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We tried to discern the different categories … We found ten. Here is the result.
1. The Low Jumpers: when entering the tatami, they jump a bit up and down a couple of times;
2. The High Jumpers: when entering the tatami, they jump up and down pulling their knees up really high;
3. The Feet Sweepers: when entering the tatami, they sweep their feet left to right and back, repeatedly;
4. The Twisters: when entering the tatami, they shake their hips, short of ‘twist & shake’;
5. The Face Slappers: when entering the tatami, they slap their face a couple of times;
6. The Thigh Slappers: similar as the Face Slappers, but then the thighs;
7. The Body Slappers: idem ditto as previous two categories, but then the body;
8. The Exhalers: when entering the tatami, they fiercely exhale air through their mouth making a blowing noise;
9. The Yellers: when entering the tatami, they let out a terrifying yell;
10. The Mixers: when entering the tatami, they do a mix of some or all of the above.
What does your favorite judoka do when he/she enters the tatami?