Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (654 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 156836539X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The definitive judo textbook This book is an outstanding reference containing such vital concepts and techniques as nage waza (throwing techniques), shime waza (choking/strangulation techniques), atemi waza (vital point techniques), and kansetsu waza (joint locking techniques). Randori (free sparring), kata (forms), and goshin jutsu (self-defense techniques) are covered. There is also some interesting history about how jujutsu became judo, the principles and aims of Kodokan judo, and training basics (e.g., gi, etiquette, postures/stances, moving a. From the Master Excellent compilation of Kano Jigaro's works in Judo. Covers much material and may enhance any instructor's knowledge and understanding of the art.. "I'm amazed at how many Judoka I meet who have never" according to XL1200R_Ryder. It's a book about Judo, written by the man who created it. I'm amazed at how many Judoka I meet who have never read it.
From the Publisher A bible of the sport explaining all of the major techniques in detail.
Jigoro Kano died at sea in 1938 while returning from an IOC meeting in Cairo.. In 1969 he became the first Japanese member of the International Olympic Committee. JIGORO KANO, born in 1860 in Hyogo Prefecture, created Kodokan judo in 1882, the year after he graduated from Tokyo Imperial
Judo, or the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system, of self-defense, was specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts. Failing to discover any underlying principle, he set about designing a new martial art to reflect the concept of maximum efficiency in the use of physical and mental energy. Today, the concepts and techniques of judo taught at the Kodokan are the ones originally devised by their creator and collected together in this book. In addition to a discussion of traditional methods of resuscitation, the book concludes with a useful appendix of information on the founder and the Kodokan International Judo Center, and a glossary of judo terminology. Covering everything from the fundamental techniques to prearranged formal exercises for both men and women, the book offers detailed explanations of how techniques a