judo master

Skilled throw instructor

A judo master is someone who has achieved the highest levels of skill and knowledge in judo, the Japanese martial art focused on throws and grappling.

The term implies decades of practice and often teaching authority.

In casual use, judo master may describe anyone impressively skilled at judo, regardless of formal rank: She trained under a judo master in Tokyo.

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throw · grapple · discipline · training partner · martial artist · submission · gi · Olympic · choke · armbar · choke hold · referee · bow · technique · hip toss · groundwork · wrist lock · grip

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Lowest martial arts rank

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