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This is the first book ever to be written on the crucial aspect of judo gripping techniques. Adams was widely recognized for his masterly understanding of grips even though his favoured grip was eminently classical. In this pioneering volume, he looks at orthodox and unorthodox gripping, attack and defence, gripping strategies, and gripping skills.

Pick-up techniques are considered by many to be second-rate judo - a tool of the desperate judoka. However, Olympic champion, Robert van de Walle, clearly shows that they are, in fact, proper judo techniques, with all the finesse and subtleties of other, more mainstream judo techniques. Van de Walle demonstrates morote-gari, sukui-nage, ura-nage and kata-guruma, in a way which only he is eminently suited to do.

In this ground-breaking book, Alexander Iatskevich, five-time European champion and world junior champion, brings his extensive knowledge of Russian Judo to this comprehensive account. Iatskevich, currently coach to the Belgian national team...

Uchimata is one of the most popular throws in judo and Sugai is the most noted exponent of this throw in recent memory. In his book, he considers the many popular versions of this technique as well as his own personal variation which he used to great effect in winning his two world titles.

Tai-Otoshi is one of the classic judo throws - it is a technique that is used by all weight categories to great effect. It was the favourite throw of Neil Adams who used it throughout his career. In this comprehensive survey of the development and evolution of tai-otoshi, Adams emphasizes the importance of rhythm, balance, timing and proper positioning.

Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki won his world title in 1981 with a unique version of the tomeo-nage which he developed himself. In his exposition on the most aesthetic of judo throws, Kashiwazaki gives an absorbing analysis f the technique, looking at both the basic form and the new variations. The instruction is extremely clear and detailed.

Shimewaza is without doubt, the most esoteric branch of judo. This is the first comprehensive survey of strangling techniques ever undertaken. Kashiwazaki, a noted groundwork specialist, discusses the different variations with ample detail, highlighting those of particular relevance to today's judo. There is also a special section on sangaku, the strangle done with the legs.

It is taught to beginners, yet it is used at the highest international level. World champion Hidetoshi Nakanishi looks at the rich background and techniques of the seoi-nage. He divides the book into two sections: he demonstrates ippon-seoi-nage while morote-seoi-nage is demonstrated by his compatriot, Yoshiharu Minami, himself a double world champion.

Unbeaten for nine years until his retirement, Yamashita won every major championship in judo. Yamashita's judo is 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.

Osaekomi is a book that will really transform your ground work, giving total confidence in newaza both in competition and in club randori. This is the most comprehensive guide to the skills of osaekomi ever compiled. Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki, acknowledged as one of the most accomplished osaekomi experts ever, looks at the basic holds, how to get into them and how to get out of them. The techniques are described with clear pictures and precise explanations.

Jean-Luc Rouge won his world title in 1975 with harai-goshi, a throw he used throughout his contest career. While competing he was known for his superb technical agility, and this is reflected in his volume on barai-goshi. He surveys the history, techniques, combinations and counters in great detail. Rouge approaches his favourite throw from a reliable technical base while remaining open to new ideas.

This definitive volume on armlocks was written by the British champion who won his world title with an armlock. In this remarkable exposition, Adams covers the history of armlocks, basic forms, special combinations, competition variations and his special affinity for the armlock.

Learn ground techniques from one of Japan's best Judo men. Hundreds of photographs detail the techniques in an easy to learn manner.

 

Highly recommended for any ground specialist!

Positive attacking in throwing and ground work is the focus of world champions Katsuhihiko Kashiwazaki and Kidetoshi Nakanishi in their special collaboration, Attacking Judo, a book featuring simple line drawings rather than long, complex explanations. The main techniques of judo are placed in a context of combinations and counters. A valuable training aid to all practicing judokas.

Inokuma and Sato are two of Japan's best judo instructor's and in this volume they share their instruction with you. Essential throwing, grappling, locking, choking, escaping, and sequence combinations are all shown. Contents include:

Judo is known as the gentle martial art, but when two judokas square off, the action is fast and furious. Yet the art and sport forms of judo both require great control and swiftness. Indeed, a key to greatness in the sport is the ability to use an opponent’s own strength against him rather than trying to subdue or combat it.

Yasuhiro Yamashita is the most successful fighter in the history of Judo, with a record that is unlikely ever to be matched. Generously illustrated with demonstration and contest photographs, Yamashita considers his main techniques, isolating the details that made him such a remarkable competitor.

If you are looking to master the fundamentals of the art of judo, Judo Techniques & Tactics will provide you with everything you need to begin. Written by three-time Olympian and world champion Jimmy Pedro, this book provides you with a solid background of the sport and the essential manoeuvres for success.

Ju No Kata is a comprehensive and definitive work sanctioned by the Kodokan and includes many insights from the mind and spirit of a living legend. At the age of 90, Keiko Fukuda is a woman imbued with vitality, passion and dedication. As holder of a ninth degree black belt from the United States Judo Federation, she’s the highest ranking female judoka in the world and in the history of judo.

Combining speed, balance, timing and technique, judo is an exciting sport for boys and girls of all ages. Judo for Juniors, written by judo teacher and writer Nicolas Soames, takes the beginner through the first crucial steps towards black belt. After showing how to fall without injury, the author introduces most of the popular throws that make judo so spectacular.

Judo Strategies covers a wide range of subjects within judo or allied to it. A few lessons in judo soon show that it is a difficult art, and that there is a lot more to it than being able to do a couple of throws in combination. This book is about putting it all together, how to get good at it and how to win. It also looks at some of the wider or deeper facets of the art such as Zen and Strategy: it covers many of the ancient oriental ideas that underpin the true practice of judo.

In Judo Unleashed, master coach Neil Ohlenkamp brings together the form, practice, and grace of this venerable sport in an all-inclusive handbook. From philosophical and technical foundations through advanced grappling and self-defence techniques, this authoritative guide, with 350 colour photos, covers all the bases you need to refine your technique and gain a deeper understanding of this increasingly popular martial art.

One of the classic texts of Judo, the founder of Kodokan Judo wrote this text back in 1956 to help popularize the art. This is required reading for any judo practitioner. Contents include:

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.

Over 38 years of judo experience is used in this publication and can be used by beginners and experts-young or old, male and female. It demonstrates all the essential judo techniques, throwing, grappling, choking, escaping, joint locking and combination techniques. Over 1400 photos allow easy to follow action sequences.

Immerse yourself in the art and sport of judo like never before in Mastering Judo. Gain a rich understanding of the philosophy, history, and practices that distinguish judo from other martial arts. Become more proficient in the techniques, tactics, and training necessary to rise through the ranks.

The definitive interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's classic book of strategy Miyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings is well known as a book of strategy. However Musashi himself was a martial artist--the greatest warrior Japan has ever known--and the Five Rings was his definitive treatise on mortal combat.

This book is the only comprehensive survey of traditional judo techniques ever produced. It presents, in easily accessible alphabetical form, every technique of judo which has a formal Japanese name - standing and groundwork. Included are historical techniques some of which are now considered illegal by the IJF. By its very nature, The A-Z of Judo is of use and interest to the beginner and the advanced judoka alike.