This martial art from Japan unveiled in the X Asian Games Seoul 1986. A judo athlete not only required a strong physical but also calm and able to fully concentrate.

There are seven classes in judo. Men's category: -60 kg, 60-66 kg, 66-73 kg, 73-81 kg, 81-90 kg, 90-100 kg and +100 kg. Women's category: -48 kg, 48-52 kg, 52-57 kg, 57-63 kg, 63-70 kg, 70-78 kg and +78 kg.

Japan and South Korea are the Asian Games judo ruler. Judo meaning "gentle way” is a modern combat sport that originated in Japan. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or by applying a choke. Judo was first incorporated into the Asian Games in 1986.