The Official 2012 Olympic Judo Thread

[Makalakumu]

Here is a schedule of the event.

http://www.london2012.com/judo/schedule-and-results/

Here is an overview of the winners as the tournaments are completed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/sports/judo

Here is a link for "breaking news" (LOL) on the Judo front.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/judo/

Discuss Olympic Judo here. Post videos please! The tournament is happening right now!

 

[Gentle Fist]

To follow the medal count go here.

http://www.london2012.com/judo/medals/medallist/

 

[Gentle Fist]

After the first day Brazil and Japan are having a good showing...

 

[Tez3]

I have to remember this is Judo not BJJ and stop shouting instructions at the television! So disappointed at one of the Brits, we were sure he'd get out of the hold but he didn't, we were shouting like mad at him to shrimp etc.

 

[Makalakumu]

After the first day Brazil and Japan are having a good showing...

I wonder if there is some crossover with BJJ and Judo that makes Brazil a top competitor in the sport?

 

[Gentle Fist]

I wonder if there is some crossover with BJJ and Judo that makes Brazil a top competitor in the sport?

Judo is huge in Brazil, some say it is still bigger than BJJ... The Olympic version does not cater to the ground game since any delay in play will force the stand.

 

[Makalakumu]

Judo is huge in Brazil, some say it is still bigger than BJJ... The Olympic version does not cater to the ground game since any delay in play will force the stand.

Do a lot of BJJ schools in Brazil also teach Judo? This is actually fairly common here in Hawaii. Relson Gracie isn't doing that, but a lot of his students also teach and compete in judo in their schools.

 

[Makalakumu]

http://www.nbcolympics.com/judo/video/index.html

Here is a page of highlight reels for the most recent Judo matches.

 

[Tez3]

Do a lot of BJJ schools in Brazil also teach Judo? This is actually fairly common here in Hawaii. Relson Gracie isn't doing that, but a lot of his students also teach and compete in judo in their schools.

Judo here I believe is a stand alone, they don't teach anything else. I could imagine Brazilians not doing a lot of Judo, between football and BJJ I don't know if they do much else lol.

 

[Gentle Fist]

Congrats to Marti Malloy of Team USA for earning the Bronze in the Women's 57kg!!!

 

[fyn5000]

It looks like Kayla Harrison will be going for the Gold in the Women's Half Heavyweight division later today. She just defeated Mayra Aguiar of Brazil. Good Luck to her!

Fyn

 

[Gentle Fist]

It looks like Kayla Harrison will be going for the Gold in the Women's Half Heavyweight division later today. She just defeated Mayra Aguiar of Brazil. Good Luck to her!

Fyn

via arm bar too she is the current world champion and looking strong

 

[aedrasteia]

so excited for her and for USA - judo was my first and favorite MA.
She is terrific, now if I can just figure out how to see the match - local
cable provider is having 'problems'.
Are any Olympic events on YouTube after the medal competitions?? anybody know?
thanks

 

[ballen0351]

I never knew her back story about being abused by her old coach its great how she overcame it all

 

[TwentyThree]

So happy and proud for Kayla Harrison!

 

[crushing]

I never knew her back story about being abused by her old coach its great how she overcame it all

I heard her story on NPR yesterday morning. It was truly touching that she came from not only nearly giving up on judo, but giving up on everything. My eyes are starting to water up again. So what does she want after winning gold? She wants 7,000 girls across the US to sign up for judo. I hope that happens.

 

[fyn5000]

Kayla Harrison is truly a great ambassador for Judo.

Fyn

 

[Tez3]

The final was an emotional one for both girls, the British Judoka lost her mother a while back who had introduced her to Judo. Both worthy finalists and showing what fine stuff the women are made of.

 

[Gentle Fist]

Harrison is the best female Judoka in the world and it was great to see her be the first person to win the gold for the U.S.! Good showing for the U.S. Team bringing home two medals

 

[Gentle Fist]

Kayla Harrison showing technique