Judo Historian Says Gordon Ryan’s Behavior Would Not Be Tolerated In Judo
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Judo historian Chadi argues that Gordon Ryan’s public conduct would not survive inside judo’s institutional culture. Speaking on a podcast, he said the sport weighs an athlete’s behavior outside competition heavily, so technical ability alone does not guarantee advancement through the ranks. He noted that modern judo federations watch athletes on and off the mat, […]
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