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    Judo

    Who was the Gold medalist in the 2000 Olympic Games, 73kg category?Do You Know Judo? (desju)

      Maddaloni, ITA. They all won Gold medals but in different categories: Nomura 60kg, Takimoto 81kg, and Ozkan 66kg.

    Which is the nationality of Daniela Krukower, the 2003 World Championships Gold medalist?Do You Know Judo? (desju)

      Argentinian. She was born in Israel but got the Argentinian nationality a few years ago.

    Where do the basics of Judo come from? Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      Ju-Jitsu. The basics of Judo are throwing, ground-work, arm-locks, and chokes.

    Where did the 2004 European Championships take place?Do You Know Judo? (desju)

      Bucharest, Romania. It was actually going to be in Belgrade, but the European Federation decided to change the venue due to the instable political situation in the region.

    Where did the 2003 World Championship take place?Do You Know Judo? (desju)

      Osaka, Japan. It took place in Munich in 2001, in Makuhari in 1995, and in Barcelona in 1991.

    What is the term for a draw?Judo (makikomi)

      Hikiwake. In a true competition, draws are not used as a winner is needed. However, in promotional examination, and for some events, draws are allowed. Hajime means "begin" and is used to start (or re-start) a contest. Hantei is a call for a decision from the judges - the referee and the two line judges vote on who they think has performed better, and the winner is whoever gets more votes. Hidari mean left, as in a left-handed technique or the left hand.

    What is the name of your classroom? Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      Dojo. A kwoon is a korean martial arts place. School is well... a school, and ryou is translates to "school" or "classroom" in Japanese.

    What is the name of the person who is throwing you? Do You Know Judo? Part 2 (Yami_Malik)

      tori. A uke is the opponent, or the person who is being thrown. Yami means dark in Japanese, and a dojang is the Chinese equivalent to a jodoka's Japanese dojo.

    What is the hip throw most commonly first learned by beginning judokas? Do You Know Judo? Part 3 (Yami_Malik)

      o-goshi. O-goshi is the most common because it is the easiest throw to learn. Harai-goshi is the sweeping loin throw, springing hip throw is called hane-goshi.

    What is the correct hand signal for Matte?Judo (makikomi)

      Arm extended away from body, palm outwards. Matte is the call for "stop", where the referee wants both players to stop and return to their starting positions. The hand signal is the arm extended away from the body, palm outwards (and should be in the direction of the timekeeper). If the hand was flat, that would be the signal for Waza-ari - a seven point score. Both hands with the palms outwards is the signal for Sono-Mama (freeze) where the referee is wanting both competitors to stop immediately in their current positions and not move. If the arm is extended above the head palm out, the referee should be calling "Ippon" - a ten point (and therefore contest-ending) score.

    What is the age limit for Judo? Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      There is none. There's a granny in my dojo, she and her granddaughter participate in Judo.

    What is kansetsu-waza in english? Do You Know Judo? Part 3 (Yami_Malik)

      armlock techniques. You are not allowed to practice armlocks and chokes until you are 12. You have to be 13 and an orange belt to use them in tournaments.

    What is Judo's closest meaning in Japanese? Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      Gentle Way. The reason it is called the "Gentle Way", is because the art relies on technique, not strength.

    What is declared at the end of a match, for the judges to pronounce the winner? Do You Know Judo? Part 2 (Yami_Malik)

      soremade. Matai is to stop a fight while it in going on. Hajime is start. "Kiai" is a shout that you let out when you hit the ground. You don't have to say kiai, you can say "ha", or "ah" or moo. Whatever you would like to say.

    What is a yoko-ukemi? Do You Know Judo? Part 2 (Yami_Malik)

      side-breakfall. A shout is called a kiai. A back-breakfall is called ma-ukemi. I forget what a front-breakfall is called.

    What is a half-point in Judo called? Do You Know Judo? Part 2 (Yami_Malik)

      wazari. Only one point is needed to win a match. If a tie happens, the 3 judges decide who the winner is.

    What does sasae-tsurikomi-ashi-harai mean? Do You Know Judo? Part 2 (Yami_Malik)

      propping-lifting foot sweep.

    What does juji-gatame mean? Do You Know Judo? Part 2 (Yami_Malik)

      cross armlock. Arm crush lock is ude-gatame, sliding collar necklock is okuri-eris-jime, and figure-four armlock is ude-garami.

    What combination of techniques are practiced in Judo? Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      chokes, arm-locks, hold-downs, throws. Did you know that the "striking" in Judo was banned about 50 years ago because it was hurting people? A lot?

    What colors of gi can you get? Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      blue, white, black. My sensei doesn't allow us to wear the black gis.

    What are the techniques that may be learned in Judo, but never used in a tournament? Do You Know Judo? Part 3 (Yami_Malik)

      atemi-waza. Atemi-waza, or better known as striking techniques, were banned from tournaments because no armor is involved in Judo, and the techniques could cause serious injuries. Te-waza are hand throws, koshi-waza are hip throws, and tachi-waza are all the throws.

    The referee stops the contest as one player's jacket has come completely out from under his belt. He gives the signal for the player to sort this out. The player removes his belt, and then re-ties it with the jacket in its proper place. Is this correct?Judo (makikomi)

      Only if he has checked with the referee that it is okay to untie his belt. If the referee tells you to tidy yourself up, you should not untie your belt unless you have his permission. Otherwise, he may think you are looking to waste time, and trying to get your breath back before the contest is re-started. The minimum to do is to tuck your jacket back inside the belt and tidy it up. If you need to undo the belt, check with the referee that it is okay, and then sort out your judogi (judo suit) quickly. If you appear to be wasting time, you may get a penalty - even if the referee gave permission for you to undo your belt.

    The Olympics have Judo as a sport? Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      Yes. Women's Judo in the Olympics was introduced in 1992.

    One of the two competitors catches his opponent with superb, well-timed throw, sending their opponent crashing on to his side. What score should be awarded?Judo (makikomi)

      Yuko - five points. Yuko is awarded if the opponent lands on their side. Scoring in Judo depends on how the opponent lands, not on how well the technique was performed. As a competitor, it is vital that you control the opponent until they hit the mat.

    Marie-Claire Restoux was one of the most popular and most successful judokas. What is her nationality?Do You Know Judo? (desju)

      French. Among other titles, she won Gold medal in the 1996 Olympics, and two first places in World Championships (1995-1997).

    Is there any armor involved in Judo? Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      No. You can't wear any other gear besides your gi, because it would get in the way when you're fighting.

    In which year were male Judokas allowed in the Olympics? Do You Know Judo? Part 2 (Yami_Malik)

      1964. Men could do Judo in the Olympics in 1964, and women could participate in 1992. Women should have been able to participate earlier.

    In what movie does James Bond 007, do a Judo fight? Do You Know Judo? Part 2 (Yami_Malik)

      Goldfinger.

    How many European national federations are members of the International Judo Federation?Do You Know Judo? (desju)

      49. Africa 44, Asia 38, Europe 49, Oceania 16,and Panamerica 40.

    How many degrees are in a blackbelt? Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      10. The second color (kyu) belt is yellow.

    How many belts are there, not including dans? (minus purple belt, some countries don't have a purple belt.) Do You Know Judo? Part 1 (Yami_Malik)

      7. The belts are as follows: white, yellow, orange, green, blue (purple), brown, and black.

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