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Unlike most martial arts, judo happens to be an Olympic sport as well. It has been since the 1964 when the Games were held in Tokyo. It is because of the sporting nature of judo that it has grown and evolved so much over the years. Rules have been adjusted and refined since the very beginning but the biggest and most dramatic changes happened in 2010 when the International Judo Federation introduced new rules that banned direct attacks on the legs. It would have been straight forward had it been a complete leg grab ban but exceptions were made that allowed leg grabs under certain conditions. This has led to much confusion over what is and isn’t legal.

This book clears the air on what is clearly banned and what is still allowed. Another important aspect of judo’s evolution is how the techniques have changed over the years. Modified versions of classical techniques have been employed by competitors from the very begining but in recent years, some truly remarkable variations have emerged to cope with the increasing competitive nature of the sport. And very occasionally, some completely new techniques have emerged as well. This book highlights the best of these.

World Champion and double Olympic Silver Medallist Neil Adams is the author of this groundbreaking new book.

The Gokyo has an almost mythical importance in judo. First formulated in 1898 it then underwent a major reshuffle in 1920 but has always remained true to its original essence.
Although often overlooked in modern, western judo, the Gokyo remains a vital element of the sport and martial art and an important tool in the teaching and learning of judo. The sport’s founder Jigoro Kano designed the set of 40 techniques, split equally into five groups of eight throws in a specific order aimed at helping a student progress through a natural learning pattern, beginning with easier and more fundamental techniques before being guided through a range of more difficult and intricate throws.

Here in this book former world champion and arguably Britain’s greatest ever judo exponent and technician Neil Adams takes readers through the 40 techniques in a simple step-by-step format, illustrated with pictures by awardwinning photographer Bob Willingham, widely renowned as the sport’s leading photographer. With clear and concise descriptions by world-renowned sports writer and Judo book author Barnaby Chesterman, The Gokyo contains an in-depth look into the history and development of individual techniques as well as a historical account of the Gokyo itself.
The step-by-step picture guides are also accompanied by examples from competition Judo of the highest level, featuring stars such as Kosei Inoue, Carlos Honorato, Karina Bryant and even greats from the past such as Anton Geesink.

The Gokyo is an essential learning companion for coaches and students alike. Whether training for competition judo or merely studying the sport for its spiritual and physical benefits, this book is a must for anyone, regardless of their level and expertise.

Positive attacking in throwing and ground work is the focus of world champions Katsuhihiko Kashiwazaki and Hidetoshi Nakanishi in their special collaboration 'Attacking Judo', a book featuring simple line drawings rather than long complex explanations.

ISBN: 0-9518455-9-4

The aim of this book is to offer a wide scope of mental and physical aspects of judo, which encompass many years of practise, experience and development. The objects being to assist teachers and coaches at all levels of experience to improve their knowledge by using the various suggested approaches in order to offer the maximum benefits when teaching judo to children of various ages.

The authors of this book have been active judoka both as competitors and coaches at all levels of Judo in the UK and abroad. They have taught and coached judoka at all levels of competition, from club judo to those who have competed at and won medals at the Olympic Games, World, European, Commonwealth and National Championships.

Des Marwood has brought together his professional skills as an artist and his decades of extensive judo experience to produce a practical introduction to judo - based on 'judographs' - or easy-to-follow charts.

The main action of the technique runs through the middle of the diagrams, while combinations or counters are shown above or below at appropriate stages.

Special points and tips are also given where necessary.

Containing virtually all the techniques required to progress from beginner to black belt, Decisive Judo is an attractive, new type of manual that aims to promote a flowing style of judo.

Contents:

Background to Judo
Getting Started
Prohibited acts
Etiquette and discipline
Balance and movement
Ukemi
Getting to grips
About Nage-waza, throwing techniques
About Kata
About Katame-waza, groundwork techniques
About shimewaza, strangle techniques
About Kansetsu-waza, joint techniques

ISBN 1-874572-41-0

After showing how to fall without injury, the author introduces most of the popular throws that make judo so spectacular. The main groundwork holds are also demonstrated, and competition rules and grading systems explained. There is even a chapter on Japan, where judo originated, and the Japanese.

Lavishly illustrated with technical photographs as well as competition shots of the champions, Judo for Juniours is not only practical, but informal and fun.

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By its very nature, The A-Z of Judo is of use and interest to the beginner and the advanced judoka alike.

Included in this title are historical techniques, some of which are now considered illegal by the IJF.



ISBN: 1-874572-70-4

This book's purpose is to examine traits common to world class Judo athletes and apply a training program with the specific goal of achieving these components. It consists of over 100 international references from both medical and sport science publications as they specifically relate to world calibre Judo performance. The book also examines crucial issues impacting Judo athletes that they experience during both training and competition. Through this approach, a complete and thorough training program is presented complete with figures and pictures to assist Judo coaches and athletes in achieving world class performance.

Topics covered:

Time motion analysis of World and Olympic Judo competitions.
Physiological and strength profiles of world class Judo athletes.
Rapid weight loss, de-hydration and overtraining in Judo athletes.
Psychological factors in peak performance.
Strength and mental preperation training programs
Nutrition and dietary recommendations for weight loss.

ISBN 0-9688693-0-0