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LESSON 1 Necessity and Prohibition

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1 READ the conversation on an online forum about judo. Notice the words in bold.
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I’m a FEMALE judo player. Ask me anything!

Submitted 6 months ago by Judo_Gal
Hi, forum! I am a female, and I have been practicing judo for 15 years. I’m happy to answer your
questions.

Concerned Dad: Hi Judo_Gal. My daughter wants to take judo lessons, but I’m concerned about
safety. Should I be?

Judo_Gal: No. You really don’t have to worry too much. Judo means “the Gentle Way.” Players
do not try to hurt their opponents. Of course, you have to be careful. Sometimes players throw
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each other, and accidents can happen.
Concerned Dad: Do they kick, too?
Judo_Gal: No. Judo players cannot kick each other. In fact, there are several moves that players
must avoid. For example, players may not punch each other or touch their opponent’s face.
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They also have to keep their hands away from their opponent’s legs.
Concerned Dad: Can you hold your opponent’s jacket? You can’t do this in other martial arts.

Judo_Gal: Yes, you are allowed to hold the outside of your opponent’s jacket, but you can’t put
your hands inside a sleeve.
Concerned Dad: Thanks for your answers. Just one more question. Why do you think
practicing judo is good for young people?
Judo_Gal: Well, it was great for me. Judo players
must be very disciplined. I learned quickly to
follow rules and manage my time. They must
not ignore their coaches, and they must always
behave respectfully. These are great lessons for
people at any age!

1 opponent: a person who takes the opposite side in a fight, game,
or contest
2 punch: to hit with a closed hand

Nadia Merli (white) of Brazil
and Haruka Tachimoto of
Japan (blue) compete in
the Judo Grand Slam on
November 30, 2013, in
Tokyo, Japan.

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