It takes ten years to become good at judo, and a lifetime to learn to be humble enough that you know how much you still have to learn, as a judoka.
This is eternal wisdom: the black belt knows that he or she knows nothing, and the white belt shows up to the dojo full of confidence that very soon evaporates. Time is a hard teacher.
This book is a celebration of great Olympic judo athletes: every country has experienced and skilled judoka, and you will learn about thousands of them in this book, and celebrate their achievements. Bow to your opponents, and let's get started!