I just returned state side yesterday from my trip to Paris where I was visiting my sister and brother-in-law for three weeks. Although they have lived there for over 30 years, I had never visited them in Paris before.
I joined a Judo dojo (club) in Jacksonville Beach Florida last year and I've been enjoying it ever since.
While there are really great throws in high level competition, not everyone is going "full bore" when they practice Judo. There are all kinds of levels.