Judo

Judo (translated as "the gentle way") is a Japanese martial art and combat sport founded by Dr. Kano Jigoro in 1882. Judo, derived from the ancient Japanese art of the samurai known as Jujitsu, is one of the most popular sports in the world. Judoka (Judo practitioners) pride themselves on their ability to throw much stronger, heavier opponents with minimal effort and can just as easily subdue their opponents on the ground through the use of joint locks, pins, and chokes. Whether you are looking to get into better shape, learn self-defense, compete, or lighten the stress from classes, Rutgers Judo provides a healthy environment for anyone to train and improve.

From Kano's original style of judo, multiple forms have evolved such as Brazilian Jujitsu and Russian Sambo. Many judo practitioners have used their knowledge of grappling (ne waza) and standup grappling (tachi waza) to compete in mixed martial arts. Some famous MMA fighters holding black belts in Judo include Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, Renzo Gracie, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.