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Black Belt Team
Jul 11, 2024
Olympic Judo Champion Gella Vandecaveye Fights Childhood Blindness in Rwanda with Crowdfunding
Olympic judo gold medalist Gella Vandecaveye is leveraging her platform to combat a preventable crisis: childhood blindness in Rwanda...


Black Belt Team
Jun 29, 2024
Russian Judo Federation Boycotts Paris Olympics Over IOC Athlete Selection Controversy
The Russian Judo Federation has decided to boycott the upcoming Paris Olympic Games...


Black Belt Team
Jun 27, 2024
Tulika Maan: Aiming to Reshape Indian Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics
At 25, this heavyweight judoka from New Delhi has become a beacon of hope for Indian judo, ready to propel it to unprecedented heights...

Black Belt Team
Jun 26, 2024
Defying Age: Will Tai Tin, 39, to Become Oldest Judoka at Paris 2024 Olympics
As the judo world anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympics, Will Tai Tin, a 39-year-old judoka from Samoa, is poised to make history as the...


Black Belt Team
Jun 26, 2024
A History of Olympic Judo: Milestones, Champions, and Global Impact
Judo, a martial art originating in Japan, made its Olympic debut at the 1964 Tokyo Games and has since become a captivating spectacle...

George Chung
Jun 25, 2024
Dominating the Tatami: The Remarkable Journey of Judo Champion Teddy Riner
Even from a young age, Riner showed a remarkable aptitude for judo, as well as a passion for football...

Black Belt Team
Jun 24, 2024
Top 5 Iconic Olympic Ippons: Moments of Judo Mastery
Over the decades, certain ippons have not only clinched victories but have also left an indelible mark...


Black Belt Team
Jun 24, 2024
Understanding the Dynamics of Olympic Mixed Team Judo and Strategies for Success
This format not only diversifies the competition but also intensifies the spectator experience by blending various skills in....


Tom Callos + Black Belt Team
Jun 11, 2024
Stunning Photos of Sensei Keiko Fukuda (The Last Living Student of Judo's Founder Kanō Jigorō) by Iconic Photographer Cathy Cade
Judo practitioner Sensei Keiko Fukuda (born April 12, 1913, Tokyo, Japan and died February 9, 2013 at 99 years old in San Francisco, CA)..

Black Belt Team
Jun 10, 2024
Exploring Judo's Distinctive Role and Impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approach, judo, a martial art with roots in the ancient samurai traditions, is set to....

Black Belt Team
Jun 6, 2024
21-Year-Old Huh Mimi Triumphs to Become -57kg Judo World Champion, Eyes Paris 2024 Gold
At just 21 years old, Huh Mimi has clinched the -57kg Judo World Champion title, demonstrating her prowess...


Black Belt Team
Jun 5, 2024
Neutral Judo Team Announced for Paris Olympics 2024: Key Selections and Prospects
The lineup of neutral judo athletes, primarily Russian, has been finalized for the upcoming Paris Olympics...

Black Belt Team
Jun 5, 2024
Emerging Judo Stars to Watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The judo competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is set to capture the attention of fans worldwide.

Black Belt Team
Jun 2, 2024
2024 Olympics: Will Japan's Judo Dominance Continue in Paris?
The Olympics consistently captivate global sports fans, and the upcoming 2024 Games in Paris

Black Belt Team
Jun 1, 2024
Unlocking the Benefits of Judo for Students: Enhancing Physical Fitness and Academic Success
Judo, a martial art with roots in 19th century Japan, is more than just a sport or self-defense technique; it's a comprehensive discipline..

Black Belt Team
May 31, 2024
Predicting Judo Gold Medal Favorites for the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Olympic flame is more than just a symbol; it's a beacon of hope and dreams for athletes worldwide, especially for judokas..


Black Belt Team
May 31, 2024
Nekoda Smythe-Davis: The Unyielding Journey of a Judo Champion
British judoka Nekoda Smythe-Davis recently shared on social media that she did not qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.


Charles Earley
Dec 15, 2023
Which Martial Arts Styles Are Most Effective for Self Defense?
We live in a pretty dangerous world these days. Despite our best efforts, a physical confrontation can happen at any time during even the...

Jason Kelly
Aug 2, 2023
Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris - The Winner is?
Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris are the most renowned martial artists in history. Both Lee and Norris profoundly impacted the martial arts...

Gary Goltz
Jan 26, 2023
Judo Blog: The True Spirit of Judo, Down Under!
My friend and colleague David Black from Australia recently submitted this for my weekly Black Belt Blog. Melbourne is experiencing...

Gary Goltz
Nov 30, 2022
Judo Blog: Judo vs. MMA: Things to Know Before Choosing One
Klaus Müller forJudoinside.com recently wrote this essay which I wanted to share this week. At the very mention of the acronym for 'Mixed...

Gary Goltz
Nov 17, 2022
A Brief Anatomy of Strangling, Choke, and Triangle Techniques
This week’s blog is by my good friend and colleague by Steve Scott. Using strangles and chokes is serious business and is not for the...


Noel Plaugher
Jun 27, 2022
2 New Grappling Books Focus on Details of Judo, Jujitsu
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” This well-known...
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