Judo Bond Nederland - Condoleanceregister Anton Geesink Anton, as judo family calls him, will remain a hero of judo sport and particularly of judo Olympic history. His achievements, success, his attitude has inspired judokas all over http://www.jbn.nl/nieuws/DU12555_Condoleanceregister Anton Geesink.aspx
Mma / Explore Blog Catalog Ronda Rousey Makes Judo Olympic History. America's Vegan MMA Judo SweetheartBy Dan SteinbergWashington Post Staff WriterThursday, August 14, 2008; Page E09A few minutes after Ronda http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/combat-sport-psychology/all/explore/mma/
Olympic Judo History Complete Olympic Judo results at the comprehensive and popular Judo Information Site with complete references on Judo history, principles, philosophy, tournaments, techniques http://judoinfo.com/olympic3.htm
Extractions: In 1964 at the first Olympic Judo event in Tokyo there were 74 participants from 27 countries. By 1992 in Barcelona the Judo competition had grown to 437 participants from 93 countries. The Olympic weight classes have increased in number over the years. Starting with the Tokyo Olympics, 3 weight categories were introduced in addition to the open category. The categories were expanded to 6 (including an open category) for the 1972 Olympics, and 8 for the 1980 Olympics. In 1992 the open category was dropped from the Olympics, so there are currently 7 weight categories for both men and women in the Olympics. In 1964 there were 4 men's weight classes as follows: Lightweight (-63 kg/-139 lbs), Middleweight (-80 kg/-176 lbs), Heavyweight (-93 kg/-205 lbs), and Openweight. In 1968 there was no Judo event, but in 1972 the event was expanded to 6 men's weight classes as follows: Lightweight (-63 kg/-139 lbs), Half-Middleweight (-70 kg/-154 lbs), Middleweight (-80 kg/-176 lbs), Half-Heavyweight (-93 kg/-205 lbs), Heavyweight (Over 93 kg/205 lbs), and Openweight. In 1980 it was again expanded, this time to 8 weight classes as follows: Extra Lightweight (-60 kg), Half Lightweight (-65 Kg), Lightweight (-71Kg), Half-Middleweight (-78 kg), Middleweight (-86 kg), Half-Heavyweight (-95 kg), Heavyweight (Over 95 kg), and Openweight.
Combat Sport Psychology: August 2008 Ronda Rousey Makes Judo Olympic History; Lopez Family Kicking for Taekwondo History; Peoria (IL) Journal Star Editor's note Sports Boxer Joyce Praises Sport Psychologist, Gerry Huss http://combatsportpsychology.blogspot.com/2008_08_01_archive.html
Extractions: Wrestling, boxing, judo, taekwondo, and karate are all recognized Olympic sports with National team martial art practitioners competing at elite levels. Mixed martial arts is growing quickly as a professional sport, but often without the infrastructure or resources available to our Olympic athletes. Excellence is a team effort. Coaches and athletes must recognize and use the skills and expertise of sport science professionals to support, motivate, and nurture the next generation of elite martial artists.
Combat Sport Psychology: Anticipating Your Opponent’s Action Ronda Rousey Makes Judo Olympic History; Lopez Family Kicking for Taekwondo History; Peoria (IL) Journal Star Editor's note Sports Boxer Joyce Praises Sport Psychologist, Gerry Huss http://combatsportpsychology.blogspot.com/2009/02/anticipating-your-opponents-ac
Answers.com - ID0984475991's Contributions Current answer From 1964 2004 olympics, Great Britain has never one an Olympic Gold Medal in judo. Type your answer here In Olympics Judo Olympic History • Tools Edit http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Special:Contributions&target=ip:ID0984475991
