Osoto-gari
Author: Yasuhiro Yamashita
Pages: 96 with 300 photos
Unbeaten for nine years until his retirement, Yamashita won every major championship in Judo. Amongst other attributes, he was both feared and respected for his devastating Osoto-gari.
Price : £12.00
Order Code : IBOSO
Yamashita's Judo was classical Japanese Judo at its best.
He pays particular attention to stance, the breaking of balance, the speed of attack and boldness.
Yet he understands the demands of competition style Judo and explores various competition situations and solutions to them.
Contents:
Osoto-gari: A personal view
A History of Osoto-gari
Techniques
Combinations
Defences and Counters
Training for Osoto-gari
Self-defence
Competition Osoto-gari
ISBN: 0-9518455-8-6