Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder
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. This book by the creator of Kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most authoritative guide to this martial art ever published. \ Over a hundred years ago Jigoro Kano mastered swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat. Failing to discover any underlying principle, he set about designing a new martial art to reflect the...
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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. This book by the creator of Kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most authoritative guide to this martial art ever published. Over a hundred years ago Jigoro Kano mastered swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat. 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. Covering everything from the fundamental techniques to prearranged formal exercises for both men and women, the book offers detailed explanations of how techniques are combined in two types of practice: randori (free practice) and kata (the practice of forms). 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. Fully illustrated throughout, Kodokan Judo will help students and instructors everywhere to discover the principles, techniques, and spirit of this popular martial art.
Foreword11IBasic Judo Concepts1Jujutsu Becomes Judo152Principles and Aims of Kodokan Judo203Basic Points in Training26IITechniques4Basic Movements375Classification of Techniques556Nage-waza597Katame-waza1108Continuous Attack1319Atemi-waza136IIIFree Practice10Randori141IVForms11Kata14512Nage no Kata14813Katame no Kata16014Kime no Kata17315Kodokan Goshin Jutsu19216Ju no Kata20417Itsutsu no Kata22018Koshiki no Kata224VHealth and First Aid19Seiryoku Zenyo Kokumin Taiiku23920Kappo252Appendix A: Jigoro Kano Chronology255Appendix B: Guide to the Kodokan256Glossary259Index262
