Learn the complete repertoire of wazas of judo—hand throws, hip throws, leg throws, back and side throws, holding, strangling and armlock techniques—from this authoritative manual.
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Shinzo Takagaki is an internationally known ninth-degree judo black belt and special instructor and member of the Committee of Kodokan.
Harold E. Sharp is a fourth-degree black belt, student of the Kodokan, and presently director of the Judodan (Judo Institute) of Los Angeles.
Harold E. Sharp is a fourth-degree black belt, student of the Kodokan, and presently director of the Judodan (Judo Institute) of Los Angeles.
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A New Edition of a Classic!,
By Edward F. Burgess, VIII (Camichael, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Techniques of Judo (Tuttle Martial Arts) (Paperback)
The Techniques of Judo by Takagaki and Sharp is a reprint of a very comprehensive and well-written text first published in 1957. It contains some techniques seldom taught in modern practice, such as Ganseki Otoshi and Yama Arashi, and it has extensive notes on counters and defenses. I am a sixth degree, and my highly-prized first edition is well worn with years of research. The contest illustrations are breathtaking examples of flawless technique, and the "flavor" of the book speaks volumes about martial spirit and a style of Judo seldom seen in these days. Harold Sharp is well known for his work on another classic Judo text first published in 1956 with Kiyoshi Kobayashi, entitled The Sport of Judo. Together, they are an impresive compendium of martial information and Judo history. I give the Techniques of Judo to my advanced students, so they won't forget that Judo is a martial art, not just a game.
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A great Judo text!,
By Walter Reade (Appleton, WI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Techniques of Judo (Tuttle Martial Arts) (Paperback)
This is one of the better (of many) introductory / intermediate Judo books available. "Techniques of Judo" briefly covers the basics (bowing, calisthenics, postures, falling, holding, unbalancing the opponent) and moves on to the core of the book, which is throws. This includes hand throws, hip throws, leg throws, and back and side throws. The four concluding chapters cover grappling techniques, including holds, strangling holds, and armlock techniques.Each technique has about 4 or 5 photographs clearly showing the progression of the move, and 3 to 4 additional photographs showing alternate variations or a counter to the move. What separates this book from the pack is the excellent textual detail that is included with each technique. The authors do a fantastic job of presenting the dynamics associated with proper execution of the throw. The numerous variations and counters included in this text will make it a Judo text with lasting value.
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judo is both an art and a sport, a means of defense, and equally, a means of offense. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cross choke, slap the mat, slide your right hand, opponent steps, pull the opponent, opponent resists, right lapel, pull him forward, right collar, hip throw, left collar, grade red, foot sweep, right front corner, throw the opponent, left lapel, turn your body New!
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judo is both an art and a sport, a means of defense, and equally, a means of offense. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cross choke, slap the mat, slide your right hand, opponent steps, pull the opponent, opponent resists, right lapel, pull him forward, right collar, hip throw, left collar, grade red, foot sweep, right front corner, throw the opponent, left lapel, turn your body New!
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- Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano by Jigoro Kano in Front Matter, and page 1
- Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan by Oscar Ratti in Back Matter
- Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan by Oscar Ratti in Back Matter
- Judo Techniques & Tactics (Martial Arts Series) by Jimmy Pedro in Back Matter
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