a martial art with roots in traditional Japanese jujitsu, has evolved into a refined sport emphasizing physical and mental discipline. Founded in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, judo was designed ...

Armlock: The legitimate application of pressure to an opponent's elbow joint to force a submission. Awasewaza: Ippon by two waza-ari – in other words, a full win consisting of two half-wins. Bout: A ...

The Dushanbe Grand Slam kicked off with thrilling judo action, packed stands, and historic moments. Madina Qurbonzoda, just 17, claimed bronze for Tajikistan, as stars like Buchard and Aghayev took ...