The Official Olympics Rio 2016 thread - USA Get Most Golds, 2nd GB, 3rd China

[Rogerioandrade]

Ka-pi96 said:

WoodenPints said:

Anyone else enjoying the Judo? I watched it properly for the first time during the Beijing Olympics with only the basic knowledge of the rules but since then at any games I've always watched it and it's became one of my favourite events.

I tried watching it, but I don't really get it. It seems to just be wrestling, except it's possible to score points although it doesn't happen often.

Let me try to explain if briefly:

The objective is to throw the opponent on his back on the floor. The technique used must have three elements: power, speed, accuracy.

If the technique is perfect (ippon), it´s worth a full point and the bout ends. If it lacks one element, it´s a wazari (half point). If it lacks two elements, it´s a yuko (1/4 point).

Warnings can be given for irregular moves (punches, direct kicks etc.) or for passivity (lack of combativeness). Three warnings = a yuko. Warnings also count for tie breaking, if no fighter is able to land any technique.

WoodenPrints...if there´s any mistake please correct me.