Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Iandgt;The Sport of Judoandlt;/iandgt; an invaluable resource for any beginning judoka or teacher, comprises a point-by-point demonstration and explanation of over 50 essential judo techniques, as practiced as the international home of judo, the Kodokan Institute in Tokyo. Judo, the "gentle way" based on the ancient Japanese martial art of jiujutsu (or jujutsu) and now a premier modern Olympic sport, is systematically presented in this book. Published over 50 years ago, this martial arts classic includes a brief history of development and spread of judo, as well as a discussion of judo competition, including Kodokan contest rules, and a complete glossary of terms.
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"The finest manual on theandhellip;art of judo."and#8212;Asahi Evening News
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"One of the most comprehensive studies ever published in English."and#8212;andlt;iandgt;South China Morning Postandlt;/iandgt;
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"An excellent presentation of the sport of judo."and#8212;Sumiyuki Kotani, Chief Instructor, International Section, Kodokan Judo Institute, Tokyo
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"A detailed guide to the sportandhellip;Unqualifiedly recommended to everyone in judo."and#8212;andlt;Iandgt;The Journal of the Association of Physical and Mental Rehabilitationandlt;/iandgt;
Synopsis
Learn the basics of Judo with this invaluable martial arts guide.
The Sport of Judo an invaluable resource for any beginning judoka or teacher, comprises a point-by-point demonstration and explanation of over 50 essential judo techniques, as practiced as the international home of judo, the Kodokan Institute in Tokyo.
Judo, the "gentle way" based on the ancient Japanese martial art of jiujutsu (or jujutsu) and now a premier modern Olympic sport, is systematically presented in this book. Published over 50 years ago, this martial arts classic includes a brief history of development and spread of judo, as well as a discussion of judo competition, including Kodokan contest rules, and a complete glossary of terms.
Synopsis
This book provides an excellent introduction to the sport of judo.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Kiyoshi Kobayashiandlt;/bandgt; is a lifelong practitioner, researcher, and teacher of judo. He lives in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. andlt;bandgt;Harold Sharpandlt;/bandgt; has taught and written extensively on judo, for both children and adults, and is the author of andlt;iandgt;Boys' Judoandlt;/iandgt; and, with Shinzo Takagaki, of andlt;Iandgt;The Techniques of Judoandlt;/iandgt;. he holds the rank of 7th dan and lives in Los Angeles, CA.