NHK Documentary

Miracle Body: The Revival of Japan's Judo

Although long renowned for the skills and strength of its heavyweight judo division, Japan was once overwhelmed by the world's power-driven judo, evident in the gold medal drought at the last Olympics. Now, Japan's judo is showing signs of revival. Using science, this episode takes an in-depth look at the secrets behind the polished techniques that push human ability to the limit, which embodies the philosophy of judo.