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Judo Values: the importance of honour

In partnership with IJF

In this episode of Judo Values three of the sport's stars explain why honour is so important.

Japan

Modesty: "Judo is a sport with a moral code and it will help you greatly in life"

In partnership with IJF

Judo Values talks to three Judokas about the importance of modesty.

Japan

Judo Values: Courage

In partnership with IJF

Judo demands skill but also fearlessness and determination to compete. In this episode of Judo Values we focus on the core value of courage.

Japan

Judo Values: it all comes down to respect

In partnership with IJF

In this episode of Judo Values we talk to three of the sport's stars about the core value of respect and why it is so integral to the martial art.

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World

These Arab women athletes show their strength, in life and sport

By day, Iraqi native Ishtar Azzawi is a project manager at the UAE-based investment company, KBBO Group. By night, the 35-year-old is a jiu-jitsu champion.

Sport

Enthusiastic opening to the 2020 World Judo Tour

The IJF World Judo Tour 2020 saw a packed stadium at the spectacular opening ceremony in Tel Aviv.

Sport

Abe keeps Olympic dreams alive in Osaka

Abe keeps Olympic dreams alive in Osaka

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North Korea celebrates founding anniversary of international martial arts committee

North Korea held Taekwondo demonstrations along with other forms of martial arts on Wednesday (September 18) to celebrate the 20th founding anniversary of its International Martial Arts Games Committee (IMAGC).

Sport

UFC 242 brings fan fervour with Khabib vs. Poirier fight in Abu Dhabi

In a concluding choke-hold, Khabib Nurmagomedov forced interim American title holder Dustin Poirier to submit in the third round, before making a victory leap over the caged fence of the arena, and ending the Ultimate Fighting Championship 242 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday as the lightweight winner.

Sport

Japan triumph at World Judo Championships

After an exciting encounter with France at the World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan takes the title of World Mixed Team Champions

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Watch: Our best No Comment videos of the week

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Indonesian martial arts school helps Egyptian women battle harassment

With the help of Indonesian students studying in Egypt, over 1,200 women and children are learning the sport in Cairo which they hope will help them fight ongoing street harassment.

Sport

Japanese judoka dominate first day of Paris Grand Slam with four golds

Japanese judoka dominated Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam with four gold medals, while French ace Agbegnenou thrilled the home crowd after winning gold

Adventures

Karate the secret to a long & healthy life on Okinawa

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

The Japanese Okinawa islands have the biggest population of living centenarians in the world, and apart from the climate and healthy lifestyle, the martial art of Karate, that was born here, may have something to do with it.

Global Japan

Tea & tatami mats: two key elements of Japanese culture

In partnership with The Government of Japan

This edition of Global Japan goes in search of tranquility in the tea house, and self-awareness & strength in the Dojo.

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South Korean taekwondo athletes perform for Pope

South Korean taekwondo athletes on Wednesday performed for Pope Francis after a planned show of Korean unity at the Vatican fell apart when the North pulled out at the last minute.

Sport

Conor McGregor free on bail after vandalising bus

UFC champion Conor McGregor was freed on bail after bus incident on Thursday.

USA

UFC fighter McGregor turns himself in to police after vandalizing a bus

Champion UFC fighter Conor McGregor has turned himself in to police after being accused of vandalizing a bus at a media event in New York City on Thursday. A police investigation is ongoing.

North Korea

South Korea sends cultural exports north to charm kim Jong Un

Kim first N. Korean leader to attend a South Korean cultural event of any kind as relations between the pair continue to show signs of improvement.

Cult

Cartoon fun at London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Men's came to a close on a light note with the latest collection from British designer Bobby Abley. In the fall/winter range models strutted their stuff on the catwalk wearing bright colors and cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Road Runner and Tweety Pie.