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Originally Posted by N.B  I've just though of two questions I'd like to ask about Judo. Firstly; how much groundwork is there in Judo? When Judoka throw people to the ground (during sparring), do they have to get the oppenent to tap out? Or do they get back up and start again?
Also, does anyone know any good websites for locating Judo clubs in the UK? I'm trying to get my girlfriend to take up Judo, and perhaps do a little bit myself. |
You don't necessarily have to tap them out. In Judo if you can get a "hold down" for 25 seconds, then you win by a pin. You can also tap them out by choke, armbar, etc.
Or if you get a perfect throw that lands your opponent flat on his back, you win by scoring an Ippon or full point.