Shinji hosokawa biography of martin

Hosokawa: “I started judo at the age of 12, which was late! I learned a lot quite quickly and moved to Tenri and lived in the dorm from 15. Gradually the training became more and more tough through high school. I remember Kato sensei, the head coach, saying that I am so small, so short that it must be hard to practise every day with heavy guys. It was not a choice, it was just the way it was. He also said that no matter how hard it is, ‘Today you do your best. Just today, make effort. Next day do the same.