Library's review
from dust jacket
This book differs from other works on teh same subject in thate it stresses the extraoridinary value of Judo as a moral as well as physical form of training for the mnd and body. Books have in teh past focussed on training at the Kodokan, the post-World Warr II headquarters for Judo
The work has 288 carefully explained illustrations, including many shots of temples and architecture dating back to the late Muraomachi period. To help explain the development of Judo into an Olympic sport there are photographs of the huge Budokan in Tokyo, where the 1954 Olympic Judo contests were held, along with many other interesting and important pictures.
The authors hope to clear up some misconceptions about an ancient art which, in its own special way, has helped to bridge the gap that spans East and West. The carefully organized presentation of their text and illustrations is easy to follow for anyone wishing to learn the techniques.
Tamio Kurihara has been practising Judo for more than sixty years. Among his many distinctions he has won the first Judo contest ever performed before the Emperor. He is at present a member of the committee of the All Japan Judo Federaton, Kyoto Physical Education Federation, and serves as Vice President of the All Kinki and Kyoto Prefectural Judo Federations. In 1964 he was invited to serve as a consultative member for the Judo contests in teh 18th Olympiad held in Tokyo. A scholar in his own right he has written many books on Judo and currently edits the Judo Times.
Howard Wilson is an American who has studied Judo in Japan for six years, latterly under Kurihara. Most of the photographs in this book were taken by him.
Contents
Glossary of Terms
Grading
Authors' Foreword
Part I Origin and Development
Part II Techniques of Judo
Introduction
The first steps
Rei, salutions
Shizentai and jigotai, natural and defensive postures
Shintai, walking action
Kumikata, methods of gripping the opponent
Ukemi, methods of falling
Tachiwaza, standing techniques
Ashiwaza, foot and leg techniques-Hiza guruma, knee wheel technique; Ashi barai, advanced foot sweep; Sasae Tsurikomi ashi, propping-lifting foot sweep; Okuir ashi harai, sliding foot sweep; Ouchi gari, major inner reaping technique; Kouchi gari, minor inner reaping technique; Osoto gari, major outer reaping technique; Uchimata, iner thigh sweep; Counter techniques for Ashiwaza
Tewaza, hand techniques-Tai otoshi, forward body dorop; Ippon seoinage, one arm shoulder throw; Morote seoinage, two arm shoulder throw; Kata guruma, shoulder wheel technique; Counter techniques for Tewaza
Koshiwaza, hip techniques-Uki goshi, floating hop technique; O goshi, major hip technique; Kubi nage, hip-neck throw; Harai goshi, sweeping loin technique; Tsurikomi goshi, lifting hip technique; Hane goshi, springing hip throw; Hane makikomi, winding spring-hip technique; Usuri goshi, switching hip technique; Ushiro goshi, rear hiop technique; Counter techniques for Koshiwaza
Sutemi waza, back and side drop techniques-Tomoenage, somersaoult technique; Sumi gaeshi, backward corner drop technique; Hikikomi gaeshi, pulling drop-fall technique; Tawara gaeshji, bale ddrop technique; Tami otoshi, valley drop technique; Yoko guruma, side wheel drop technique; Couknter techniques for Sutemi waza
Newaza, grappling techniques
Osaekomi waza, holding techniques- Kesa gatame, cdross chest hold; Kuzure kesa gatame, modified cross chest hold; Kata gataem, shouldr hold; ZUshiro kesa gatame, rear cross chest hoold; Kata gatame, shoulder hold; Ushiro kesa gatame, rear cross chest hold; Kami shiho gatame, upper four corner hold; Tate shiho gatame, verical four corner hold; Yoko shioho gatame, side four corner hold; Kuzure kami shiho gatame, modified upper four corner hold
Shime waza, choking techniques-Okuri eri jime, sliding collar choke; Kata juji jime, shouldr cross choke; Hadaka jime, naked choke; Yoko jime, cross side choke; Katawa jime, shoulder cross choke; Sode guruma jime, lapel wheel chjoke; Gyaku juji jime, reverse cross choke
Kansetsu waza, arm lock techniques-Ude garami, coul arm lock technique; Juji gatame, cross arm lock technique; Ude gatame, straight arm lock technique; Hishigi hiza gatame, arm-knee lock technique
Part III Training
Part IV Self-Defence
Types of Contests
Suggested Reading
This book differs from other works on teh same subject in thate it stresses the extraoridinary value of Judo as a moral as well as physical form of training for the mnd and body. Books have in teh past focussed on training at the Kodokan, the post-World Warr II headquarters for Judo
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in Japan. While the training there has produced some of the finest Judo players in the world, the books written about it generally lead the novice to believe that Judo is a lethal art of kiling an opponent with a twist of teh wrist. Mr. Kurihara and Mr. Wilson have endeavoured to show that this is not true, through a carefully condensed series of systematic illustrations and text that explain the techniques and training methods of Judo as they are taught in the High Schools and Universities of Japan.The work has 288 carefully explained illustrations, including many shots of temples and architecture dating back to the late Muraomachi period. To help explain the development of Judo into an Olympic sport there are photographs of the huge Budokan in Tokyo, where the 1954 Olympic Judo contests were held, along with many other interesting and important pictures.
The authors hope to clear up some misconceptions about an ancient art which, in its own special way, has helped to bridge the gap that spans East and West. The carefully organized presentation of their text and illustrations is easy to follow for anyone wishing to learn the techniques.
Tamio Kurihara has been practising Judo for more than sixty years. Among his many distinctions he has won the first Judo contest ever performed before the Emperor. He is at present a member of the committee of the All Japan Judo Federaton, Kyoto Physical Education Federation, and serves as Vice President of the All Kinki and Kyoto Prefectural Judo Federations. In 1964 he was invited to serve as a consultative member for the Judo contests in teh 18th Olympiad held in Tokyo. A scholar in his own right he has written many books on Judo and currently edits the Judo Times.
Howard Wilson is an American who has studied Judo in Japan for six years, latterly under Kurihara. Most of the photographs in this book were taken by him.
Contents
Glossary of Terms
Grading
Authors' Foreword
Part I Origin and Development
Part II Techniques of Judo
Introduction
The first steps
Rei, salutions
Shizentai and jigotai, natural and defensive postures
Shintai, walking action
Kumikata, methods of gripping the opponent
Ukemi, methods of falling
Tachiwaza, standing techniques
Ashiwaza, foot and leg techniques-Hiza guruma, knee wheel technique; Ashi barai, advanced foot sweep; Sasae Tsurikomi ashi, propping-lifting foot sweep; Okuir ashi harai, sliding foot sweep; Ouchi gari, major inner reaping technique; Kouchi gari, minor inner reaping technique; Osoto gari, major outer reaping technique; Uchimata, iner thigh sweep; Counter techniques for Ashiwaza
Tewaza, hand techniques-Tai otoshi, forward body dorop; Ippon seoinage, one arm shoulder throw; Morote seoinage, two arm shoulder throw; Kata guruma, shoulder wheel technique; Counter techniques for Tewaza
Koshiwaza, hip techniques-Uki goshi, floating hop technique; O goshi, major hip technique; Kubi nage, hip-neck throw; Harai goshi, sweeping loin technique; Tsurikomi goshi, lifting hip technique; Hane goshi, springing hip throw; Hane makikomi, winding spring-hip technique; Usuri goshi, switching hip technique; Ushiro goshi, rear hiop technique; Counter techniques for Koshiwaza
Sutemi waza, back and side drop techniques-Tomoenage, somersaoult technique; Sumi gaeshi, backward corner drop technique; Hikikomi gaeshi, pulling drop-fall technique; Tawara gaeshji, bale ddrop technique; Tami otoshi, valley drop technique; Yoko guruma, side wheel drop technique; Couknter techniques for Sutemi waza
Newaza, grappling techniques
Osaekomi waza, holding techniques- Kesa gatame, cdross chest hold; Kuzure kesa gatame, modified cross chest hold; Kata gataem, shouldr hold; ZUshiro kesa gatame, rear cross chest hoold; Kata gatame, shoulder hold; Ushiro kesa gatame, rear cross chest hold; Kami shiho gatame, upper four corner hold; Tate shiho gatame, verical four corner hold; Yoko shioho gatame, side four corner hold; Kuzure kami shiho gatame, modified upper four corner hold
Shime waza, choking techniques-Okuri eri jime, sliding collar choke; Kata juji jime, shouldr cross choke; Hadaka jime, naked choke; Yoko jime, cross side choke; Katawa jime, shoulder cross choke; Sode guruma jime, lapel wheel chjoke; Gyaku juji jime, reverse cross choke
Kansetsu waza, arm lock techniques-Ude garami, coul arm lock technique; Juji gatame, cross arm lock technique; Ude gatame, straight arm lock technique; Hishigi hiza gatame, arm-knee lock technique
Part III Training
Part IV Self-Defence
Types of Contests
Suggested Reading
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Charles E. Tuttle Company Rutland, Vermont Tokyo, Japan