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judo
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judo,
n Japanese martial art and sport derived from jujutsu; relies primarily on grappling techniques and a philosophy that emphasizes yielding instead of resistance.
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Wang, just 20, had lost to Elnur Mammadli in the Olympic final last year, but the Azerbaijan judoka was missing from the tournament which cleared the way for the Korean star who had also been first in Tokyo and in the World University Games in 2009.
Wang, Nakamura clinch world titles by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Byline: Nick Clowes NUNEATON judoka Kyle Sweet insists he is fully prepared to make his mark at this week's European Youth Olympic Festival after putting in the hard work over the past few weeks.
Kyle's ready to prove his Olympic potential by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
The All Japan Judo Federation prohibits judoka from signing a professional contract in any other martial art, including pro wrestling and the K-1 mixed martial arts.
Judo: Olympic champion Ishii announces switch to mixed martial arts by Asian Economic News
 
 
 
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