Martial Arts and Sports in Japan (Jtb, No 16) [Paperback Bunko]

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Japanese

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• Paperback Bunko: 191 pages
• Publisher: Books Nippan; Shohan edition (January 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4533019951
• ISBN-13: 978-4533019951
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars ILLUSTRATED! Martial Arts & Sports in Japan, August 30, 2010

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This review is from: Martial Arts and Sports in Japan (Jtb, No 16) (Paperback Bunko)

How illustrated is it? Out of pages 9-185, only 3 pages without illustrations!!! WHAT'S INSIDE: p. 1-8: Title page through Table of Contents. CHAPTER 1 p.10-20: The Japanese Martial Arts. CHAPTER 2-SUMO p.22-70: Through the Ages, A Sumo Ring, "Wreslter" & Referee Apparel, A Sumo Match, Ceremony, Awards & Parade, Winning Techniques, Forbidden Moves, Life in the "Stables," Retirement, Enjoying a Sumo Tournament. CHAPTER 3-JUDO p.72-100: Short History, (jujutsu "vs." judo, judo ranks & belts), The Floor & The Uniform, Contests & Rules, Basic Body Movements, Waza (throws, throwing combinations, pinning & etc., pinning combinations), Judo Asphyxiation First Aid. CHAPTER 4-KENDO P. 102-134: Kendo in History, Equipment & Apparel, Competition Rules, Basic Movements, Techniques, Samurai Sword-fighting movies. CHAPTER 5-KARATE p. 136-148: Intro to Karate, Apparel & Equipment, Basic Movements (stances, body parts as weapons), Basic Techniques (blocking, fist thrusts, strikes, kicks, forms). CHAPTER 6-OTHER MARTIAL ARTS p. 150-157: AIKIDO (basic movements, throws, holds & locks, throw & lock combinations). p. 158-163: NAGINATA (weapon & apparel, the armor, "standing alert," areas to aim for, basic cuts & thrusts, initiative). p. 164-167: KYUDO (the bow & arrows, archery range, shooting an arrow). p. 168-169: NINJUTSU (tools & strategy). p. 170: KEMPO. CHAPTER 7-MODERN DAY SPORTS IN JAPAN p. 172-177: Western Sports, Japanese Style (baseball, soccer, relay races, marathons, golf, skiing, snow boarding, tennis, beach volleyball, tug of war). p.178-181: Active Life (fishing, camping, hiking, mountain climbing, canoeing, surfing, board sailing, scuba diving, athletic clubs). p.182-185: Gambling (on horse, bicycle & boat races). p. 186-191: Index. "Shobu-ari!" ("We have a winner!")