This book explains the numerous techniques of throwing and grappling, and outlines judo's origins, the relationship between judo and Zen, and the theory and physical applications of judo techniques.
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Customer Rating: Summary: Historical Value Mostly Comment: This book is highly technical and somewhat dated. It is not the best book on judo if you are expecting general coverage, but it has a niche and I am very glad to see it re-published. When it was one of the few books available on judo we all had it, but there are now many more comprehensive guides to basic judo. Still, if you want to know about the mechanics of various throws this has the analysis and details that could be very interesting. Customer Rating: Summary: Technical, Sometimes Dry. Always Good Comment: Let me preface this by saying I love physics. Especially mechanics. The book explains how techniques work and why.
Some of us learn better this way. If you know why a technique works, you will probably learn to apply it better. This book can help you understand the hows and whys, if you can concentrate on the descriptions. They can be dry and technical.
If you're missing something in a technique, this book may be able to help you. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Comment: This book great for people who want to get better at the philosophy of Judo. It really breaks the art down in to a physics class that might be a little hard for some to understand but if you can follow along it will bring your game up to the next level and put you in the right direction. Customer Rating: Summary: Amazing Comment: As a student of many of the martial sciences, I was amazed at the evidence that this book uses to support its tactics. It can be difficult at times to read, specifically if you have never taken a physics class, but it is insightful and exceptionally well done. A must for all those interested in Kodokan. Customer Rating: Summary: Accurate, but reads like a Physics book Comment: This book to me was ok, becuase I like math and Physics and the like, but to the Judoka that is challenged by these subjects, they might find this book a little dry. The information is accurate though a little dated, and it did help me understand what Sensi was tring to explain.
