Top 10 Best "Judo" Books

The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano

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Mastering Judo (Mastering Martial Arts Series)

Masao Takahashi

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Mastering Judo (Mastering Martial Arts Series)

Immerse yourself in the art and sport of judo like never before in Mastering Judo . Gain a rich understanding of the philosophy, history, and practices that distinguish judo from other martial arts. Become more proficient in the techniques, tactics, and training necessary to rise through the ranks.

Mastering Judo will add to your appreciation of the principles that distinguish the art in formal exercises (kata) and to your toughness and spontaneity in both freestyle fighting (randori) and competitive matches (shiai). Firmer grounding in the roots and wisdom of traditional judo practices will enhance your ability to use your body and your mind to the ultimate advantage when facing an opponent.

Written by the Takahashi family, with more than 200 years of experience teaching, coaching, and competing in judo throughout the world, this resource crosses both generation and national boundaries in its approach and application.

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The Secrets of Judo

Jiichi Watanabe
Lindy Avakian

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Mind Over Muscle

Jigoro Kano
Naoki Murata
Yukimitsu Kano

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Training for Competition

Hayward Nishioka

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Judo for Mixed Martial Arts

Karo Parisyan
Erich Krauss
Glen Cordoza
Neil Melanson

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A Journey into the World of Judo

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Judo Formal Techniques

Tadao Otaki
Donn F. Draeger

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The Canon of Judo

Kyuzo Mifune
Fran�1/2oise White

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Best Judo (Illustrated Japanese Classics)

Isao Inokuma
Nobuyuki Sato

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Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques

Throughout the long history of Japan's martial traditions, judo has evolved into one of the nation's richest and most revered cultural legacies. The vast array of judo techniques has branched out into three distinct categories: throwing techniques, grappling techniques, and striking techniques. Of these, throwing techniques (nage-waza) represent some of the most dynamic and compelling aspects of this world-famous martial art. Recent developments in competition (shiai) and free practice (randori) have seen an increase in the number of forms of nage-waza, leading to often confusing interpretations of the techniques' names. The purpose of this book, therefore, is to provide a comprehensive and correct classification of nage-waza terminology as used in both competition and practice. All the sixty-seven official Kodokan throwing techniques and their various forms are explained thoroughly and concisely, and over 1,800 photographs accompany the text to provide the reader with the most comprehensive guide to judo's throwing forms to date. For many years author Toshiro Daigo has held the pres...

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Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques

Toshiro Daigo

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Higher Judo

Moshe Feldenkrais
Elizabeth Beringer
Dennis Leri
Michael Brousse
Moti Nativ

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