RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Judo translates as “the gentle way.” But after nearly a week of competition at the Rio Olympics, the meaning of the Japanese martial art seems almost paradoxical; many of the ...

The Inland Empire Judo Classic Tournament will be Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center, W. 334 Spokane Falls Blvd. The event begins at 9:30 a.m., and there is no charge for admission. For more ...

Holding techniques include applying pressure to an opponent’s neck or manipulating the elbow joint, but thrusts and strikes – common in martial arts like karate – are only permitted in pre-arranged ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Judo is one of the most popular competitive sports for men and women who are blind and visually impaired; in fact Chicago has the largest judo group in the country. For many of these ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Judo translates as “the gentle way.” But after nearly a week of competition at the Rio Olympics, the meaning of the Japanese martial art seems almost paradoxical; many of the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Judo translates as "the gentle way." But after nearly a week of competition at the Rio Olympics, the meaning of the Japanese martial art seems almost paradoxical; many of the ...

United States' Kayla Harrison, top, and France's Audrey Tcheumeo compete in the women's 78-kg judo gold medal match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. (AP ...