The Sport of Judo

Author:   Kiyoshi Kobayashi ,  Harold E. Sharp
Publisher:   Tuttle Publishing
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780804805421


Pages:   120
Publication Date:   15 December 1989
Recommended Age:   14 years
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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"Learn the basics of Judo with this invaluable martial arts guide. The Sport of Judo an invaluable resource for any beginning judoka or teacher, comprises a point-by-point demonstration and explanation of over 50 essential judo techniques, as practiced as the international home of judo, the Kodokan Institute in Tokyo. Judo, the ""gentle way"" based on the ancient Japanese martial art of jiujutsu (or jujutsu) and now a premier modern Olympic sport, is systematically presented in this book. This martial arts classic 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."

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Author:   Kiyoshi Kobayashi ,  Harold E. Sharp
Publisher:   Tuttle Publishing
Imprint:   Tuttle Publishing
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.255kg
ISBN:  

9780804805421


ISBN 10:   0804805423
Pages:   120
Publication Date:   15 December 1989
Recommended Age:   14 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

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A detailed guide to the sport...Unqualifiedly recommended to everyone in judo. -- The Journal of the Association of Physical and Mental Rehabilitation


The finest manual on the...art of judo. --Asahi Evening News An excellent presentation of the sport of judo. --Sumiyuki Kotani, Chief Instructor, International Section, Kodokan Judo Institute, Tokyo A detailed guide to the sport...Unqualifiedly recommended to everyone in judo. --The Journal of the Association of Physical and Mental Rehabilitation One of the most comprehensive studies ever published in English. --South China Morning Post


An excellent presentation of the sport of judo. --Sumiyuki Kotani, Chief Instructor, International Section, Kodokan Judo Institute, Tokyo The finest manual on the...art of judo. --Asahi Evening News A detailed guide to the sport...Unqualifiedly recommended to everyone in judo. --The Journal of the Association of Physical and Mental Rehabilitation One of the most comprehensive studies ever published in English. --South China Morning Post


Author Information

Kiyoshi Kobayashi is a lifelong practitioner, researcher, and teacher of judo. He lives in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Harold Sharp has taught and written extensively on judo, for both children and adults, and is the author of Boys' Judo and, with Shinzo Takagaki, of The Techniques of Judo. he holds the rank of 7th dan and lives in Los Angeles, CA.

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