(Video) Supermarket guard judo flips angry customer
Self defense is an important factor for pretty much everyone but especially for those in risky occupations such as law enforcement, security, bouncing and more. One security guard recently got…
Category: Judo
Martial artist who was inspiration for Brad Pitt’s stuntman character, Gene Lebell dead at 89 years old
Gene LeBell is responsible and recognized for popularizing grappling as a combat sports discipline. Recently, he passed away at the age of 89. Lebell was a well-known character in the…
Olympic Judo Gold medalist jailed for 16 years after murdering childhood friend
Surprising news from the Olympic world . An Olympic gold medalist Naidangiin Tuvshinbayar had ended the life of his friends.. Naidangiin Tuvshinbayar is a Mongolian olympic gold medalist in Judo. …
Judo bans Peruvian Necktie-type chokes
Yarden Gerbi made history in 2013 by becoming the first Israeli player to win a world championship. She won the championship match in style by strangling Clarisse Agbegnenou from France.…
Taiwan judo coach gets 9 years in prison for killing student in class
A judo coach from Taiwan was sentenced to 9 years behind the bars after killing his student by repeatedly throwing him to the ground. The kid’s parents struggle accept this…
Judoka hugs Israeli competitor he was once forced to boycott due to politics
Saeid Mollaei is a prominent Persian Mongolian judoka. Mollaei was born in Iran and used to represent the country. He had become influential after capturing the Olympic silver medal in…
Ukraine boycotts international judo events because the Russian team was allowed to compete
Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February, many sports governing bodies banned Russian athletes from competition. However, there are still some sports which allow the Russian athletes…
Renowned Judoka from Ukraine set to renounce titles if Russia is allowed to keep competing
Judo phenom Georgii Zantaraia recently made headlines following his statement regarding the ongoing Russian war. Zantaraia said he will renounce his IJF title if Russia is allowed to compete this…
(Video) Female judoka pins down thief in choke hold after he snatches her phone
A judo practitioner pinned down a thief in a choke hold after he snatched her phone on the street. The woman, whose name has not been released, was filmed detaining…
Judo Self Defense quickly defuses belligerent drunk
A peculiar scene took place in a fast food venue earlier today. The venue in question? The rumored worst rated restaurant in Swansea – Taco Bell. The restaurant is part…
Russian and Belarussian Federation suspend participation in Judo events
The world of combat sports is shaken daily by the impact Russian invasion of Ukraine has on the athletes of both nations. Ever since the invasion started plenty of sports…
Ukrainian Judoka Daria Bilodid shows support for her country
The celebrity athlete from Ukraine has gone on her social media to support her home country. Bilodid is somewhat of a social media star, having more than half a million…
French Judo Coach Claims He ‘Defended’ Himself Against Judo Champion During Domestic Dispute
What happens if a couple with martial arts background have an explosive argument at home? This might be one of the extremes. French Judo coach Alain Schmitt has been accused…
Ronda Rousey Opens Up About Tragedy That Shaped Her Life: ‘Everyone Was Lying to Me’
Ronda Rousey welcomed her first child in 2021. Her path to parenthood was delayed by the traumas she carried her whole life. In many ways Rousey was the first ever…
(Video) Judo Champ Smashes A Couple Of Failed Carjackers
An unnamed former Judo champion was involved in a street brawl when two robbers tried to steal his car. The video oh the altercation was shot by observers and went…
Amanda Nunes Supportive About Kayla Harrison Joining UFC
Amanda Nunes has been a reigning not one but two women’s divisions in the UFC for a long time. It’s doubtful UFC will be able to find someone to match…
Dana White Shades Kayla Harrison: If Nunes Fought Kayla’s Opponents They’d Be Dead
In a recent conversation with Kevin Iole in Yahoo Sports, Dana White once again underestimated Kayla Harrison by implying she is nothing compared to UFC’s top female fighters, especially Amanda…
Dana White Uses Negging on Kayla Harrison, Doubts She’d Do Well in UFC
Judo Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison was subjected to the classic Dana White negotiating tactis. Like an aging pick up artist Dana resorted to negging – in hope that the…
Beijing Winter Olympics Bans Foreigner Audience, Requires 21 Day Quarantine
Organization for the Beijing Winter Olympics announced recently that it would not be allowing for people living outside of China to Attend the sporting event. New set of rules announced…
Algerian Judoka Receives 10 Year Ban For Withdrawing From Olympics
The International Judo Federation decided earlier yesterday that it would effectively be ending the Judo career of Algerian Fethi Nourine – and his coach. The athlete and his coach were…