Sport of Judo

Kiyoshi Kobayashi

• 10 juni 2014
• 9781462901579

Samenvatting:

Judo, the “gentle way" based on an ancient Japanese jujutsu and now a premier modern Olympic sport, is systematically presented in The Sport of Judo. This volume, an invaluable resource for any beginning judoka or teacher, comprises a point-by-point demonstration and explanation of over fifty essential techniques, as practiced at the international home of judo, the Kodokan Institute in Tokyo. In addition, The Sport of Judo includes a brief history of development and spread of judo, as well as a discussion of judo competition, including Kodokan contest rules, and a complete glossary of terms.