Photograph by Vincent Laforet for NEWSWEEK

The word “Judo” is derived from the Japanese meaning of “the Gentle Way.”  Relative to Chinese Throwing Stars and Nunchucks, sure the sport must look tame to the true hard core Bruce Lee fans. But word to the wise: should you cross any of these Judoka in a dark alley, drop everything and run like hell!  Just look at that Olympic move in the frame above—now that’ll leave leave a mark on just about anybody I know! (more…)