Definition

1. Noun:
   • Judo: A modern Japanese martial art, combat sport, and Olympic discipline that emphasizes using an opponent's force and balance against them. The primary techniques involve throws, takedowns, joint locks, and pins. The word itself translates from Japanese as "the gentle way."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy đã luyện tập nhu đạo từ khi còn nhỏ. (He has practiced judo since he was a child.)
  • Nhu đạo không chỉ là võ thuật mà còn là triết lý sống. (Judo is not only a martial art but also a philosophy of life.)
  • Cô ấy đang chuẩn bị cho một giải đấu nhu đạo quan trọng. (She is preparing for an important judo tournament.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used specifically to refer to the codified system created by Jigoro Kano in 1882. It is distinct from other Japanese martial arts like aikido or karate.

Variants and Related Words

• Võ sĩ nhu đạo / Judoka (n): A practitioner of judo.

  • Người đó là một võ sĩ nhu đạo có hạng. (That person is a high-ranking judoka.)

• Đai trong nhu đạo (n): Judo belt (indicating rank).

  • Cậu bé rất tự hào về chiếc đai mới của mình trong nhu đạo. (The boy is very proud of his new judo belt.)

Synonyms

• Martial art: A system of combat practices (general term).
• Combat sport: A competitive contact sport.

Related Terms

• Randori: Free practice or sparring in judo.
• Tatami: The padded mats used for judo practice and competition.
• Ippon: The highest score in judo, awarded for a perfect throw or a successful submission hold, which wins the match immediately.

1. Judo