J-Arena S2019E13 - Para Judo

In para judo, visually impaired athletes rely on feeling to sense their opponent's every move. The biggest difference with standard judo is that bouts start with a hold, resulting in frequent ippon. Five-time Paralympic medalist Satoshi Fujimoto explains how his hands receive information from the moment of contact. His throws are so precisely executed, it can be hard to comprehend that he can't see his opponent. We also speak to the German national team, visiting Japan for their training camp.