Judo

commonwealth games

Medals

1
4
8

About Judo

Balance, mental focus and tactics meet technique, agility and leverage in this frenetic display of explosive throws. The objective – to take your opponent down using control, not brute force. With its origins in Japan, the literal translation of the word ‘Judo’ is ‘gentle way’. While this is reflected by its status as a combat sport that prohibits punching, kicking or striking the opponent, don’t be fooled into thinking there’s a shortage of high-octane action.
sports

NZ Fast facts

Olympic Games
No. of athletes
16
No. of games
10
First appearance
1972
Commonwealth Games
No. of athletes
32
No. of games
4
First appearance
1990