Description: Judo Formal Techniques : A Basic Guide to Throwing and Grappling - The Essentials of Kodokan Free Practice Forms, Paperback by Draeger, Donn F.; Otaki, Tadao; Ohlenkamp, Neil (FRW), ISBN 0804851484, ISBN-13 9780804851480, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "Judo Formal Techniques is ""The most detailed explanation of Judo that has ever been published"" (The Japan Times). A comprehensive training manual to the basic ""free practice"" forms of Kodokan Judo (the Randori no Kata), th provides essential instruction in the throwing and grappling kata (Nage no Kata and Katame no Kata) that every Judo practitioner needs to master.
The authors are two of the worlds top instructors--Donn F. Draeger and Tadao Otaki. Both were instructors at the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo--the headquarters of international Judo, which was founded by the creator of the martial art, Jigoro Kano. Draeger, considered by many to be the first non-Japanese Budo master, was an authority on Asian martial culture who held high ranks and teaching licenses in several martial arts. He was a prolific writer and was the first non-Japanese Judo instructor at the Kodokan. Otaki was not only a successful Judo instructor but also a university professor who was widely praised for his research on the role of Judo in education.
Draeger and Otaki based their text on Jigoro Kanos published and unpublished personal writings. Recapturing the original spirit and intent of the essential Judo kata, they are presented in the standard Kodokan versions as refined by generations of practitioners. Richly illustrated with over 1,000 photos and drawings, Judo Formal Techniques offers complete step-by-step instructions for the roles of both training partners. In addition to the core techniques of throwing and grappling, it explains the important transitional movements as well as grips, stances, and postures.
First introduced as an Olympic sport at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Judo is returning to its home city on the world stage at the 2020 Olympics. Practiced by more than 20 million people worldwide, Judo is only expected to continue growing in popularity.
A new foreword by Judo instructor Neil Ohlenkamp sheds light on ths lasting importance as the classic ""Kata bible"" for Judo students and instructors alike and an indispensable resource for all martial arts practitioners."
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Book Title: Judo Formal Techniques : A Basic Guide to Throwing and Grappling - the Essentials of Kodokan Free Practice Forms
Number of Pages: 464 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: Training, Boxing, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Sports & Recreation
Item Weight: 23 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Tadao Otaki, Donn F. Draeger
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
