Ep. 83: World Competition Stalls as Jody Wins and Matsuda Pursues Yawara

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Martinez faces Jody in the heavyweight finals while Jigoro trains Fujiko mentally. Jody overcomes initial struggles to defeat Martinez, as Fujiko analyzes her un deux trois attack timing. Meanwhile, Matsuda visits his hospitalized father, who mocks his abilities. His mother insists he abandon housekeeping for reporting, eventually funding his trip to Yugoslavia to cover Yawara. She encourages him to view Yawara as a normal girl regardless of her status. Khruschev competes for Russia in the under 48kg division against Yawara. Jody dismisses rumors that Matsuda is tired of Yawara, noting Kristin Adams also targets her. Yawara remains distracted by false news about Matsuda, feeling unexpected anxiety before her match.