Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano

Description

Judo, or the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system. of self-defense, used to be specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts. This book by the author 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 that of maximum efficiency in the usage of physical and mental energy. Today, the concepts and techniques of judo taught at the Kodokan are the ones initially devised by their author and collected together in this book. Covering everything from the fundamental techniques to prearranged formal exercises for both women and men, the book offers detailed explanations of how techniques are combined in two types of practice: randori (free practice) and kata (the practice of forms). Along with 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 all over, Kodokan Judo will assist students and instructors in every single place to discover the principles, techniques, and spirit of this popular martial art.