Q&A for How to Do Judo

You could start at any age, as long as you are healthy enough to do it.

A dojo is the place where you go to learn judo. You must always respect your dojo and follow dojo discipline.

Judo involves a large amount of practice with people your own size and weight and at various skill levels. A dojo allows you to train with others, and for an instructor to correct your techniques and give you tips along the way. The theory and principles of judo could be learned online, but the practical side is learned primarily in a dojo.

You will definitely not get your butt kicked. I, myself have just started, and I can tell you, everybody who has more experience will be VERY careful with you. You don't have to worry about it.

The referee says "Hajime". In Japanese that's はじめ. It is is pronounced Ha-ji-mé and literally means beginning.

Kicks are not a judo technique - they are actually forbidden in fights. You are probably thinking of a different martial art.