Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques
Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques. By: Toshiro Daigo.
Throughout the long history of Japan's martial traditions, judo has evolved into one of the nation's richest and most revered cultural legacies. The vast array of judo techniques has branched out into three distinct categories - throwing techniques, grappling techniques, and striking techniques. Of these, throwing techniques (nage-waza) represent some of the most dynamic and compelling aspects of this world famous martial art.
Recent developments in competition (shiai) and free practice (randori) have seen an increase in the number of forms of nage waza, leading to often confusing interpretations of the techniques names. The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive and correct classification of nage waza terminology as used in both competition and practice. All the sixty seven offical Kodokan throwing techniques and their various forms are explained thoroughly and concisely, and over 1800 photographs accompany the text to provide the reader with the most comprehensive guide to judo's throwing forms to date.
For many years author Toshiro Daigo has held the prestigious position of chief instructor at the Kodokan, regarded as the mecca for all judo enthusiasts, and this book is the result of painstaking research into the constantly changing forms of judo's nage waza. It will be an invaluable resource for practitioners everywhere.
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