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Fighting Spirit of Judo

Yasuhiro Yamashita
Collector, Japanese Authors, Judo, Sports Biographies, Throws

This book although having some autobiographical content, is essentially a detailed analysis of Yamashita's favourite techniques as described by the great man himself, with a short biography including some of the author's thoughts on some aspects of judo and detailed description of Yamashita's favourite techniques.

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Euan Burton
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The A-Z of Judo

Syd Hoare
Collector, Judo, Technique, Throws

o compile this authoritative volume, Syd Hoare, 7th Dan, has drawn on more than three decades of judo experience at the highest level, and an extensive knowledge of the Japanese language and Japanese judo literature. He catalogues and describes more than 100 throwing techniques, 20 holds, 30 armlocks and 40 strangles. Also included are a further 20 techniques which, though now forbidden by modern judo rules for being too dangerous, were originally part of the combat systems as it emerged from its origins in Ju-jitsu.

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Jo Crowley
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Russian Judo

Alexander Iatskevich
Collector, Judo, Masterclass, Throws

In this ground-breaking book, five-times European champion Alexander Iatskevich brings his extensive knowledge to this comprehensive account. Russian Judo considers the history of the style, how it grew out of the varying wrestling traditions of the Soviet Union and its national style, sambo. Iatskevich notes the main techniques which Russian Judo have made so effective in the last decades and which are now accepted as part of the central fabric of judo

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Chloe Cowen
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Attacking Judo: A Guide to Combinations and Counters

Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki and Hidetoshi Nakanishi
Collector, Japanese Authors, Judo, Masterclass, Technique, Throws

Positive attacking in throwing and ground work is at the heart of all the best judo. This is a fundamental attitude of world champions Katsuhihiko Kashiwazaki and Hidetoshi Nakanishi, who are now among the foremost teachers in Japan. But this boldness must be based on a sound technical understanding. Attacking Judo is a new concept in judo publishing based on simple drawings rather than long complex explanations.

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Chloe Cowen, Kate Howey, Mark Fricker
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Olympic Judo: Preparation And Training

Neil Adams and Cyril A. Carter
Collector, Fitness, Judo, Throws

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Neil Adams
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Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques

Toshiro Daigo
Japanese Authors, Judo, Throws

For many years author Toshiro Daigo has held the prestigious position of chief instructor at the Kodokan, regarded as the mecca for all judo enthusiasts, and this book is the result of painstaking research into the constantly changing forms of judo's nage-waza. It will be an invaluable resource for practitioners everywhere.

All the sixty-seven official Kodokan throwing techniques and their various forms are explained thoroughly and concisely, and over 1,800 photographs accompany the text to provide the reader with the most comprehensive guide to judo's throwing forms to date.

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Training and Conditioning for Judo

Aurelien Broussal-Derval
Coaches, Fitness, Judo

With a black belt in both judo and Brazilian jujitsu and experience that includes training the British and Russian Olympic judo teams, Aurelien Broussal-Derval is uniquely qualified to help judokas-from beginners to competitive black belts-develop the balance, coordination, and power needed for success on the mat.

Recommended by:

Nik Fairbrother
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Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano

Jigoro Kano
Japanese Authors, Judo

This book by the creator of Kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most authoritative guide to this martial art ever published. Fully illustrated throughout, Kodokan Judo will help students and instructors everywhere to discover the principles, techniques, and spirit of this popular martial art.

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10 Judo Throws and 20 Dojo Drills

Children's, Coaches, Judo, Throws

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