Getting started in Judo can be daunting. But training martial arts is one of the most beneficial things I've ever done, mentally and physically, but getting over the beginner's hump was where a chunk of those benefits come from. Thankfully the Internet now allows us to learn more easily from those who came before us. Here is what you will learn in Beginning Judo: The Ultimate Guide What is Judo? What is the English translation or the meaning of the word Judo? What is the purpose in learning Judo? What are the main principles in learning Judo? Where did Judo come from? What is the difference between Judo and Traditional Jujitsu? What is the difference between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Who created Judo? What are the different types of Judo throws? When did Judo become an Olympic sport? What are the Judo belt ranks? How to find a good Judo school? How to research your instructor? What does a typical Judo lesson consist of? Is Judo good for self defense? How long does it usually take to get a black belt in Judo? What does Randori (Sparring) look like? I'm concerned about getting hurt sparring. What should I do? Competing in your first Judo tournament Why it is a bad idea to cut weight for Judo tournaments Getting down to your target weight without losing muscle and cutting weight Would You Like To Know More? Download and begin your Judo journey. Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button.

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Learn the basics of Judo with this invaluable martial arts guide. The Sport of Judo an invaluable resource for any beginning judoka or teacher, comprises a point-by-point demonstration and explanation of over 50 essential judo techniques, as practiced as the international home of judo, the Kodokan Institute in Tokyo. Judo, the "gentle way" based on the ancient Japanese martial art of jiujutsu (or jujutsu) and now a premier modern Olympic sport, is systematically presented in this book. This martial arts classic includes a brief history of development and spread of judo, as well as a discussion of judo competition, including Kodokan contest rules, and a complete glossary of terms.

Judo is a modern martial art that originated in Japan in 1882 and became an Olympic sport in 1964. This book provides a history of the discipline as well as detailed step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs to help readers learn the positions and fundamental techniques. Formal exercises encourage students to practice what they have learned, keep track of personal progress, and improve their mastery of the discipline. The book also includes a glossary, a further reading section with books and websites, and an index.

It is a sport of balletic beauty and extraordinary violence - where else are you allowed to strangle an opponent unconscious?When Mark Law joined his local judo club he found himself able to observe at close quarters the sport practised at its highest level, as figures, grappled, whirled and flew through the air. His journey into judo then took him to Osaka, Japan, for the World Championships and to Athens for the Olympics. He explored the sport's origins in seventeenth-century Samurai culture and met some of the most single-minded and self-denying competitors of all time.Funny, alarming and mesmerising, The Pyjama Game is one of the best sports books of recent years.'This is damn fine stuff, and will entertain and enlighten an audience far beyond the confines of the dojo' Daily Telegraph'It's lively, it's witty and, above all, so persuasively enthusiastic you'll find yourself feeling an intense urge to try it for yourself' Mail on Sunday