Jūdō, kendō, sumo, etc. are lumped together under the term “budō” (martial arts), whereas other athletic disciplines are called “sports. While many people may have a sense that “budo” comes from the traditional Japanese martial arts, not many can clearly answer the difference between “budo” and “sports. Here, we will go back to the roots of “budo” and “sports” and explain the distinct differences between the two.