The Secrets of Judo: A Text for Instructors and Students

by Jiichi Watanabe, Lindy Avakian, Jilchi Watanabe, et al.

Book Overview

The Secrets of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in judo. It offers clear-cut explanations of the numerous techniques... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080481631X
• Release Date: July 1990
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Great

This book great for people who want to get better at the philosophy of Judo. It really breaks the art down in to a physics class that might be a little hard for some to understand but if you can follow along it will bring your game up to the next level and put you in the right direction.

Amazing

As a student of many of the martial sciences, I was amazed at the evidence that this book uses to support its tactics. It can be difficult at times to read, specifically if you have never taken a physics class, but it is insightful and exceptionally well done. A must for all those interested in Kodokan.

A Great Primer on the Gentle Way

This book, though dated by the artwork and photos, is still the standard text on the principles of Judo. This book is well written. They ideas being propogated are easy to understand and the photos and artwork complment the theories being discussed.All the basic moves are covered and one could read this book and enter a dojo with an understanding on what his or her sensei is trying to teach. Even seasoned martial artists can refernce this text on an occasion as we often forget ideas ourselves. Highly recommended.

Informative, but sometimes difficult to understand

This book is an incredible resource for all the physics of Judo. I've never seen so much information packed into only 180 pages. The science and explanations are right on, but many times the math went right over my head - this is not for the mathematically weak-at-heart. The good thing is, it's not one more "here's how you do it." Rather, it's a "here's how you do it, and why it works."

This publication is highly informative!

Reading this book has been a truly enlightening experience. The basic principles of weight, balance and gravity are covered extensively. The end result being an in depth understanding of the art of Judo. I was left with a true understanding, and extreme appreciation for the sport. If you are a Judo player, or would like to be, this book is a must!!!