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judo

[joo-doh] / ˈdʒu doʊ /




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Rousey won a bronze medal in judo at the 2008 Beijing Olympics before becoming an MMA superstar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Despite decades of unrest, Manipur has built a reputation as one of India's most consistent producers of elite athletes - such as Olympic weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, boxer Mary Kom and judo champion Sushila Devi Likmabam.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The oldest person on the list is 102-year-old John Hearn, who receives a BEM for services to judo and to the community in north-east England.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Törnqvist founded Gunvor 25 years ago with Gennady Timchenko, a former Soviet trade official and onetime judo partner of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

It’s the equivalent of a tactical retreat, or of the judo fighter using an opponent’s momentum against him.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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