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He's got him in an armbar! BAH GAWD!

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

You're from Taiwan as well ?

You know, every Taiwanese should just identify themselves here *raises hand*

My parents are from Taiwan, I was born in the U.S. I'm definitely rediscovering my roots as I get older though

 

[The_Inquisitor]

GO USA!

 

[OatmealMu]

So who's doing the commentary?

 

[The_Inquisitor]

So who's doing the commentary?

I hear no commentary! That's the beauty of this!

 

[Karakand]

Taraje just dropped fat man and little boy on his competition.

Yeah. I still don't understand why their gone, BUT WHATEVER I'll go watch Olympic-worthy sports, like "Trampoline."

The 2 spots freed up weren't filled so in theory it can come back in 2016. As for why it's gone... haters! Bring back polo too!

 

[datruth29]

I hear no commentary! That's the beauty of this!

If you go to the bottom bar, you could read some commentary by clicking on the "commentary" button. No voice, so it still works!

 

[TDG]

Wow, a lot of Chinese Taipeiers in here.

 

[Caturro]

A Chilean and a Bolivian leading the cycing competition. As a Chilean I have to say this has caught me by surprise... hopefully he can keep going at the same pace. Still more than half of the race to go!

 

[NewLib]

American Fencer Zagunis just advanced to the final 8 in fencing sabres.

 

[OatmealMu]

If you go to the bottom bar, you could read some commentary by clicking on the "commentary" button. No voice, so it still works!

Yeah. I assume they're well versed in the ways of judo. Just wondering who they are so I can look 'em up.

 

[TheFightingFish]

Maybe this is just me as a ex-wrestler but those Gis that they have to wear seem kinda awkward for judo. I guess it is tradition, but all that extra fabric has to get in the way.

 

[deadbeef]

NBC online footage is great. It looks like this Chinese lifter is going to be going for a new record soon.

 

[NetMapel]

Hello fellow Taiwanese I was born in Taiwan and immigrated to Canada years back so I root for both teams ! I'll try my best to keep you guys all posted, haha

PS: Can somebody give me a zip code / TV provider combo so I can watch the recaps on NBCOlympics.com ? Thanks !

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Shit, I should be going to bed, but I am hooked on the judo...

 

[Karakand]

American Fencer Zagunis just advanced to the final 8 in fencing sabres.

U-S-A
U-S-A
U-S-A
U-S-A
U-S-A

 

[OatmealMu]

Oh man, look at that koka score.

 

[Karakand]

PS: Can somebody give me a zip code / TV provider combo so I can watch the recaps on NBCOlympics.com ? Thanks !

90025

Time Warner West LA Digital Cable

 

[joesmokey]

Being able to watch any of these events, even after they're not live is pretty impressive.

At least I'll have something to do during work now :lol

 

[TDG]

Holy fuck, and ippon just happened in this Judo match. Whatever that is, it was a pretty awesome move.

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Holy shit at that counter the judo guy just through to get the IPPON knockout

EDIT: Beaten

 

[NetMapel]

90025

Time Warner West LA Digital Cable

Awesome. Thanks ! Too bad CBC.ca doesn't have recaps

 

[OatmealMu]

I missed the ippon. :\

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Awesome. Thanks ! Too bad CBC.ca doesn't have recaps

75044 Verizon Fios Keller (digital) if that doesn't work for you guys.

 

[TheFightingFish]

Holy fuck, and ippon just happened in this Judo match. Whatever that is, it was a pretty awesome move.

So the ippon is an instant win? What has to happen for that to be counted? It must be more then just a takedown as there were plenty of those already.

 

[giga]

yeah i couldnt help it

 

[The_Inquisitor]

I missed the ippon. :\

Was badass. The guy went to take the other down, so the other guy countered and redirected his momentum, spun him, and slammed him down on the side of his back.

 

[OatmealMu]

Oh! FACE!

 

[Zoolaga]

So the ippon is an instant win? What has to happen for that to be counted? It must be more then just a takedown as there were plenty of those already.

I think it has to be a clean throw where they land flat on there back or shoulders.

 

[NetMapel]

Ahhhh NBC restricts their streaming only to US residents

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Ahhhh NBC restricts their streaming only to US residents

Use a US proxy.

 

[OatmealMu]

So a yuko is 10 points and a koka is 1.

 

[The_Inquisitor]

So a yuko is 10 points and a koka is 1.

Reading commentary, looks like ref is missing some calls.

 

[TDG]

The Czech-who-looks-kind-of-like-Tyler-Hansbrough is kicking this Brazilian's ass. Man, are all Judo coaches such crybabies?

EDIT: Czech-who-looks-kind-of-like-Tyler-Hansbrough won.

 

[OatmealMu]

Ouch.

 

[giga]

The object in a judo match is to either throw the opponent to the ground on his back; to pin him to the ground principally on his back; or to force him to submit to a choke, strangle or an armlock. Any of these score ippon (一&#26412, immediately winning the match.

Judo has four grades of score: ippon, waza-ari, yuko, and koka. An ippon literally means "one point" and wins the match. An ippon is awarded for (a) a throw that lands the opponent largely on their back in a controlled manner with speed and force; (b) for a mat hold of sufficient duration (twenty five seconds); or (c) for opponent submission. A waza-ari is awarded for a throw that does not quite have enough power or control to be considered ippon; or for a hold of twenty seconds. A waza-ari is a half-point, and, if two are scored, they constitute the full point needed for a win.

Yuko and koka are lower grades of score, and only count as tie-breakers - they are not cumulative with one another. Scoring is lexicographic; a waza-ari beats any number of yuko, but a waza-ari and a yuko beat a waza-ari with no yuko. It is not uncommon for a match to be decided based on koka.

A fifteen-second hold down scores yuko and a ten-second hold down scores koka. If the person who secured the hold down already has a waza-ari, they only need to hold the hold down for twenty seconds to score ippon by way of two waza-ari (waza-ari-awasete-ippon). Throws further lacking the requirements of an ippon or a waza-ari might score a yuko or a koka. So-called "skillful takedowns" are also permitted (e.g. the flying arm-bar) but do not score.

If the scores are identical at the end of the match, the contest is resolved by the Golden Score rule. Golden Score is a sudden death situation where the clock is reset to match-time, and the first contestant to achieve any score wins. If there is no score during this period, then the winner is decided by Hantei, the majority opinion of the referee and the two corner judges.

 

[aznpxdd]

Where are you guys watching the judo?

 

[The_Inquisitor]

The Korean guy up is world bronze apparently.

Edit: wow

 

[Karakand]

The American dude that won earlier has a blog!

http://www.taraje.com/

Yesterday I had the amazing privilege of attending the Flag Bearer Voters meeting for the US as a representative of our Team Captain. I was one of 20 or so people from nearly every sport to participate. It was an amazing honor for me and I was sure that my voice was heard.

I made my vote count and I am happy that the individual I supported was chosen.

Unfortunately I had to bag the Opening Ceremonies. I only have 1.5kg left to lose, and could have done it later on tonight, but standing up for 5-6 hours will not help my performance tomorrow. It was a tough decision, but when it gets down to it. I have had the experience before, and in order to get it all, you have to risk it all.

1. Good vote, Taraje.
2. Making weight sounds crazy.

 

[kassatsu]

Where are you guys watching the judo?

on nbc.com

 

[giga]

jesus. Korean guy almost dislocated other dudes arm.

 

[datruth29]

Holy shit at that throw. He almost ripped his arm off. O_+

 

[NetMapel]

Use a US proxy.

Ummm... how ???

 

[The_Inquisitor]

jesus. Korean guy almost dislocated other dudes arm.

Korean guy did well to hold, and then throw the shit out of the other guy. I am really enjoying Judo. Holy hell, I am going to become an international sports fan at this rate.

Now I understand why my friend broke his collarbone when practicing judo. :lol :lol

 

[TDG]

That was a nasty throw. The motherland has been shamed by seeing one of its' children nearly have his arm ripped off.

 

[linsivvi]

I just heard Avril Lavigne played in the Serbia vs Kazakhstan volleyball match. What the fuck. :lol

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Ummm... how ???

Umm, try http://proxify.com/

type in nbcolympics.com into the box and hit enter. Then try to watch something.

 

[datruth29]

I just heard Avril Lavigne played in the Serbia vs Kazakhstan volleyball match. What the fuck. :lol

Que??

 

[OatmealMu]

100?!

 

[Zoolaga]

I just heard Avril Lavigne played in the Serbia vs Kazakhstan volleyball match. What the fuck. :lol

They were playing Joe Satriani in the weightlifting :lol