Art and Science of Judo: A Guide to the Principles of Grappling and Throwing

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“There have been many books on judo—some highly competent, others well-written or well-illustrated, some fit for beginners, others for the advanced student. To have all these in a single volume is unusual.”—San Francisco Chronicle

The Art and Science of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in Judo.

In this book, highly-respected Judo instructors Jiichi Watanabe and Lindy Avakian delve deeply into the mechanics of Judo, offering clear-cut scientific explanations for the numerous techniques involved in throwing and grappling. By understanding the science behind the art, you will become prepared to perform the right moves at the right time and successfully meet the challenge of responding to your opponent.

The book has over 200 illustrations and 40 photos which show the forces that are employed when performing common Judo throwing and grappling moves such as hip throws, foot sweeps, collar holds, and many more. In addition to the precise explanations of judo’s physical aspects, you’ll also find detailed insights into the psychological factors related to judo’s underlying philosophy.

Topics include: How dynamics are applied to JudoThe three principles for practicing JudoThe three laws of motion and how they apply to JudoDifferent kinds of force found in Judo techniquesHow to effectively practice throwing and grapplingA new foreword by Judo instructor Neil Ohlenkamp offers insight on the book’s importance as a resource for every Judo practitioner and instructor. The Art and Science of Judo is a fascinating and valuable work, which will help you achieve success by not only understanding what techniques to master but also why they work and when to use them. 93 Thema Subject Category

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Pub
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 March 2022
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 191 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804852235
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804852234
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 kg 50 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.78 x 22.86 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ United Kingdom
Importer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
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