http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/olympicpix/archive/2008/08/11/the-not-so-gentle-way-blood-cries-and-victory-at-judo.aspxPhotograph by Vincent Laforet for NEWSWEEK The word "Judo" is derived from the Japanese meaning of "the Gentle Way." Relative to Chinese Throwing Stars and Nunchucks, sure the sport must look tame to the true hard core Bruce Lee fans. But word to theenCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Debug Build: 2.18)http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/olympicpix/archive/2008/08/11/the-not-so-gentle-way-blood-cries-and-victory-at-judo.aspx#564689Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:52:34 GMT544c64cf-7058-4151-925a-a0fd041e73dd:564689jtnelso<p>Amazing blood shots! How is the lighting at the events? Are you having to use flash, or just really fast lenses?</p> Blog: Visions of China: A 2008 Olympics Picture Bloghttp://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/olympicpix/archive/2008/08/11/the-not-so-gentle-way-blood-cries-and-victory-at-judo.aspx#566581Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:05:04 GMT544c64cf-7058-4151-925a-a0fd041e73dd:566581ClausKunckel<p>I really love your photos from the Olympics. Your technique is superior to the rest out there. But I just have to comment on your 'This is a violent sport, people...' I don't agree at all. I think I hear a little humor between the lines, but to me every little boy and girl should give judo (or ju-jutsu or karate) a serious try-out. It is very healthy for young people to experience what they can accomplish with their body under safe conditions and having a good teacher. In martial arts you learn much more about your own strength and weaknesses than almost all other sports. Certainly badminton or tennis :-)</p> <p>What you have witnessed is the elite fighting for medals. Judo is so much more than this. It's like boxing: You can train hard and enjoy a truly great sport (or as a lifestyle) but you don't have to enter the ring.</p> <p>Best wiches</p> <p>Claus Kunckel</p> Blog: Visions of China: A 2008 Olympics Picture Blog