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Judo is an Olympic sport that originated in Japan. Using balance and leverage to politely throw people.

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Judo was founded in 1882 by Jigoro Kano and emphasizes throws, holds, and leverage. It became an Olympic sport in 1964 (and has been a regular part of the Games since 1972).

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