Contestants wear judogis — also known as gis — made of strong material ... (Grabbing the opponent's judogi is a legal move in judo.) During a match, one competitor wears white, while their opponent ...

Judo instructor Sato Hitoe uses worn-out uniforms, or gis, to make items like tote bags; very durable, since the original material was meant to be tough. And behind it all is Sato's love for judo.

Judo means "the gentle way", but anyone who's played or watched the sport will tell you that's not always the case! Judo is a grappling sport in which two opponents try to defeat each other using ...