Why is the second most practiced sport in the world (Judo) ignored in the United States?

Answer 1

You can't put Judo on the TV and sell million dollar 30 second commercials.

Answer 2

Judo is only ignored in the media. Tthere IS an Olympic Judo team and there are thousands upon thousands of Judoka across the country but what you don't see is Judo all over TV and in movies. The reason is that it isn't dynamic like boxing and there is too much subtlety for American audiences to appreciate. Ever notice a Japanese crowd at a fight as opposed to an American crowd at a fight? The Japanese crowd will be quiet and watch the fight, analyzing the match as it goes, thinking what THEY would be doing if they were in the ring. American crowds yell and cheer and pay only half attention until something overt happens to make a win or a loss seem imminent. Americans want ACTION: big, loud, dynamic action. Unless a movie comes out showing an action hero using Judo to beat up the bad guys and save the day, the same way "Billy Jack" did for HapKiDo, Steven Segal did for Aikido, Bruce Lee did for Kung Fu or Chuck Norris did for Tang Soo Do, American media will continue to ignore your beloved martial sport.

Answer 3

Judo is not ignored in the US. There are many active Judoka.

However, there's NO WAY it is the second most practiced sport in the world. Even though I love it, there are many more runners, tennis players, basketball nuts, etc, both in the US and in other countries, than there are Judo players.

Even in Japan, Judo is not the most popular nor the second most popular sport.

Answer 4

Not enough practical applications for judo now that the UFC has shown that Mixed Martial Arts is the best form of fighting.

Royce Gracie dominated all styles in the early '90's. Then people took his grappling style and mixed boxing, kick boxing, all striking arts, and brazilian jiu jitsu and wrestling.

Judo is a good art to use on people who don't have any clue and are just picking a fight. But against anyone with a decent amount of training, it's just not practical. I'm not going to run across a room at any judo student and walk right into their strength and let them throw me. I'm going to try and get them on the ground and make them submit.

Answer 5

Is it the second-most practiced because where it is practiced most in Asia, especially in China where the largest amount of people live? I'm sure there's a few Judo places in the US, but if a sport is mainly practiced in one area of the world no matter how many people live there, it's not likely to spread fast.

Answer 6

Your question is verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry long, but it is good. But, for all of your considerings, you have missed the two true underlying problems of the Philippines. It's not who to snuggle up with, or who did what, for what reason in the past. Or, any of the other stuff really, and i read your whole letter. The problem is this. Firstly, the Philippines has absolutely ZERO national unity. This is for several reasons. 1. The fact that there are 7,107 islands in this country. The sheer number of islands has helped to create many sub-cultures. 2. there are a hundred or more different dialects or languages in the country. There is not a single 1st world country on the planet that has more then just a few languages. The Philippines needs to have a common language nationwide, and it must be spoken by all the people. Just being taught it in school only to never use it in life is meaningless. 3. Corruption is soooo huge a problem, and has gone on for sooo long that most Filipinos don't even blink an eye over a major political scandal/scam/bribe. Filipino people have accepted this to be "acceptable" to them. 4. There is no one for Filipinos to look up to in govt. No Hero's to draw them together. The last one was Ninoy, and of course, he was murdered. 5. This is the one that bothers me the most, because if this country is ever to be built into a "nation united" it would have to start at this ground level. As a culture, Filipino people rarely help or work together with people outside of their family or social groups. They will also rarely give to those in need outside of those groups. Petty bickering, trying to "save face", haughty pride, and long standing disputes are very common among Filipino people. If this is the standard in the local community, how can it be expected that a nation can advance beyond theri differences? The second reason is that Filipinos put up with way to much incompetence. Incompetence from govt leaders, teachers(sorry but it is true), auto mechanics, doctors, etc,etc,etc...I am telling you unequivically, the Philippines will never be a 1st world nation until it holds people who they pay there money to, to a higher standard then what they do today. When someone does a bad job, or doesnt know how to do their job, or is in a position of leadership that they recieved as a result of a phone call from someone of influence to the hiring manager then it will never happen. Mediocrity breeds mediocrity. 1st world countrys are not mediocre, they are cutting edge. I know, I know, Filipinos dont like confrontation, they dont want to embaress someone who doesnt have a clue what their doing so that person doesnt lose face. Ok, that's fine. But, as long as saving face is more important then proper training and high standards, how can you really expect to leave 3rd world status. I wanted to say two other things to you. As you have probably already guessed i am a foreigner, from the USA(the truth is i am probably less fond of them then you are). I'm married to a pinay, with three daughters, and i live in Mindanao. If the Philippines was ever attacked by a foreign invader, i would not run to the airport to escape. I would run for my M4 and take aim. I choose to live in this country because i believe it is better then the USA, it has morals, and faith in God, and strong family ties. The other thing is i am as disgusted as you are by the way that light skinned Filipinos are glorified on TV. I am embarressed for a woman when i see her with all the white make up on her face, covering her natural skin. She does not realize how beutiful she is, and the advertising on TV promotes all these whitening products. I am lucky, my wife is brown skinned and wears no make up. Anyway, that is my take on things.

Answer 7

Soccer

Answer 8

because the second most practiced sport is Tennis

Answer 9

It's foreign

Answer 10

The same reason we ignore the number one most practiced sport (soccer)....we dont like it.