About this title: Kyuzo Mifune (1883-1965) began Judo as a child, and in 1920 was awarded the highest possible rank of 10th dan - the only man ever to reach this height. Called the "god of judo", he was so famous that '10th-Dan' replaced his name! Legend has it that in his sixty years of practice he never lost a match and was never thrown. This book is a totally revised edition. The original was published in 1960, and played a big role in founding the International Judo Association, and in helping judo to become an Olympic sport in 1964. Shortly before his death Mifune revised his work. This new edition ...
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Edition: 2nd
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Kodansha International
Date Published: 6/11/2004
ISBN-13:9784770029799ISBN:4770029799
Description: Fine. 4770029799 **2nd Edition** 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
Description: The Long-lost "bible of judo" is back in print after almost 30 years. Judo's origins date back to ancient times, and through the course of its long history it has evolved into one of Japan's most renowned heritages, assimilating many aspects of Japanese culture. In recent years, Judo has acquired heightened popularity, both in Japan and around the world, as a martialart and a path to spiritual enlightenment. Kyuzo Mifune (1883-1965) began Judo as a junior middle-school student, and in 1945 was ... read more
Edition: NIS
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Inc, Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9784770029799ISBN:4770029799
Description: Hardback: hard cover edition in good or better condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book. Excellent read. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great gift for the fan / reader in your life. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Kodansha International,
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9784770029799ISBN:4770029799
Description: 224p, portrait frontispiece and photographs throughout, 7.6”x 10.5”, hardback, a fine copy-as new-in a fine dustwrapper [4770029799] Available for IMMEDIATE delivery from our Polesworth bookshop. read more
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