Newaza, or groundwork, is a controversial aspect of Judo, especially with the introduction of a new ruleset that favors big Ippon throws and the rise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about Newaza. What is it? What sets it apart from the ground of other martial arts?
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