JUDO: Formal Techniques -A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata -by Tadao Otaki and Donn F Draeger / Tuttle Books ( 600 Photos / 400 Illustrations ) ( Martial Arts )
by Otaki, Tadao; Donn F Draeger / Tuttle Books
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description)
- ISBN 10
- 0804811873
- ISBN 13
- 9780804811873
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About This Item
Rutland, Vermont / Tokyo, Japan : Rutland, VT / Tokyo, Japan: Charles E Tuttle, 1983, 1st Edition, First Printing, 1983. -----------hardcover, a Fine example, clean tight and crisp, very fresh example of a scarce hardcover in the 1st edition, in a very lightly rubbed Near Fine price clipped dustjacket, jacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, 451 pages, b&w photos and illustrations, chapter sections include: Historical background; Outline of Judo Kata; Understanding Kata; Famous Japanese Judoists on Kata; Kata Fundamentals; Technical Aspects of Nage no Kata / of Katame no Kata; Nage no Kata; Katame no Kata; Conclusion / Appendix: The Historical Significance of Seiza and Zarei; Notes / Glossary - Index, ---"This comprehensive manual on the basic formal techniques of Kodokan Judo, the Randori no Kata, provides the fundamental instruction in nage and katame no kata (throwing and grappling) that is essential to effective judo. --- With over 600 photographs and 400 drawings, Judo Formal Techniques provides a history of this Japanese martial art and gives complete step-by-step descriptions of the roles of both training partners. In addition to throwing and grappling, the important transitional movements, as well as grips, stances, and postures, are explained. The authors have, by studying the published and unpublished personal writings of Jigoro Kano (the founder of Kodokan Judo), been able to recapture the original spirit and intent of the judo kata, which they present in the standard Kodokan versions, as refined by generations of master judoka. --- Expertly written and richly illustrated, Judo Formal Techniques is the classic "kata bible" for judo student and instructor alike and a tremendous resource for martial arts practitioners outside the realms of judo and jiu jitsu."---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 6.25w x 9.25h Inches. Price Clipped Jacket.
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- Leonard Shoup (CA)
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- Title
- JUDO: Formal Techniques -A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata -by Tadao Otaki and Donn F Draeger / Tuttle Books ( 600 Photos / 400 Illustrations ) ( Martial Arts )
- Author
- Otaki, Tadao; Donn F Draeger / Tuttle Books
- Illustrator
- Photo Cover
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine (see description)
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine (see description)
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0804811873
- ISBN 13
- 9780804811873
- Publisher
- Rutland, VT / Tokyo, Japan: Charles E Tuttle, 1983, 1st Edition, First Printing
- Place of Publication
- Rutland, Vermont / Tokyo, Japan
- Date Published
- 1983
- Size
- 6.25w x 9.25h Inches
- Keywords
- JUDO: Formal Techniques -A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata -by Tadao Otaki and Donn F Draeger / Tuttle Books ( Martial Arts )
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