Judo is a modern martial art and Olympic sport that originated in Japan in the late 19th century. It is a competitive sport that emphasizes the principles of flexibility, balance, and leverage. Here is a list of the basic rules of judo:
- The objective of judo is to throw or takedown your opponent, or to pin them on the ground for a specified amount of time.
- A match is won by either a throw, a takedown, or a pin. A throw is executed by off-balancing your opponent and then using their momentum to throw them to the ground. A takedown is executed by taking your opponent down to the ground without the use of a throwing technique. A pin is achieved by holding your opponent on their back for a specified amount of time.
- Judo is a full-contact sport and physical contact is allowed between opponents. However, strikes, kicks, and other forms of striking are not allowed.
- A match is divided into several rounds, each lasting for four minutes for adults, three minutes for juniors.
- Points are awarded for throws, takedowns, and pins. Throws are awarded more points than takedowns and pins.
- A contestant who accumulates more than two penalties will lose the match by disqualification
- The contestant who earns the most points or pins their opponent for the longest amount of time wins the match.
- Judo is a non-violent sport and any unsportsmanlike conduct will result in disqualification.
Judo is a challenging and physically demanding sport that requires a high level of skill and technique. By following these basic rules, judokas can compete safely and effectively in this exciting martial art.