Judo can be used in self-defense, but it does not have many striking techniques such as kicks to the groin or pokes to the eyes that would be very practical in a real self-defense situation.
Consequently, this allowed judo students to free practice and apply the techniques at full force. Judo can be used in self-defense, but it does not have many striking techniques such as kicks to the groin or pokes to the eyes that would be very practical in a real self-defense situation.