What is Judo,

I know a few of my friends & family arent to sure how Judo works, so heres a really basic run down below.

For those of you that are in the know, enjoy the highlight reels.



This video mostly shows Tachiwaza, which is the standing part of the fight.
The aim here is to throw your opponent flat on his back for Ippon (Perfect score - Instant Win) If you throw him but not with a clean, powerfull throw you may get a smaller point such as Wazari (Half Score) or Yuko (1 point, more of a tie breaker)

From scoring a smaller point you have the option of continuing the fight on the ground with Newaza (see below video & description) or standing back up to continue the fight up top, if your opponent lets you that is.




This video shows Newaza, which is the groundfighting part of Judo.
The aim here is to win either by A) Pinning your opponent flat on his back for 25 seconds B)Forcing him to 'tapout' submit to an Armbar C) Force him to Tapout/Sumbit to a Choke or Strangle, and if hes not co-operative render him unconscious.

Note: If the ref feels the fight on the ground is stagnent with neither party making progress he will stand the fight back up.