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J U D O

so they do not injure an opponent. Last, there are those holds that, when perfectly applied, offer no escape. Judo students learn to link all of these techniques together to produce breathtaking moves that work both on the judo mat and in the real world. Judo is an unarmed, close-contact martial art. It can be practiced as a means to fulfill your competitive needs, a way to get fit, or a high- ly effective method of self-defense. The throws, holds, strangles, and armlocks of judo offer its students a wide variety of skills. Contrary to what most people believe, each type of martial art is quite different, and each has its own unique brand of techniques. For instance, judo is absolutely nothing like karate. You cannot punch, kick, or chop in

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