Kūdō (空道 Kūdō) is a Japanese hybrid martial art. It is full-contact mixed combat sport with head Guard and gloves, throwing and grappling techniques are also allowed in the competition, including restraint, locks and strangle holds.It can be called a mixed martial art with protective gear to the head for brain damage.
The goal of Kūdō is to come as close as possible to realistic, real fighting, with appropriate protective clothing. To achieve this, Kūdō is fought with very few regulations, and has specialized techniques and actions. The techniques of Kūdō include the entire spectrum of a real struggle-fighting standing up, throwing techniques, grappling and ground fighting.
Famous Kudo practitioners
- Semmy Schilt, mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Hokutoki champion in 1996 and 1997.
- Yoshinori Nishi, mixed martial arts fighter and founder of the Wajyutsu Keishukai gym. Hokutoki champion in 1984 and 1985.
- Lee Hasdell, mixed martial artist and kickboxer.
- Katsumasa Kuroki, professional wrestler.
- Minoki Ichihara, mixed martial artist and Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor.
- Hisaki Kato, Mixed Martial Artist who compete in Bellator MMA and Kickboxing.
- Akshay Kumar Bollywood super star and martial artist.
- Taapsee Pannu Bollywood actress and martial artist.
Soshihan Mehul Vora is the president of Kudo India and personal student of Kudo founder Jukucho Takashi Azuma 9th Dan under whom Soshihan Mehul Vora is a 4th Degree black belt.
