Judo is a Japanese style of martial arts involving the training of an individuals mental and physical skills. Created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, Judo was designed as a competitive combat sport where individuals work to takedown their opponent and pin, choke, or hold them to the ground. Judo is compromised of throwing, grappling and striking ones opponent with quick movements of the hands and feet, and such shares similarities to other combative sports such as wrestling and Karate. Introduced as an Olympic Sport in 1964, Judo continues to be an Olympic event.

Where did judo originate?

Judo originated from Japan from a man named Jigoro Kano in 1882. Judo was designed to be a physical, mental and moral pedagogy. In today’s time, it’s categorized as modern martial arts which are now used in MMA and the Olympics.

How does judo work?

Judo works with physical strength and mental discipline. Judo doesn’t involve punching or kicking but involves grabbing your opponent from a standing position or on the ground and pinning them until they tap out by using various joint locks and chokeholds.

What is the difference between judo and jujitsu?

Jujitsu was created for hand-to-hand for samurai that involved combat for either using a weapon or nothing at all to harm your opponent. Judo only focuses on grabbing your opponent and forcing them into submission without the intent of hurting them.

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1.5”-2” | 38.1-50.8 mm
26.25’-32.8’ | 8-10 m (Contest)
26.25’-32.8’ | 8-10 m (Contest)
689-1076 ft² | 64-100 m² (Contest)
Judo Competition Area
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Judo Competition Area
Scaled side elevation illustration the Judo Competition Area with fighters and measurements

The Judo Competition Area is a vinyl-covered foam mat, or tatami surface, that provides the most effective shock absorption in the combat sport of Judo. The playing area has a red outer meter surrounding it, known as the danger area, where competitors are allowed a few minutes before they can attempt to throw an opponent or risk being penalized.

Inside the ring are two judges who sit at the outer corners diagonal to each other while the referee is in the contest area. The blue and white lines fixed on the floor represent the position where the blue and white contestants stand facing each other, with the blue contestant standing on the right side of the referee and white contestant on the left side.

Judo Competition Areas have an overall length and width between 26.25’-32.8’ (8-10 m) for a total area of 689-1076 ft² (64-100 m²). The Danger Zone at the end of the contest area has a width of 35.43”-39.37” (.9-1 m) with a outer safety area of 9.84’ (3 m).

Dimensioned plan drawing of a Judo Competition Area measured with length and width
The Judo Competition Area is a vinyl-covered foam mat, or tatami surface, that provides the most effective shock absorption in the combat sport of Judo. The playing area has a red outer meter surrounding it, known as the danger area, where competitors are allowed a few minutes without penalty.

Judo Competition Areas have an overall length and width between 26.25’-32.8’ (8-10 m) for a total area of 689-1076 ft² (64-100 m²). The Danger Zone at the end of the contest area has a width of 35.43”-39.37” (.9-1 m) with a outer safety area of 9.84’ (3 m).

Dimensioned plan drawing of a Judo Competition Area measured with length and width
Judo Competition Area
Height:
1.5”-2” | 38.1-50.8 mm
Width:
26.25’-32.8’ | 8-10 m (Contest)
Length:
26.25’-32.8’ | 8-10 m (Contest)
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
689-1076 ft² | 64-100 m² (Contest)

Danger Zone: 35.43”-39.37” | .9-1 m
Safety Area: 9.84’ | 3 m
Start Position Separation: 9.84’-12’ | 3-3.64 m
Overall Area (Clearance): 2422-2755 ft² | 225-256 m²
Surface Materials: Polyurethane foam, rubber foam, or Tatami (Traditional)

Drawings include:
Judo Competition Area plan

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