2025 Japan Judo Class Review: An Authentic Experience

2025 Japan Judo Class Review: An Authentic Experience So, you’re thinking about trying out a real judo class in its birthplace, Japan, right? I mean, I recently got to try the 2025 ‘Immerse in Judo Martial Arts Class’ and, well, I have some thoughts on it. Honestly, it was sort of more than just learning moves from a book or a video. You kind of get a full-on cultural download, you know? It’s pretty much an experience that sticks with you. At the end of the day, you’re not just a tourist watching from the sidelines. You’re actually on the …

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My 2025 Karate Experience in Kobe: A Tourist’s Honest Review

My 2025 Karate Experience in Kobe: A Tourist’s Honest Review So, arriving in Kobe, you are sort of hit with this wave of things to do. You know, you see the port, you eat the beef, you might hike the mountains. I mean, all of that is amazing stuff. Still, I honestly wanted something a little different this time around. As a matter of fact, I was searching for an activity that was more than just looking at things. I really wanted to *do* something, you know, something that connected me to the place in a way a postcard never …

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