Judo

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What is the ultimate goal in Judo?

  1. To defeat the opponent with a throw or submission.

  2. To score points by throwing the opponent.

  3. To pin the opponent to the ground.

  4. To break the opponent's bones.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective in Judo is to throw or submit the opponent, resulting in an immediate victory or accumulating points towards a win.

What is the highest rank in Judo?

  1. Black belt (10th dan)

  2. Red belt (9th dan)

  3. White belt (1st dan)

  4. Brown belt (2nd dan)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The highest rank in Judo is the 10th dan black belt, which is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skill, knowledge, and dedication to the sport.

What are the three main types of throws in Judo?

  1. Te-waza (hand techniques), Ashi-waza (leg techniques), and Koshi-waza (hip techniques)

  2. Uchi-mata (inner thigh throw), Seoi-nage (shoulder throw), and Harai-goshi (sweeping hip throw)

  3. Tomoe-nage (circle throw), Osoto-gari (major outer reap), and Uchi-mata (inner thigh throw)

  4. Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi (lifting pulling foot sweep), O-soto-gari (major outer reap), and Uchi-mata (inner thigh throw)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judo throws are broadly categorized into three main groups: Te-waza (hand techniques), Ashi-waza (leg techniques), and Koshi-waza (hip techniques).

What is the most common way to score a point in Judo?

  1. By throwing the opponent to the ground with control.

  2. By holding the opponent down on the ground for 20 seconds.

  3. By applying a submission hold.

  4. By striking the opponent with a punch or kick.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common way to score a point in Judo is by throwing the opponent to the ground with control, known as an ippon.

What is the term for a submission hold in Judo?

  1. Kansetsu-waza

  2. Shime-waza

  3. Nage-waza

  4. Ukemi-waza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kansetsu-waza refers to submission holds in Judo, which involve applying pressure to the opponent's joints to force them to submit.

What is the term for a sacrifice throw in Judo?

  1. Tomoe-nage

  2. Uchi-mata

  3. Seoi-nage

  4. Sumi-gaeshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tomoe-nage is a sacrifice throw in Judo, where the thrower intentionally falls to the ground while executing the throw, resulting in both the thrower and opponent landing on their backs.

What is the term for a counterattack in Judo?

  1. Uchi-mata

  2. Seoi-nage

  3. Harai-goshi

  4. Tai-otoshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uchi-mata is a counterattack technique in Judo, where the defender uses the opponent's momentum against them to execute a throw.

What is the term for a foot sweep in Judo?

  1. De-ashi-barai

  2. Harai-goshi

  3. Uchi-mata

  4. Seoi-nage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

De-ashi-barai is a foot sweep technique in Judo, where the defender sweeps the opponent's front leg with their own leg, causing them to lose balance and fall.

What is the term for a hip throw in Judo?

  1. Harai-goshi

  2. Uchi-mata

  3. Seoi-nage

  4. Tai-otoshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harai-goshi is a hip throw technique in Judo, where the defender uses their hip to lift and throw the opponent over their shoulder.

What is the term for a shoulder throw in Judo?

  1. Seoi-nage

  2. Uchi-mata

  3. Harai-goshi

  4. Tai-otoshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seoi-nage is a shoulder throw technique in Judo, where the defender uses their shoulder to lift and throw the opponent over their shoulder.

What is the term for a drop throw in Judo?

  1. Tai-otoshi

  2. Uchi-mata

  3. Harai-goshi

  4. Seoi-nage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tai-otoshi is a drop throw technique in Judo, where the defender drops their body weight to throw the opponent over their shoulder.

What is the term for a sacrifice throw in Judo?

  1. Tomoe-nage

  2. Uchi-mata

  3. Harai-goshi

  4. Seoi-nage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tomoe-nage is a sacrifice throw technique in Judo, where the defender intentionally falls to the ground while executing the throw, resulting in both the thrower and opponent landing on their backs.

What is the term for a counterattack in Judo?

  1. Uchi-mata

  2. Seoi-nage

  3. Harai-goshi

  4. Tai-otoshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uchi-mata is a counterattack technique in Judo, where the defender uses the opponent's momentum against them to execute a throw.

What is the term for a foot sweep in Judo?

  1. De-ashi-barai

  2. Harai-goshi

  3. Uchi-mata

  4. Seoi-nage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

De-ashi-barai is a foot sweep technique in Judo, where the defender sweeps the opponent's front leg with their own leg, causing them to lose balance and fall.

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