GK QUESTION#1838
Consider the following statements about Judo terminology:
- In Judo, fighting in the upright position is known as tachi-waza.
- In Judo, the term ne-waza refers to upright standing techniques.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A. Only 1
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Only 1. In Judo, tachi-waza means fighting in the upright/standing position, while ne-waza refers to ground techniques. Judo was developed by Kano Jigoro in 1882, evolving from the traditional Japanese martial art Ju-jitsu.