Judo

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. What is the technical categories?Nage-waza (throwing techniques) and Katame-waza (grappling techniques)
2. What is the governing body?International Judo Federation (IJF)
3. Who created Judo?Jigoro Kano, a Japanese educator, created Judo in 1882.
4. What are the main techniques in Judo?Judo has throwing techniques called Nage-waza and grappling techniques called Katame-waza, which include holds, strangles, and arm locks.

Kumi-kata: The specific way judoka grip each other's judogi to control movement and set up techniques.
Ne-waza: The ground fighting aspect of Judo, involving pins, chokes, and arm locks.
Ippon Seoi Nage: A common and effective Judo throw where the thrower pivots and pulls the opponent over their back.