Yudo, the Korean system of Judo, is a combination of the Japanese emphasis on technique and the European style of power fighting. Since the 1984 Summer Olympics, Korean fighters have proven to be a powerhouse in Olympic and World Judo Championships. This program was filmed on location at the Yudo training center in Daegu, South Korea, home of Olympians and World Champions. This comprehensive overview of Yudo includes:
*Yudo Fundamentals and a Brief View of Rules with Action *Terms(Korean, Japanese, English) and definitions *Practice and Yudo Team Training at Daegu Yudo Center *Competition Practice *Popular Competition Techniques *Winning Secrets *Interviews with World Champion Lee Kew-hwa and Grandmaster Jung Hyuk-joon
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Dissappointed Comment: I should have listened to the other reviewers. This video is indeed not interesting for somebody who wants to get more insight in the training methods of the koreans. Your money is better spent to buy the video of Jeon, Korean master at fightingfilms.com Customer Rating: Summary: very basic Comment: This video doesn't deliver. I exspected insight in different training methods and maybe unorthodox techniques. Instead , it shows somewhat lacklustre demonstrations of the most basic throws, a Korean coach explaining the point system in korean with subtitles. You then can watch the most boring randori session between a few teenagers, who throw each other again and again with O Soto.Boring!! Customer Rating: Summary: Yudo: Half the Story. Comment: In the Republic of Korea, Yudo is both a sport and a military art. This video limits itself to the Olympic sport of Judo, which bears slight resemblance to the military art. The failure to provide a proper history of the oriental art of Judo in Korea is deeply disappointing, especially since Korea is the only country in the world wherein the martial art created by Kano Jigoro is still taught as Kano intended it to be taught, as a military art. If one wants a videotape which illustrates the Korean adaptation and practice of the Olympic sport of judo, they may want to purchase this videocassette. It is a unique production in that regard and belongs in the collection of every sport judo competitior. If one wants to gain an understanding of the traditional military art of Yudo, as practiced in Korea for nearly a century, this videocassette is a total waste of money. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Learning Tool Comment: If you're looking for practical techinques, this would be a valuable addition to get. Some extra commentaries would of been useful during some scenes, but the overall message is convied. If you don't take my word, then take a look yourself! Customer Rating: Summary: Good Training Tool Comment: Great and clear on techniques. The only thing lacking upon this (which is why I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5) was some commentaries were needed when there were scenes showing randori, and the competitors never gave an explanation on how European Power techniques were used or incorporated in their art, there were only claims that they were there. The strong points were the names in both Japanese and Korean and the showing of the movements from different angles. Great camera work! I recommend it!
