Description
Text and photographs provide a guide to the basic blocks, punches, kicks, locks, and throws of judo. Includes warm-up exercises.
Library's review
Now anyone can learn self defense the safe and easy way.
'Mr. Neff uses his knowedge of the Asian fighting arts to educate others. Illustrated with photographs, the books supply the proper techniques and the principles of self-protection and fitness. Pictures on every page augment the easy and
' A few pages of warm-up exercises followed by five to ten chapters of basic throws, blocks, kicks, falls, dodges...These techiques have great appeal for many youngsters.'-School Library Journal
Contents
Preface
Introduction
History of jujitsu
Common questions about jujitsu
1 Limbering and stretching exercises
2 Basic body mechanics and sensitive areas
3 Fighting stances
4 Blocking stances
5 Hand techniques
6 Foot techniques
7 Falling techniques
8 Throwing techniques
9 Holding techniques
Safety rules
Index
'Mr. Neff uses his knowedge of the Asian fighting arts to educate others. Illustrated with photographs, the books supply the proper techniques and the principles of self-protection and fitness. Pictures on every page augment the easy and
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briefly stated essentials. This series promises to be very popular in today's society. Students (and adults) will be able to benefit from it.'-Instructor' A few pages of warm-up exercises followed by five to ten chapters of basic throws, blocks, kicks, falls, dodges...These techiques have great appeal for many youngsters.'-School Library Journal
Contents
Preface
Introduction
History of jujitsu
Common questions about jujitsu
1 Limbering and stretching exercises
2 Basic body mechanics and sensitive areas
3 Fighting stances
4 Blocking stances
5 Hand techniques
6 Foot techniques
7 Falling techniques
8 Throwing techniques
9 Holding techniques
Safety rules
Index
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ISBN
822511517
Publication
Lerner Publications Company Minneapolis