Let’s discover together the most used techniques in competition in 2022, those which are the most popular with the athletes. Tachi-waza’s domination (standing work) For both men and women, one statistic stands out. More than 80% of the points scored in competition this year were in Tachi-Waza. Ne-Waza, or ground work, accounted for only 18% […]
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The best judo clubs in major cities
Interested in taking up judo? Changing clubs? But you don’t know where to sign up for next season? Discover our ranking of the best judo clubs in and around major cities to help you make your choice. 1. Paris region Judo Pontault-Combault: The Pontault-Combault club is located some twenty kilometers from Paris. The club has […]
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While most people think of judo as just a confrontation between two fighters where the objective is to put your opponent on his back, this is not the only way to practice the sport. Kata are a way of perfecting the techniques of judo. a codified art The openings of the kata In kata, Tori […]
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The judo club Perrey-Guerrier, the club without a dojo
Normandy judo is in shock at the latest revelation concerning the Perrey-Guerrier club. After 4 years in a dojo in Le Havre, the owner, Club Nautique Havrais, decided to set up a boxing club. The club without a dojo finds itself in a difficult position. A hard blow for the Perrey-Guerrier club After training one […]
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Women and judo
Born in 1882, judo was inspired by the samurai arts. For a long time it was considered a man’s sport. And for a long time, judo and women were two incompatible things. Yet judo is based on the principle of “mutual aid and prosperity”, an approach that is hardly compatible with sexism. And yet, women […]
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Why start judo?
In this article, we’ll give you some reasons why you should start judo. Here are some reasons to become a judoka: Judo values and culture Unlike most sports, judo has a moral code consisting of 8 values: politeness, courage, sincerity, honor, modesty, respect, self-control and friendship. Judo also has complementary values, such as the best […]
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Coloured belts in judo arrived in France in 1930 with Mikinosuke Kawaishi. Also known as Kyu, the coloured belts represent the progression of a judoka. Originally, there were only 2 colors of judo belt: white and black. Today, the different colour belts in judo are white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown and black. When you […]
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