Judo
The Genius of Roger Moore's On Screen Combat Scenes
From The Saint to the James Bond franchise, the late Sir Roger Moore knew how to make the best of his moderate martial arts abilities. He also wrote extensively about self-defense for a children's book in 1966.
The Boxing Career Of Nazi Defector and Waffen-SS Recruit Eric Pleasants
Though Eric Pleasants was seemingly an unlikely recruit to the fascist British Free Corps, he nonetheless served under the banner of Hitler’s political crack troops. He also boxed for them, using his expertise from back home.
Old and Bold Episode Two – Kathy Ling: Marathon Runner
In episode two of Old & Bold we meet retiree marathon runner Kathy Ling.
How Honor Blackman Brought Women's Self Defense to Television
Speaking of pussies that you shouldn't grab without permission, the actress behind the famous Bond Girl Pussy Galore was a high-ranking judoka who published her own book on self-defense the year after Goldfinger came out.
Judo Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison Is Ambivalent About a Future in MMA (and We Don't Blame Her)
While the rest of the world wants her to be the next Ronda Rousey, she's still pretty busy being the first Kayla Harrison.
Olympic Judo Celebrates Humanity at Its Best (and Worst)
From robbery and flagrant displays of disrespect to the the most powerful redemptions stories, the 2016 edition of Olympic judo competition was a microcosm of our world at its best and its worst.
Will Anybody Cheer for the Refugee Athletes at the Olympics?
This year, 10 athletes competed in the Rio Olympics as part of a special refugee team. Several of the athletes wondered whether they'd have any fans watching them.
Meet the Olympic Judo Fighter Who Fled War in the Congo
On this episode of 'Daily VICE,' we spend a day with Popole Misenga—one of ten refugees chosen to compete in Rio as part of the team Refugee Olympic Athletes.
US Judo Star Nick Delpopolo Avenges Pot Brownie 'Disgrace' at the Olympics
Four years after accidental pot brownie consumption got him kicked out of the London Olympic Games, Nick Delpopolo has returned to his sport's biggest stage to redeem himself. It's going pretty well so far.
Russia Is Pissed at Trump's New Attack Ad Featuring Putin's Judo Prowess
The Kremlin said that the video demonized the Russian leader and slated him as a dangerous foe.