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Definitions for Judo

[1] a method of defending oneself or fighting without the use of weapons, based on jujitsu but differing from it in banning dangerous throws and blows and stressing the athletic or sport element.
[2] the sport of fighting by this method. Compare jujitsu, karate.
[3] of or relating to this fighting method or sport.
[4] the modern sport derived from jujitsu, in which the object is to throw, hold to the ground, or otherwise force an opponent to submit, using the minimum of physical effort (as modifier ) a judo throw

Words related to Judo

karate, wrestling, aikido, jujitsu, kendo

Words nearby Judo

judicial review, judicial separation, judiciary, judicious, judith, judo, judogi, judoka, judson, judy, jue

Origin of Judo

1885–90; < Japanese jūdō < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese róu soft + dào way

Other words from Judo

ju·do·ist , noun

Word origin for Judo

Japanese, from jū gentleness + dō way

Synonyms for Judo

karate, wrestling, aikido, jujitsu, kendo, kick boxing, kung fu, sumo wrestling, t'ai chi, tae kwon do