Techniques of Judo by Harold E. Sharp and Shinzo Takagaki (1998, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-100804821127
ISBN-139780804821124
eBay Product ID (ePID)1135496

Product Key Features

Book TitleTechniques of Judo
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTraining, Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Publication Year1998
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorHarold E. Sharp, Shinzo Takagaki
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight14.8 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width7.7 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN56-013413
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal796.815
SynopsisLearn the complete repertoire of wazas of judo-hand throws, hip throws, leg throws, back and side throws, holding, strangling and armlock techniques-from this authoritative manual., The Techniques of Judo is a fully illustrated and authoritative manual, providing step-by-step explanations, practical pointers, and thorough analyses of all the most commonly used judo techniques, or "wazas." Illustrated with over 550 black and white photographs, this martial arts book is an invaluable introduction to judo for beginners as well as a complete repertory for the advanced practitioner, or "judoka." First published more than 50 years ago, The Techniques of Judo offers incisive descriptions of more than 70 hand throws, hip throws, leg throws, back and side throws, holding techniques, strangling techniques, armlock techniques, together with their variations and appropriate counter-techniques. The introduction contains an outline description of the sport, its history and objectives, the contests and the grappling system, with a penetrating discussion of the principle of balance and minimum effort that is basic to a scientific understanding of the sport., The Techniques of Judo is a fully illustrated and authoritative manual, providing step-by-step explanations, practical pointers, and thorough analyses of all the most commonly used judo techniques, or wazas. Illustrated with over 550 black and white photographs, this martial arts book is an invaluable introduction to judo for beginners as well as a complete repertory for the advanced practitioner, or judoka. First published more than 50 years ago, The Techniques of Judo offers incisive descriptions of more than 70 hand throws, hip throws, leg throws, back and side throws, holding techniques, strangling techniques, armlock techniques, together with their variations and appropriate counter-techniques. The introduction contains an outline description of the sport, its history and objectives, the contests and the grappling system, with a penetrating discussion of the principle of balance and minimum effort that is basic to a scientific understanding of the sport.

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  • Excellent book

    As does "the Sport of Judo" also by Sharp, captures the artistry and spirit of judo, with nice b&w large photos.

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