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Judoka

What is Judoka?

A Judoka is a person who practices judo, a modern martial art and combat sport that originated in Japan. Judo, which means "gentle way," focuses on throws, joint locks, and pins, rather than strikes. Judokas train to use their opponent's force against them, emphasizing technique, leverage, and balance. The sport is both a physical and mental discipline, promoting values such as respect, humility, and perseverance.

Related Article: Judo: The Gentle Way of Overcoming Opponents

Face your fear, empty yourself, trust your own voice, let go of control, have faith in outcomes, connect with a larger purpose, derive meaning from the struggle.
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Kodokan
Kodokan is the name of the institute founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, where the modern martial art of Judo was developed.
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Seiryoku Zenyo
Seiryoku Zenyo is a fundamental principle in Judo, developed by its founder, Jigoro Kano.
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Kung Fu
Kung Fu, also known as Gong Fu or Wushu, is a term that encompasses a wide variety of Chinese martial arts.
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Senshin
Senshin represents a state of spiritual awakening in martial arts. It translates to "enlightened mind" or "purified spirit" in Japanese. This concept embodies a level of consciousness where the practitioner transcends ego and achieves inner clarity.
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Olympic-style tae kwon do
Olympic-style Taekwondo, also known as World Taekwondo (WT) Taekwondo, is a dynamic and fast-paced martial art that focuses on high, fast kicking techniques.
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), is a traditional Chinese martial art that is practiced both for its defense training and its health benefits.
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Feints
Feints are deceptive maneuvers used in various sports and martial arts to mislead an opponent and create openings for effective attacks.
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Dohyo-iri
Dohyo-iri is the ring-entering ceremony performed by sumo wrestlers before official matches during a sumo tournament.
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Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu, also known as Shaolin Wushu, is a traditional Chinese martial art that originated from the Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province, China.
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Yugamae
Yugamae is a critical stage in Kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery.
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Muay Korat
Muay Korat is another traditional style of Muay Boran, the ancient martial art that is the predecessor to modern Muay Thai.
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Dutch kickboxing
Dutch kickboxing is a style of kickboxing that originated in the Netherlands. It combines techniques from traditional Muay Thai, Western boxing, and Kyokushin karate.
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Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do (JKD) is a martial arts philosophy developed by Bruce Lee in the late 1960s.
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Chan
Chan, also known as Zen in Japanese, is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation, insight, and direct experience of enlightenment.
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Trapping Hands
Trapping hands, also known as "Chi Sao" or "sticky hands," is a fundamental training exercise and concept in Wing Chun Kung Fu.
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