Library's review
from Foreword
Since the publication of my book Modern Judo in 1942, a lot of people have been asking me where they could buy a good book dealing with the sport side of judo. To the best of my knowledge no such book existed, or if it did it was far too limited in its presentation, and so I began
In this Sport Judo my aim is to give you a text and illustrations designed to present an easy and clear picture of the sporting side of judo, and my hope is that this text will be taken as standard throughout the country by schools and clubs and an effort made to expand the art-as a sport-among both men and women.
Contents
Foreword
Notes to Second edition
Chapter 1 How to Begin
Chapter 2 Weak Lines, Movement, Timing
Chapter 3 How to Fall Easy
Chapter 4 Playing at Throwing
Chapter 5 Holding-Down, and Escapes
Chapter 6 How to Counter a Throw
Chapter 7 Locking Choking and Escapes for Experienced Players
Chapter 8 How to Improve Your Ability
Chapter 9 Organizing a Judo Club, and Teaching Judo
Chapter 10 Contests and Rules
Kodokan Judo Tournament Rules
Index
Since the publication of my book Modern Judo in 1942, a lot of people have been asking me where they could buy a good book dealing with the sport side of judo. To the best of my knowledge no such book existed, or if it did it was far too limited in its presentation, and so I began
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planning this one.In this Sport Judo my aim is to give you a text and illustrations designed to present an easy and clear picture of the sporting side of judo, and my hope is that this text will be taken as standard throughout the country by schools and clubs and an effort made to expand the art-as a sport-among both men and women.
Contents
Foreword
Notes to Second edition
Chapter 1 How to Begin
Chapter 2 Weak Lines, Movement, Timing
Chapter 3 How to Fall Easy
Chapter 4 Playing at Throwing
Chapter 5 Holding-Down, and Escapes
Chapter 6 How to Counter a Throw
Chapter 7 Locking Choking and Escapes for Experienced Players
Chapter 8 How to Improve Your Ability
Chapter 9 Organizing a Judo Club, and Teaching Judo
Chapter 10 Contests and Rules
Kodokan Judo Tournament Rules
Index
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Publication
The Stackpole Company Harrisburg Pennsylvania