judo
nounmasculine/ˈʒudu/medium
ju·do
Definition
A modern Japanese martial art and combat sport, the primary objective of which is to throw or takedown an opponent, immobilize or otherwise subdue them with a pin, or force them to submit with a joint lock or choke.
He has a black belt in judo.
Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964.
Common collocations
practice judojudo beltjudo clubjudo competition
Etymology
Do japonês 柔道 (jūdō, 'caminho suave'), de 柔 (jū, suave) + 道 (dō, caminho, via).