Judo is one of the most well-known martial arts in Japan, and it consists of a hand-to-hand bout between two rivals. Its main objective is to throw the rival on the ground, pin them down and submit them on the spot.
This discipline is an ancient fighting technique of the samurai warriors, but was adapted to remove the most dangerous moves and make it safe to practice.
Alana Maldonado, Brazilian Paralympic judoka (J2 - 70), Tokyo 2020 champion (Picture from: International Paralympic Comittee)
PARAPAN AMERICAN JUDO
Which is the sport qualification?
In this competition, Para athletes with visual impairment participate, more specifically in the J1 (low visual acuity) and J2 (totally blind) sport classes. It’s divided in corporal weight categories to compete.
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The objective of Parapan American Judo is to take advantage of strength, displacement, and imbalance to hit the opponent and take them to the floor.
In Panamerican Judo each athlete has its competition area and it’s in the middle of the competition tatami where they meet to combat. If the judokas leave their competition area, they will be penalized because it’s considered as getting away from the opponent.
This Parapan American discipline is practically the same as the Pan American one in terms of their rules and techniques. Nevertheless, there are some differences:
Judokas start grabbing the opponent's judogi jacket.
When judokas totally lose contact with their rivals, the judge stops the bout.
Athletes are not penalized if they leave the competition area.
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