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Martial Arts Basics - Judo

$19.95

Author - Roger Marks
Black Belt 4th Dan

Technical Consultant - Akinori Hosaka
Kodokan 8th Dan

Published in 2008 by Grange, UK
Softcover, 112 Pages
Size - 21cm * 18.5cm

Martial Art Basics: Judo is packed with practical advice to help you learn the techniques, as well as information on Judo philosophy and benefits and what to expect inside the dojo.

Warm-Up Exercises

Breakfalls

Throws

Grappling

Holds

Groundwork

Strangles

Joint Locks

Judo develops mind, body and character and offers something for everyone. Using principles of movement and balance, this popular martial art teaches how to utilize your opponent's force to your advantage.

Relying on skill and timing rather than sheer strength, Judo is ideal for all ages and abilities. The double-page spreads display clear step-by-step illustrations and instruction for a range of common techniques, presenting each conveniently for practice purposes - the ideal supplement to your training.

ROGER MARKS, black belt 4th Dan, is registered with the British Judo Council. He started Judo in 1961 at the Budokwai martial arts and Judo club in London. His subsequent training was with Masutaro Otani 8th Dan who, as president of the BJC, awarded him his black belt, and Robin Otani, the current president and senior grade of the BJC. Roger is a fully qualified coach and has been teaching since 1971. He currently teaches Judo at MovingEast in London.

AKINORI HOSAKA is graded 8th Dan by the Kodokan. He enjoyed a successful contest Judo career and has lived in the UK since 1962, where he has contributed a great deal to British Judo, including being National Squad Technical Coach for the British Judo Association, the UK leading body. He is currently Chief Examiner for the British Judo Council and Director of their Technical Centre for Excellence. He is also responsible for developing and establishing the Fundamental Principles of Judo certification courses for teachers. He has been the chief coach at the Sale Judo Club in Cheshire, UK, since 1972.

Fully Illustrated with B&W line drawings