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Judo, meaning "gentle way", is a traditional Japanese wrestling sport that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the goal is to throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or applying a choke. Kicks, punches, chops and thrusts are also practiced, but only in pre-arranged forms. They are not allowed in judo competition or freestyle practice. To the untrained eye, Judo may appear simple and basic.
In its simplicity, however, lies its complexity, and mastery of even the most basic of judo techniques takes considerable time, effort and energy, involving rigorous physical and mental training.
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