FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno State judo club is flying high. "They earned it they deserved it," judo club head coach Randy Imamura said. For the first time since 1989, the club claimed a ...

France may end up sweeping judo’s heavyweight divisions on the final day of competition at the Rio Games. With eight-time world champion Teddy Riner due to fight in the men’s heavyweight final shortly ...

An action-packed Day 7 of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris saw 25 gold medals handed out. France's superstar swimmer Leon Marchand capped a historic week with his fourth gold medal, winning the 200m ...

It's time for StoryCorps and a look at an Olympic pioneer in women's judo. It's a sport that wasn't allowed at the Olympics until 1988 when martial arts champion Rusty Kanokogi threatened to sue. She ...

A Blackpool-based martial arts club has introduced a new initiative to increase female participation following a dip in national membership. The programme prioritises coaching development and peer ...

A conference was held at the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris, France, on 13 May. Organised by judo expert and historian Michel Brousse, the event explored the historical journey and ...

Recapping the most essential highlights from Olympic judo history, from the event's origin and timeline to all the most iconic moments & athletes, a comprehensive list of year-by-year results, and the ...