Japan judo hits crisis point as bullied, burnt-out children quit - Global Times

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 the sport's future in its traditional powerhouse.

A child plays with a judo instructor during a training session in Fukuroi, Japan, on May 25, 2022. Photo: AFP Japan is the home of judo but a brutal win-at-all-costs mentality, corporal punishment a… [+4601 chars]

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