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OverviewJudo, or the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system of self-defense, was specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts. This book by the creator of Kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most authoritative guide to this martial art ever published. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jigoro KanoPublisher: Kodansha International Ltd Imprint: Kodansha International Ltd Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 18.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.70cm Weight: 0.680kg ISBN: 9784770017994ISBN 10: 4770017995 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 01 July 1994 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJIGORO KANO, born in 1860 in Hyogo Prefecture, created Kodokan judo in 1882, the year after he graduated from Tokyo Imperial University. In 1969 he became the first Japanese member of the International Olympic Committee. Jigoro Kano died at sea in 1938 while returning from an IOC meeting in Cairo. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |