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Is Japanese judo harmful for children?

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July 25, 2022

Japan is the birthplace of judo. But the martial art, which is also an Olympic sport, is facing a crisis. A win-at-all-costs mentality is harming its youngest learners. Deaths among children and bullying from coaches have been reported.

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