- Who has claimed the men's +100kg Paralympic crown?
- 2008:
AZE - 2004:AZE
- 2000:
USA - 1996:
AUT (+95kg)
- Who has claimed the women's +70kg Paralympic crown?
- 2008:
CHN - 2004:CHN
The Athletes
The early bird catches the worm? Not in Daniel Powell’s case. This judo star loves a lie-in but still finds time to boss the dojo
Marc Powell is one of GB’s judo medal hopes for London next year. If his shapes on the mat are as sharp as those he throws on the dance floor, he’s a shoe-in for a podium place
A former youth judo coach, Lesley Reid honed her skills by training kids. Now she’s one of GB’s brightest judo medal hopes for the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Ben Quilter’s certainly got the gift of the gab. Thankfully Great Britain’s Paralympic judo ace can back it up with some fierce moves on the mat
He looks like Jason Statham except he really can kick ass. Meet Judo's bronze medal-winning Paralympian Sam Ingram
How it works: Judo
Two blind or visually impaired opponents lock, grip and grapple, in an attempt to render the other submissive. The match lasts for five minutes and the athlete with the most points is declared the winner.
What you need to know
Judo is the planet's biggest and best martial art - more than 30 countries with athletes who are visually impaired compete.
Contact between the athletes is allowed before the contest and they compete on a mat that has textured areas to designate zones.
The sport first came into existence 128 years ago in Japan when Dr Kano Jigoro refined the ancient martial art of Jiu-Jitsu into something more modern. It's been a Paralympic discipline since 1988.
Britain's most successful judoka is Ian Rose. The former World and European champion won bronze at the Atlanta Games in 1996 and silver at Athens in 2004. He will be looking to complete his tally with a gold at the Paralympic Games London 2012.
Judo's arbiters won't stand for any poking, baiting or tomfoolery from the athletes. Competitors are expected to conduct themselves properly at all times, including no fighting outside the training hall. Mess up and it's suspension or expulsion.
What to say: Judo
Brush up on your Japanese terminology - judoka refers to the athletes, who wear judogi (uniforms). Competitors aim to achieve ippon (one full point) and win the match.
Who's good: Judo
Judo might have been invented in Japan, but in recent years the Chinese have stolen their thunder, winning seven medals at the Paralympic Games Beijing 2008.
Inside stories
Ben Quilter introduces the judo boys
World and European champion dishes the dirt on tattoos in Elfish and who to go to when your computer's up the spout
GB name three more teams for London 2012
Boccia, judo and powerlifting competitors added to ParalympicsGB team
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