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Definition of judo

judo

/ˈdʒuːdoʊ/
ju · do
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• noun

1

A modern Japanese martial art and Olympic combat sport in which two competitors attempt to throw, pin, or master each other on the ground using balance, leverage, and grappling holds rather than strikes.

Example

"She began practicing judo at the local community center to improve her balance and physical fitness."

• Rhymes for judo

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Japanese jūdō, literally meaning "gentle way," from jū ("gentle, yielding") and dō ("way, art"). The martial art was founded in 1882 by Japanese educator Jigoro Kano as a modern evolution of traditional jujitsu.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Judo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/judo
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