a method of defending oneself or fighting without the use of weapons, based on jujitsu but differing from it in banning dangerous throws and blows and stressing the athletic or sport element.
the sport of fighting by this method.Compare jujitsu, karate.
adjective
of or relating to this fighting method or sport.
Origin of judo
1885–90; <Japanese jūdō<Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese róu soft + dào way
In just over a minute yesterday, Saudi judo player Wojdan Shahrkhani lost in her Olympic debut.
For Saudi Judo Player, a Quick Loss But a Barrier Broken|Minky Worden|August 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Wojdan Shahrkhani lost her first judo match in just over a minute.
For Saudi Judo Player, a Quick Loss But a Barrier Broken|Minky Worden|August 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Rashid judo chopped him and swung the inert body over his shoulders.
The Green Beret|Thomas Edward Purdom
Carrots, lips drawn tight, was bent over in the judo hold Scotty had on him.
Smugglers' Reef|John Blaine
And the way the Weeping Greek kept hitting the other fellow—the announcer said he was throwing Judo cutlets.
Hoiman and the Solar Circuit|Gordon Dewey
Judo techniques, however skillfully and powerfully applied, do not and can not kill instantly.
Subspace Survivors|E. E. Smith
He used his open hand, fingers together, like a judo fighter.
Anything You Can Do ...|Gordon Randall Garrett
British Dictionary definitions for judo
judo
/ (ˈdʒuːdəʊ) /
noun
the modern sport derived from jujitsu, in which the object is to throw, hold to the ground, or otherwise force an opponent to submit, using the minimum of physical effort