Judo at the Paris Olympics: What to know

Summary Judo, meaning the gentle way, is a martial art in the Olympics. Developed from jiu-jitsu, judoka aim to throw their opponent to the ground and immobilize them. Scoring is based on throws and pins, with penalties for rule violations. Highlights Judo, the gentle way, is a martial art in the Olympics 🥋 Developed from jiu-jitsu by Dr. Jigoro Kano in the late 19th century 🥋 Judoka aim to throw their opponent to the ground and immobilize them 🥋 Scoring in Judo is based on throws and pins, with three types of scoring: ipon, wazaari, and yuko 🥋 Penalties, such as Hoku Mak, are given for rule violations 🥋 Matches