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Watanabe, Jiichi.
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Judo.
Judo -- Training.
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Watanabe, Jiichi.
Judo.
Judo -- Training.
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The art and science of
judo
: a
guide
to the
principles
of
grappling
and
throwing
/ Jiichi Watanabe and Lindy Avakian ; new foreword by Neil Ohlenkamp.
by
Watanabe, Jiichi.
Tuttle Publishing, 2022.
Call #:
796.8152 W324a
Subjects
Judo
.
Judo
-- Training.
ISBN:
9780804852234 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
Judo
: a
guide
to the
principles
of
grappling
and
throwing
Description:
191 p. : col. ill.; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Jiichi Watanabe was a well-known
Judo
instructor in Japan. A sixth-degree black belt, he was one of the pioneers in the scientific study of
Judo
.
Lindy Avakian was a respected
Judo
instructor. He served in the US Air Force, studying
Judo
in Japan in the early 1950s. He completed the first foreign instruction course at the Kodokan
Judo
Institute in Tokyo in 1956. During his time in the military, he trained US Special Forces in self-defense.
Neil Ohlenkamp has been a
Judo
instructor for over 45 years. He is a 7th degree black belt and former head instructor at the Encino
Judo
Club in California. He was head coach of the U.S.
Judo
squad at the 1988 Paralympic Games and the 1989 World Championships for the Disabled. He is the author of
Judo
Unleashed: Essential
Throwing
&
Grappling
Techniques for Intermediate to Advanced Martial Artists.
Summary:
"'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."--From publisher.
Other authors:
Avakian, Lindy.
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Woodlawn Public Library
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796.8152 W324a
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