> But found it demoralizing to be 'stiff-armed' by people who were just bigger and stronger This is why Judo (like most combat sports) is weight-class sport. T

> But found it demoralizing to be 'stiff-armed' by people who were just bigger and stronger This is why Judo (like most combat sports) is weight-class sport. That being said, technique can compensate weight difference to some extent. > Judo is mostly 2 guys trying not to move That's what happened when these guys have almost identical level. If not, one is going to move toward the tatami very fast.