This book explains the numerous techniques of throwing and grappling, and outlines judo's origins, the relationship between judo and Zen, and the theory and physical applications of judo techniques.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Primer on the Gentle Way,
This review is from: The Secrets of Judo: A Text for Instructors and Students (Paperback)
This book, though dated by the artwork and photos, is still the standard text on the principles of Judo. This book is well written. They ideas being propogated are easy to understand and the photos and artwork complment the theories being discussed.All the basic moves are covered and one could read this book and enter a dojo with an understanding on what his or her sensei is trying to teach. Even seasoned martial artists can refernce this text on an occasion as we often forget ideas ourselves. Highly recommended.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Technical, Sometimes Dry. Always Good,
This review is from: The Secrets of Judo: A Text for Instructors and Students (Paperback)
Let me preface this by saying I love physics. Especially mechanics. The book explains how techniques work and why.
Some of us learn better this way. If you know why a technique works, you will probably learn to apply it better. This book can help you understand the hows and whys, if you can concentrate on the descriptions. They can be dry and technical. If you're missing something in a technique, this book may be able to help you.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a complete reference.,
By Jason Bennett (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Secrets of Judo: A Text for Instructors and Students (Paperback)
Although this book offers some interesting insight along with some detailed discussion, it attacks the subject from such an academic angle that it eclipses the more practical considerations, such as demonstrating combinations or transition. It makes very little mention of training methods and, therefore, is of little use to a beginner, except as a reference to understand the basic mechanic principles of throwing. The majority of the book focuses on tachi-waza, so that, as a reference for ne-waza, the book is particularly limited.
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WITH THE rapid expansion of interest in judo throughout the world today, there has developed a need for a textbook on the art and science of this sport: a textbook to be used as a reference and guide for schools, instructors, students, and the general public. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
joint nerve center, sliding collar strangle, unconditioned reflex action, three forces that act, cross strangle, right natural posture, advanced foot sweep, defending posture, two forces that act, motor nerve center, inner reaping, immobilizing opponent, centripetal pressure, judo practice, grappling techniques, right front corner, opponent hold, hip throw, left front corner, right lapel, collar hold, abdominal region, right hand presses, left lapel, throwing techniques Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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WITH THE rapid expansion of interest in judo throughout the world today, there has developed a need for a textbook on the art and science of this sport: a textbook to be used as a reference and guide for schools, instructors, students, and the general public. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
joint nerve center, sliding collar strangle, unconditioned reflex action, three forces that act, cross strangle, right natural posture, advanced foot sweep, defending posture, two forces that act, motor nerve center, inner reaping, immobilizing opponent, centripetal pressure, judo practice, grappling techniques, right front corner, opponent hold, hip throw, left front corner, right lapel, collar hold, abdominal region, right hand presses, left lapel, throwing techniques Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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