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JUDO Formal Techniques, A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori no Kata by Tadao Otaki and Donn F Draeger |
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JUDO Formal Techniques, A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori no Kata by Tadao Otaki and Donn F DraegerJUDO Formal Techniques, A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori no Kata by Tadao Otaki and Donn F Draeger! Although this book only covers the Nage no Kata and Katame no Kata, the depth of detail makes this a very desirable addition to any library. The English is flowing and smooth, which is a great contrast to many of the 'translated' Judo books. This book also has a great deal of historical information. If you only own two Judo books, this and Kodokan Judo should be the two. You can spend many hours reading and re-reading the text. Highly recommended. Here at last is a comprehensive manual on the basic formal techniques of Kodokan Judo, the Randori no Kata (including Nage and Katame no Kata). These kata provide the fundamental train-ing in throwing and grappling that is essential to effective Judo, as well as being required for advancement in Judo rank. This authoritative guide, illustrated with over 600 photographs and 400 drawings, gives complete step-by-step descriptions of the roles of both training partners. Besides the throwing and grappling techniques themselves, the important transitional movements between them are clearly explained, so that each kata can be understood as a continuous process. Grips, stances and postures, and displacement movements are discussed, along with less obvious but equally significant aspects such as the rhythm and spirit of kata. The last chapter contains invaluable study and training tips. Too many modern judoists - and Judo textbooks - misinterpret kata as dull, artificial ritual. Actually, as the core training methods of Judo, kata are concerned with real throwing, real falling, and energetic grappling. This work explains how kata build the basis for success in free exercise (randori) and contest performance (shiai), as well as self-defense (goshin-jutsu). And beyond that, kata transform Judo into a balanced system of physical education. By studying the notes and diaries of Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan Judo, the authors have been able to recapture the original spirit and intent of kata. Within this context, the kata themselves are presented in their most up-to-date standard Kodokan versions, as refined by generations of master judoists. Thus the reader benefits from the best of the old and the best of the new. Expertly written and richly illustrated, this unique book is destined to become the "kata bible" for Judo trainee and instructor alike.
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