r/judo

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About r/judo

r/judo is a reddit for judoka and spectators to submit anything about Judo.

The community at a glance

r/judo is a Subreddit for Olympic Fans with roughly 258K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the Olympics topic page.

Roughly 20K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Judo, Looking, and Training. Product recommendations often mention dojo, judo gi, and judo schools.

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Established 2010
258K Members

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Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +8.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 17K members
  • 2020: 45K members
  • 2021: 58K members
  • 2023: 56K members
  • 2024: 31K members
  • 2025: 17K members
  • 2026: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 30 members

Topics

  • Judo
    355 posts in the past month
    #1
    Judo
    355
  • Looking
    61 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    61
  • Training
    61 posts in the past month
    #3
    Training
    61
  • Looking For
    41 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For
    41
  • Technique
    41 posts in the past month
    #5
    Technique
    41

Flair

  • Beginner
    27 posts in the past month
    1. Is it disrespectful to wear Bjj gi in judo trainings?
    2. 32 year old recently started judo and loving it but worried about how hard it really is on the body, am i guaranteeing myself major injuries and wear and tear over the course of my life?
    3. Drop seio discussion
    #1
    Beginner
    Is it disrespectful to wear Bjj gi in judo trainings? · 32 year old recently started judo and loving it but worried about how hard it really is on the body, am i guaranteeing myself major injuries and wear and tear over the course of my life? · Drop seio discussion
    27
  • General Training
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Drop Ippon Seoi Nage injury
    2. Front Ura Nage can be a super safe throw when practiced the right way
    3. I injured my training partner during randori and I feel terrible about it
    #2
    General Training
    Drop Ippon Seoi Nage injury · Front Ura Nage can be a super safe throw when practiced the right way · I injured my training partner during randori and I feel terrible about it
    24
  • Technique
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Practice
    2. Nothing new under the sun, chu kawakami judo 8th Dan demonstrate the same technique Marlon Tajik use to escape in adcc 2026
    3. Inverted guard being used in kosen judo already back in 80s !!!!
    #3
    Technique
    Practice · Nothing new under the sun, chu kawakami judo 8th Dan demonstrate the same technique Marlon Tajik use to escape in adcc 2026 · Inverted guard being used in kosen judo already back in 80s !!!!
    13
  • Other
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Training camps in Georgia (Europe)
    2. Judo birthday party ideas.
    3. Gi recommendations
    #4
    Other
    Training camps in Georgia (Europe) · Judo birthday party ideas. · Gi recommendations
    9
  • Judo News
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Look at how much leg locks in judo back then!!!
    2. First recorded baseball bat choke ? From 1949 gunji koizumi film, baseball bat choke was invented in 1925 during kosen judo era
    3. Update on the Japaridze - Cavelius attack
    #5
    Judo News
    Look at how much leg locks in judo back then!!! · First recorded baseball bat choke ? From 1949 gunji koizumi film, baseball bat choke was invented in 1925 during kosen judo era · Update on the Japaridze - Cavelius attack
    7

Product recommendations

  • dojo
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Best competitive randori sessions at dojo in Bay Area?
    2. Hello! Traveling to Canada for a couple months, what dojo do you recommend in Victoria? Thanks :)
    3. PLEASE RECOMMEND U.K. DOJOS in the Following Places.
    #1
    dojo
    Best competitive randori sessions at dojo in Bay Area? · Hello! Traveling to Canada for a couple months, what dojo do you recommend in Victoria? Thanks :) · PLEASE RECOMMEND U.K. DOJOS in the Following Places.
    14
  • judo gi
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I suffer from skin problems ( similar to eczema, nothing contagious). Can you recommend me very soft Judo Gi's, especially in the neck and armpits area?
    2. What Mizuno gi would you recommend
    3. FUJI Judo Gi and weird recommended weights...
    #2
    judo gi
    I suffer from skin problems ( similar to eczema, nothing contagious). Can you recommend me very soft Judo Gi's, especially in the neck and armpits area? · What Mizuno gi would you recommend · FUJI Judo Gi and weird recommended weights...
    5
  • judo schools
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended Judo Schools in Monmouth County NJ?
    2. Recommended Judo Schools in Las Vegas / Henderson Area?
    3. Judo School Recs in Metro Detroit
    #3
    judo schools
    Recommended Judo Schools in Monmouth County NJ? · Recommended Judo Schools in Las Vegas / Henderson Area? · Judo School Recs in Metro Detroit
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/judo for?
Best for Olympic Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/judo free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/judo have?
Roughly 258K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/judo on?
r/judo runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/judo cover?
On the Hive Index, r/judo is organized under Olympic Fans.
How do I join r/judo?
You can join r/judo by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Olympics communities like?
Communities for Olympic fans covering summer and winter games, specific sports like triathlon and track, and athlete stories. Reddit has a general Olympics community for event coverage, alongside specialized forums for athletics fans and official national team channels.
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