Once again your use of the term “entry point” in your original post suggests just that. If that’s not what you meant, choose your words better.

How did this make it out of the grays?

It is, but not so much when you’re on the receiving end of an ippon.

I did not realize they allowed submission holds in greco-roman wrestling.

It’s almost the same thing so how the fuck is it far more compelling?

They’re not robes they’re called gi and yes, you use them go to gain leverage, throw, pin and even choke your opponent. Judoka at this level have been training in the gi for many years, so it doesn’t hinder their movement at all. Don’t watch a judo competition expecting an MMA match to break out, it’s usually the…

I practiced judo for 25 years and yes, I’m insulted. If you learned anything during your seven years in the dojo, you would understand why. When you use the phrase “entry point,” you’re suggesting that judo is somehow beneath or lesser than MMA, and nothing could be further from the truth. Judo is a global sport and…

You realize this had everything to do with politics and nothing to do with judo right?

“embrace judo as an entry point to MMA competition.” You have no idea how many judoka you’ve just insulted with this suggestion.

I sincerely hope she doesn’t go the way of Ronda Rousey. Take the high road Kayla-your legacy in this great sport will be that much grander.

Dislocation is much more painful than hyper-extension. Pretty much impossible to finish a judo match with a dislocated elbow. You’re right about not passing out though-I was fully conscious through every agonizing moment of my left elbow dislocating during a wrestling match.