judo

[ joo-doh ]
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noun
  1. 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.

  2. the sport of fighting by this method.: Compare jujitsu, karate.

adjective
  1. of or relating to this fighting method or sport.

Origin of judo

1
1885–90; <Japanese jūdō<Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese róu soft + dào way

Other words from judo

  • ju·do·ist, noun

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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

    • (as modifier): a judo throw

Origin of judo

1
Japanese, from gentleness + way

Derived forms of judo

  • judoist, noun

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