Judo equipment

   Tape

   Two pieces of tape, one blue and one white, appear on the middle of the contest area.

   The mat

   The competition area in judo is comprised of vinyl-covered foam mats, or tatami.

   Uniforms

   The judoka wear loose-fitting judo uniforms called judogi, consisting of pants, a jacket and a belt tied at the waist

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