judokas
Japanese martial artists
Judokas are practitioners of judo, the Japanese martial art focused on throws and grappling.
The term applies to anyone who practices judo, from beginners to Olympic competitors: The judokas bowed before stepping onto the mat.
Singular: judoka.
Martial arts school
- tatamiWoven rush floor mat
- kataMartial arts movement pattern
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- drillingHole-making by rotation
sparring · sensei · coach · practice · fitness · strength · endurance · flexibility
Judo practice garment
Strap securing trousers
- obiJapanese robe sash
- danMartial arts proficiency level
- gradingAssigning marks to work
- promotionRank increase or publicity
stripes · master · beginner · intermediate · advanced · progression · certification
Respectful forward inclination
- respectRegard with honor
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- humilityFreedom from arrogance
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
self-control · honour · integrity · sportsmanship · tradition · ritual · sensei · meditation
Propel by arm motion
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- pinPointed metal fastener
- submissionYielding to another's will
- chokeholdNeck-constricting restraint
armlock · grip · takedown · sweep · counter · combination · groundwork · standup
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- medalMetal honor token
- goldElement seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
bronze · podium · bout · contest · match · victory · defeat · opponent
Hard decorative varnish
- internationalConcerning relations among countries
- federationUnion of semi-autonomous states
- budoJapanese warrior disciplines
- philosophyStudy of fundamental truths
dojo
Martial arts school
- tatamiWoven rush floor mat
- kataMartial arts movement pattern
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
drilling · sparring · sensei · coach · practice · fitness · strength · endurance · flexibility · warm-up
judogi
Judo practice garment
obi · sleeve · lapel · pants · barefoot · patch · embroidery
belt
Strap securing trousers
promotion · stripes · master · beginner · intermediate · advanced · progression · certification
bow
Respectful forward inclination
discipline · self-control · honour · integrity · sportsmanship · tradition · ritual · sensei · meditation · focus
throw
Propel by arm motion
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- pinPointed metal fastener
- submissionYielding to another's will
chokehold · armlock · grip · takedown · sweep · counter · combination · groundwork · standup
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- medalMetal honor token
- goldElement seventy-nine
silver · bronze · podium · bout · contest · match · victory · defeat · opponent · heavyweight
japan
Hard decorative varnish
- internationalConcerning relations among countries
- federationUnion of semi-autonomous states
- budoJapanese warrior disciplines