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Summary: Introduction to Judo, not to teach
Comment: First, I am a former student of Hayward Nishioka who achieved a green belt in one semister at LACC.
Buy these videos to grow interest in Judo. O-Sensei(Great teacher) Nishioka's intent of this video series was to introduce Judo, get people interested in the sport, remove some barriers but not to teach it. He clearly states that learning Judo requires an instructor. Karate and weapons (which Nishioka is a black belts in both) are very popular and seen in movies & television frequently. The video attempts to show that Judo can be just as fun, interesting & powerful. These videos attempt to show learning Judo is easy, kids take to it like a duck to water. The Japanese ceremonys are nothing to fear and shouldn't get in the way from learning Judo. The Japanese language used should not be a barrier in learning Judo. Kids can learn Judo, tiny bit of Japanese very easily, make friends and have fun. One can continue in Judo for life and not know everything, Judo can be a life pursuit, it is also complex.
Sensei Nishioka's martial arts classes has changed several tens of thousands for the better. Many students get excited, learn and excell in something for the first time in their lives. Nishioka transformed many to excelled in both Karate & Judo and other facets in life. Mr. Nishoka has achieved many things in martial arts (8 times Grand Champion), movies, business and then went on to earn a doctorate from California State University of Los Angeles. Excelling from martial arts to achieving many life goals is a common effect. At a minimum, martial arts increases their self confidence.
A friend or parent can purchase this video series in the hope of capturing someone's interest, remove fears (fear of the unknown) of the ceremony & language and possibly change the path of their lives for the better. The tapes can be a non threatening way to show them the sport.
THE POWER OF JUDO:
Those learning Karate, Kobudo, Aikido, Kendo, Jujitsu and other martial arts can benefit greatly from Judo. Many of the best martial artists learn more than one martial art. O-Sensei Fumio Demura learned Judo first and then went on to become world renown in Karate. Nishioka won a karate tournament, Nisei week, defeating many black belts while a white belt in karate.
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Summary: The cover says 45 minutes. But, it is only 27.5 minutes long.
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This is the third and last of a 3 volume video series on Judo by Hayward Nishoka, a former U.S. Judo champion. Hayward Nishoka narrates in all 3 volumes. The demonstrations are almost always performed by others who are most likely students of Hayward Nishioka. The throw done for the sake of demonstration are all done in very good form.
This volume starts out the first four minutes in the same manner as the beginning minutes on the first two video volumes with Hayward Nishioka narrating a very brief summary comments on the origins of Judo and praises for Judo and Jigoro kano, the founder of Judo.
This volume breaks away from the structured presentations format of the previous two volumes. Instead of being video recorded in a studio, this volume now appears to have been either recorded in a dojo or gym used as a judo dojo during a class or practice session when Judo students in this video happen to be engaged in Randori, the freestyle sparring matches when students try to apply what they have learned to an opponent who will not be so cooperative. It is competition. All 3 video volumes in this series on Judo by Hayward Nishioka emphasizes and covers the competitive sport aspect of Judo. There is no demonstration with emphasis on self-defense applications in this series. If you are looking for self-defense applications, I recommend that you consider Wally Jay's book and 5 volume video series on Small Circle Jujitsu instead.
After about 20 minutes of exposure to freestyle Randori, this volume returns to the structured demonstrations of throws in a studio. The throws demonstrated are a spinning Uchimata, Osoto Haraigoshi combination, Koshi Guruma, Ouchigari, Kouchigari, and Kosotogake.
Hayward Nishioka concludes instruction on this volume after only 27 ? minutes has passed since the start. This is the biggest disappointment because the video cover says that it is 45 minutes long. For this reason I am not recommending that you buy this volume unless you come across an opportunity to buy it at half price or less or otherwise money is not issue of concern to you and you really have a desire learn the throws I listed above.
Hayward Nishioka authored a small book called "Foot Throws." Only 5 of the throws covered in that book are performed in this video series. I do recommend to anyone who is interested in learning about foot throws to buy the book, to read it carefully again and again and to practice the throws covered in that book. It is a good book.
JUDO by Hayward Nishioka Part 1
JUDO by Hayward Nishioka Part 2
Foot Throws: Karate, Judo and Self-Defense
Small-Circle Jujitsu, Vol 1 - Foundations
Small-Circle Jujitsu, Vol 3 - Grappling Techniques
Small-Circle Jujitsu, Vol 4 - Tendon, Tricep, Armbars and Armlocks
Small-Circle Jujitsu
Nihon Jujitsu by Norm Belsterling Volume 1
Nihon Jujitsu by Norm Belsterling Volume 2
Nihon Jujitsu by Norm Belsterling Volume 5
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