Judo

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Developed by Jigoro Kano as a way to modernize Jiujitsu practice and allow sport competition. It is now a full Olympic event and one of the most popular Martial Arts in the world.

Judo matches are won by a clean throw landing the opponent flat on his back, holding a pin, or submitting the opponent with an arm lock or choke.