Judo Unleashed!

Book excerpt: The ultimate Judo manual for all trainees—from novice to advanced! Master instructor Neil Ohlenkamp has updated and expanded his best-selling Judo training manual for students at every level—from novice to advanced. Judo Unleashed! presents all the information needed by Judo trainees in a single comprehensive handbook! This authoritative guide covers all the techniques of Judo officially recognized by the Kodokan Judo Institute, the birthplace and international headquarters of Judo, as well as other information needed to improve and expand your knowledge of this exciting sport: The history of Judo and how it aims to promote character development What you need to know about your Sensei (instructor) and Dojo (training school) How to prepare for your first class, equipment to buy and dojo training etiquette Basic terminology and the importance of understanding Judo's underlying philosophy Principles of throwing (nage waza), grappling (katame waza) and striking (atemi waza) The most important tournament rules, including scoring and penalties in competition And much, much more! From philosophical basics to advanced competitive techniques, this book is the true bible of the sport and the only manual you'll need as you advance through every level of your Judo training!