JUDO: FROM A RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE

‘The Russian style of judo during the 70s and 80s was quite unique and often left you with your mouth hanging open and wondering what had happened and how did it happen? Their ability to throw and execute such unorthodox technique was astounding. The traditional sleeve and lapel grip was often defenceless against the Russian fighter who did not conform to the usual grip and stance.

“As well as their unpredictability these were very well prepared athletes in great physical condition with steely determination to win. Never allowing themselves to be phased, distracted by their opponent or by any other external conditions.

“Andrew explains in detail how this revolutionary, exciting system came about that so dramatically transformed World judo and provided Russia (ie. USSR) unprecedented success on the World stage.”