Judo Formal Techniques: A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata (Paperback)

by Tadao Otaki (Author), Donn F. Draeger (Author) "The Japanese concept of kata is as old as Japan itself..." (more)
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Product Description
A Kodokan guide to nage and katame (throws and grappling techniques and exercises). It does not include kata.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (November 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080481676X
• ISBN-13: 978-0804816762
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #477,123 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Martial Art!!!, September 4, 2001

By	Marcin Wolek "volas" (Gdynia, Poland) - See all my reviews

This is a book for those who would like to know what Kodokan Judo differs from sport competition. As a sport Judo practicioner I could never expect so wide range of techniques and deep tradition. Now I can see the wisdom of Mr. Kano who preserved one of the best Japanese export products ever created -complete and powerful martial art! The photos, drawings and description are very clear and high quality. Absolute for every Judoka, regardless of rank and experience.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential textbook for all Judo practitioners., January 6, 1997

By A Customer

Judo Formal Techniques covers Randori no Kata (both Nage no Kata and Katame no Kata), the basic techniques used in competition judo. The book provides detailed information on each of the techniques, including advice for both the attacker and defender. It also touches on the basic theories behind the techniques, competition etiquette, and the philosophies of the founder of judo (Jigoro Kano) and many of judo's proponents. Technique descriptions are heavily supported by a number of excellent photographs.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good textbook in judo, November 22, 2000

By	Xu Qiang (Singapore) - See all my reviews

i just bought this book from kinokuniya bookstore. it is a very good book, i think. it presents the detailed explanation of techniques involved in judo. however, i think you will benefit most if you could combine this book with the reading of another one - "The Secrets of Judo" - a masterpiece in illustrating the mechanical principles that underlies Judo.