Judo is a nonaggressive Japanese martial art that developed in the late nineteenth century, split into rival approaches in the last half of the twentieth century and eventually became a global competitive sport. Judo was developed by Kano Jigoro...

First known as Jū-jutsu. this Japanese form of wrestling applies the principles of Taoism and Zen to physical contest. Victory is gained by giving way, and the attacker’s strength is used to his own undoing (cp....

In the US only senior players (adults, usually those age 16 and over) are allowed to earn dan levels, signified by wearing a black belt. The USJF and USJA recognise dan grades awarded by the other organisation. Advanced kyū levels can be earned by...

An Iranian-born German soccer player's refusal to play in Israel has sparked a public outcry in Germany, with some Jewish leaders calling Tuesday for his exclusion from the German national team.Ashkan Dejagah, who moved to Germany as a child, pulled out of Friday's game in...