I wish Kudo had been available when I was training semi-seriously in martial arts 30 years ago. It is exciting to watch, practical for self-defense and doesn't look too dangerous for the competitors. So much more exciting to watch IHMO than 2 guys lumbering around a judo mat or 2 taekwondo guys alternately bouncing up and down and hugging each other. And less of a gore-fest than MMA.
Can anyone explain the ruleset? Looks like MMA in a gi, with no ground strikes?