Japan judo hits crisis point as bullied, burnt-out children quit - manilastandard.net

By Andrew McKirdy Japan is the home of judo but a brutal win-at-all-costs mentality, corporal punishment and pressure to lose

By Andrew McKirdy Japan is the home of judo but a brutal win-at-all-costs mentality, corporal punishment and pressure to lose weight are driving large numbers of children to quit, raising fears for … [+4515 chars]

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