This Book is the joint effort of two of Japan's foremost judo instructors. Isao Inokuma and Nobuyuki Sato have also been world-class judo champions, and their advice and enthusiasm have helped train countless other judo practitioners. Among their students is the sensational Yasuhiro Yamashita, who captured the All-Japan Judo Championship nine times in a row from 1977 to 1985. Now, with Best Judo, their winning methods can be yours. Best Judo can be used by beginners and veterans alike, It starts with the basic judo postures and salutations and shows you how to move on the mat, how to control your opponent, and how to be thrown safely.
Brief explanations emphasize important areas for study, caution, and concentration.
There is also a section on training, full of ideas for building and vitalizing your body. The Secrets of Judo offers fresh, clear-cut explanations of the numerous techniques involved in throwing and grappling. In addition to the precise detailing of judo's physical aspects, this book provides insights into the psychological factors related to judo's underlying philosophy. A product of over twenty years of exhaustive research, Judo Training Methods is a comprehensive examination of the martial sport of judo. Although the examples are geared toward judo, the training and conditioning methods set out are valuable for all martial artists and athletes, whatever their art or sport.