If you fancy a crack as this hugely popular martial art, here's our guide to getting involved.

The sport
Judo is a grappling sport in which two opponents try to defeat each other using recognised judo moves and holds.

The first contestant, or 'judoka', to score one point by throwing, holding or immobilising their opponent wins the match.

The move must either make their opponent submit, or immobilise them for a specified period of time.

An opponent submits to a hold by tapping twice on the mat with a hand or foot.

Equipment
Judo is played on a floor area called tatami, which covers an area of 14m sq.

Judoka wear loose fitting uniforms called 'judogi', made up of trousers, a jacket and belt tied at the waist.

The colour of the belt depends on the grade of the competitor. The highest grade is black belt.

Getting started
If you want to get into judo, there are people out there who want to here from you. Follow the link below to find your nearest club.

Team GB

Karina Bryant Sarah Clark Sophie Cox Craig Fallon Winston Gordon Kate Howey Georgina Singleton Rachel Wilding

I've shown over the past couple of years I'm always a solid contender and I could be in with an outside chance of a medal - all you need is one really good day Sophie Cox GB medal hopeful

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