When did judo become an Olympic sport? The art of judo derives from the ancient Japanese martial art of jiu-jitsu. The credit for the formal founding of Judo, which means “the gentle way,” goes to Dr.

Moldova's Adil Osmanov was celebrating one of the most important victories of his judo career when his joy quickly turned to pain. Osmanov, 24, had just defeated Italy's Manuel Lombardo in the Judo 73 ...

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SIOUX CITY - Brenna Steele graduated from sibling sparring partner to first-place winner Saturday in Sioux City. Brenna, 8, proudly wore two first-place medals after the Iowa Judo Inc. State ...

Women’s MMA legend and mother of two daughters, Ronda Rousey, caused a stir recently when she returned to training. She posted a series of training videos, despite having retired nine years ago due to ...

Moldova's Adil Osmanov went from sheer joy to sheer pain in a split second LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Moldova's Adil Osmanov was celebrating one of the most important victories of his judo career when ...