70後小時候大多看過電視連續劇《姿三四郎》。講的是柔道(judo)集各流派之長,戰勝傳統柔術(jiu-jitsu),脫穎而出的故事。劇中的師父,矢野正五郎,就是以柔道創始人,KanoJigoro,為原型。
事實往往比故事更精彩。Kano的弟子MitsuyoMaeda,學成後離開了柔道總部Kodokan,到美洲闖蕩。一路上向人們展示柔道/柔術,和傳統摔跤(wrestling)競技,後來到了中美洲,最終到了巴西。一生贏[
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Theworldpromisespleasure,success,andhappiness;jiu-jitsuleaves
gratitude,health,andtranquility.
Pleasurecomesfromthesenses,successfromworkinghardfortheboss,
happinessmorefleetingthanthemorningdew.Joycomesfromsurviving,
healthfromsweating,andtranquilitylaststillthenextday.
It'spainful,butthepainshealandmold.Atabout50,Ichosejiu-jitsu.
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