noun
- a person who practices or competes in judo
Usage: countable noun; can be singular or plural (judoka or judokas)
Examples
- The judoka threw her opponent with a perfect hip toss.
- Several judokas from Japan competed in the Olympic Games.
- He trained as a judoka for ten years before retiring.
- The young judoka earned a black belt at age sixteen.
- Judokas must master both offensive and defensive techniques.
- She is one of the best judokas in her weight class.