Olympic Judo Champion and mat innovator Mike Swain graces the cover of the May 2005 issue of Black Belt Magazine . Photography by Rick...

In addition to forgetting, one of the problems with aging—oddly enough—is remembering. "I remember when you could get a cup of coffee for...

There are people who swear “Judo” Gene LeBell has practiced martial arts for so long that an image of him putting King Tut in an armbar...

On November 19, 2024, the International Judo Federation (IJF) Headquarters in Budapest became the epicenter of a monumental moment as...

Westerners seem fascinated with Zen — or, at least, with what they think Zen is. Zen seems to describe a state of mind, for many...

Indian judo champion Suchika Taryal has officially signed with BRAVE Combat Federation

The Las Vegas World Judo Championships Veterans 2024 kicked off with a spirited first day, celebrating the achievements of male judokas

Each year on October 28, the world celebrates World Judo Day, honoring the legacy and philosophy of Judo. This martial art, founded by...

In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into Edo harbor (now Tokyo) with four steam-powered warships. The United States was on a mission...

Olympic judo has become a hidden powerhouse in MMA, with athletes who bring its techniques often finding success in the cage.

A few years ago, a female MMA champion was being interviewed by a reporter for a sports network. By “reporter,” I mean one of those...

Before Jigoro Kano and the Meiji Restoration, there was jujitsu. Back then, a person practiced in an ordinary kimono, usually a hakama and..

Often stooped from age, little men hobble onto the mat, their thin wrists hidden within sleeves of uniforms held together by frayed black...

Like most historical figures, past giants of the budo world tend to stand, in our view, at such a distance as to make them seem almost..

Martial artists who are about to open their own dojo often want to give it a Japanese name.

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Christophe Massina's career with the French Judo Federation is nothing short of legendary. With 20 years dedicated to the sport..

Ronda Rousey, the name synonymous with judo excellence, stunned the world when she became the youngest judoka to win gold...

Gabriella Willems has made history for Belgian judo by winning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, breaking a 32-year drought...

As we marvel at the athletic skill in the 2024 Paris Games, we are inspired to revisit some of the greatest martial arts champions..

Are you a judo enthusiast intrigued by the world of wrestling?

Teddy Riner delivered a stunning performance, clinching a spectacular ippon to secure Olympic team gold for France...

The final day of the judo tournament was nothing short of magical, with powerhouse teams France and Japan gearing up for an epic showdown...

As the Paris 2024 Olympics captivate audiences worldwide, anticipation is building for the judo mixed team event today,