(I saw this report in my local Newspaper this week. What the hell is going on in Japanese judo?)
When I read this report for the first time I could hardly believe what I was reading: what the hell is going on here. If this was happening in any other country there would be an absolute outcry. If the stats are accurate, on average, one child is being killed during judo training every 3 months in Japan, and yet, this seems only to be of concern to some parents!
Sorry, but something is just not right here. Japanese judo...you guys have lost the plot! I hope those who were responsible for the well being and safety of the children in their care have been held to account: but this being Japan, I wouldn't be surprised if they hadn't.
When the martial arts are used to hide brutish, and callous, behaviour, they cease to be martial arts. That such things as this are happening so often is cause for a lot more than concern. It's about time Japanese judo teachers did something about the idiots in their ranks, and put a stop to this appalling situation.
