ju·do
 judo
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- pronunciation:
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do
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noun |
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a sport or way of fighting without weapons. Judo does not allow blows or kicks. It uses throws but does not allow throws that attempt to cause harm. It was developed for self defense.
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judoist (n.) |
Judo is a Japanese word that means "the art of gentleness."