The Sport of Judo (Paperback)

~ Kiyoshi Kobayashi (Author), Harold E. Sharp (Author) "IN JAPAN, judo is practiced in a building or room called a dojo..." (more)
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Product Description

This volume seeks to answer the need for an introduction to the sport of judo.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; 2 edition (December 15, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804805423
• ISBN-13: 978-0804805421
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,009,906 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good catalogue of Judo techniques., July 25, 2000

By	David B. Wolfe (Philippi, WV USA) - See all my reviews

This book is an excellent catalogue of Judo techniques with clear photographs showing the different stages of the techniques. I highly suggest buying it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good pictures and helpful pointers, November 28, 2002

By	Walter Reade (Appleton, WI United States) - See all my reviews

The beginning and intermediate Judo student will be pleased with book. It is a good introduction to the major Judo techniques, starting with the basics such as falling and unbalancing you opponent, and then introducing a number of the more common techniques (throws, sweeps, chokes, and holds). Each technique is accompanied by a number of pictures showing the progression of the moves (including different variations) as well as good explanatory text.

There is good reason that this book has had 48 printings!

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for those new to the Sport and Art of Judo, December 15, 2005

By	Chud (San Diego, Ca) - See all my reviews

Shows the basic Judo moves and techniques in an east to follow format. Starting with how to fall properly to basic and intermediate throws and counter throws. I would recommend this book to people new to Judo and high school/college wrestling, due to it's simplicity and to-the-point photos and movement explainations.