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.
Title:
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.
ISBN:
9780804852234
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Publication Information:
North Clarendon, VT : Tuttle Publishing, 2022.
Physical Description:
191 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
The art and science of judo -- How can dynamics be applied to judo? -- Three principles for practicing judo -- Three laws of motion -- Kinds of force -- Acting state of force -- How to practice throwing -- How to practice grappling.
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. 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."--Amazon.com.
OCLC Number:
on1295105710
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