Judo in the U.S.: A Century of Dedication [Paperback]

Michel Brousse (Author), David Matsumoto (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 18, 2005

Commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the United States Judo Federation, this volume traces the more than 100-year history of judo practice in America. The authors begin with a comprehensive survey of Japan's classical disciplines, which sets the foundation for understanding what judo is and what it means to the people who practice it. They show how, from its arrival on U.S. shores in the late nineteenth century, judo has built upon the strengths of the two societies it bridges. For martial arts practitioners and others interested in Asian and American cultural history, this thoroughly researched and richly illustrated book is an indispensable resource for understanding judo's ongoing role in the contemporary life of the United States.

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About the Author

Michel Brousse, a sixth-degree black belt, teaches the cultural history of sport and the didactics of judo at Bordeaux University in France. He is the author of numerous books and articles on these subjects. A former member of the French national judo team, he currently serves as Media Director of the International Judo Federation.

David Matsumoto is a sixth-degree black belt and an acclaimed psychologist specializing in intercultural adjustment, culture, and emotion. He is a professor of psychology at San Francisco State University, and the head instructor of the East Bay Judo Institute, one of the USA's top dojos. He is a renowned judo coach and official and author of several books about judo as well as culsture and psychology. Both Michel Brousse and David Matsumoto are official researchers for the International Judo Federation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books (October 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556435630
• ISBN-13: 978-1556435638
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.4 x 11.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,268,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiration for other judo organizations in the world!, March 1, 2006

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Karsten (Ft. Worth, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

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This is a great book about the history of judo in the USA. The photos and artifacts are outstanding and give the reader a good impression of how judo has changed over the centuries.
For me as judoka from Germany, training now in the US, the book helped me to understand the developments and relationships between the different American judo organizations. I hope that this book is an inspiration for other judo organizations in the world (for example the Deutsche (German) Judo Bund) to write down their own judo history before it has been forgotten

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4.0 out of 5 stars A few gaps but still entertaining., February 27, 2006

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Mat Maiden (Pensacola, FL) - See all my reviews

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While I think a few very important folks were overlooked, I think this is an important history of Judo. Tons of trivia that wont be found elsewere.

5.0 out of 5 stars Judo in the U.S. : A Century of Dedication, March 22, 2011

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A wonderful book on the history of Judo in the U.S. Full of pictures that is only printed in this book. Well written and documented for those who want to know more about this fasinating Olympic sport, Martial art & science of Judo.