About this title: The author was a 3-times Olympic Judo champion in his youth, and became the chief instructor of Kodokan - the official Judo headquarters. This book is the successor to the perennial bestseller "Kodokan Judo", by the founder Jigoro Kano, and contains full descriptions of all 67 throws, with variations and practice guides. In addition, the author details the origins of some techniques using old and rare photos of Kano in action. Destined to be a classic and a must for all judo practitioners.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Kodansha International
Date Published: 9/1/2005
ISBN-13:9784770023308ISBN:4770023308
Description: Fine. 4770023308 NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: KODANSHA INTL
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9784770023308ISBN:4770023308
Description: New. Throughout the long history of Japan's martial traditions, judo has evolved into one of the nation's richest and most revered cultural legacies. The vast array of judo techniques has branched out into three distinct categories: throwing techniques, g... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Kodansha Europe Ltd
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9784770023308ISBN:4770023308
Description: New. Focusing on Kodokan Judo, this book contains full descriptions of all 67 throws, with variations and practice guides. In addition, it details the origins of some techniques, using old and rare photos of Kano in action. It is suitable for all judo prac... read more
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"This book has detailed descriptions and nice pictures. It gives many alternatives to each throw. I am a novice and it will require me to closely study it."
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