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Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano Paperback - 2013

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Author: Kano, Jigoro
ISBN: 9781568365398

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From the publisher

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.

Details

Title Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano
Author Jigoro Kano
Binding Paperback
Edition Reprint
Pages 264
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Kodansha International
Publication date 2013-08
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9781568365398 / 156836539X
Weight 1.68 lbs (0.76 kg)
Dimensions 10.17 x 7.15 x 0.61 in (25.83 x 18.16 x 1.55 cm)
Category Sports & Recreation
Library of Congress subjects Judo
Dewey Decimal Code 796.815

About the author

JIGORO KANO, born in 1860 in Hyogo Prefecture, created Kodokan judo in 1882, the year after he graduated from Tokyo Imperial University. In 1969 he became the first Japanese member of the International Olympic Committee. Jigoro Kano died at sea in 1938 while returning from an IOC meeting in Cairo.