judoists

Japanese martial artists

Judoists are practitioners of judo, the Japanese martial art focused on throws and grappling.

The word is a somewhat awkward English formation; judo practitioners or judoka (the Japanese term) appear more commonly in practice.

culture

sensei

Japanese word for teacher

  • dojoMartial arts school
  • tatamiWoven rush floor mat
  • giMartial arts uniform

bowing · etiquette · dan · obi · sempai · matte

technique

throw

Propel by arm motion

  • gripSecure manual hold
  • sweepBrush clean with broom
  • armlockRestraint immobilizing the limb

chokehold · pin · submission · hold-down · escape · counter · stranglehold · takedown

philosophy

respect

Regard with honor

humility · self-control · courtesy · honor · self-improvement · integrity · patience · focus · restraint · commitment

competition

Olympics

Global athletic contest

competitor · bout · match · contest · podium · bracket · referee · qualification · ranking · finals

training

conditioning

Learned behavioral adaptation

flexibility · drills · coach · sparring · repetition · fitness · athleticism · preparation · regimen · warmup

Opposites
martial art technique type

judoistskickboxers

Combat sport competitors

strikers · boxers · karateka

combat philosophy

judoistsstrikers

Those who cease work

punchers · kickers

athletic philosophy

judoistsbrawlers

People who engage in fistfights

sluggers

Family

judoist

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G