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Randori
Live training or sparring in judo, essential for practice and skill development.
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Neil Adams attributes his 1980 Olympic loss partly to poor nutrition and weight cutting decisions.
Adams describes the mindset difference between competitors aiming to win versus those trying not to lose, impacting performance.
Teddy Riner is considered the greatest judo winner, but Adams believes Yamashita would win in a direct match.
Adams critiques conventional judo training methods as a 'technical mess' when drills are mixed incorrectly.
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