Judo: A Simple Guide for Beginners Wanting to Learn Techniques for Self-Defense or Competition

by Clint Sharp

A tell-all book on everything there is to know about the wonderful art of Judo.

Are you looking to master Judo, one of the world's oldest and most effective martial arts? How do you start? What should you know before you start? Are you confused with all the terminology and don’t know how to proceed with your training?

There may be many books in the market on this topic, but most of them are written by experts who assume you already have some background knowledge about Judo and martial arts. This book is different because it’s written specifically for beginners who have no experience at all.

With this book, you Learn everything you need to know about Judo rules and philosophyDiscover the benefits of this magnificent martial artLearn tricks and tips to get started with Judo techniquesUnderstand the difference and importance of Kata Judo and Randori JudoDiscover how you can protect yourself from physical injury by learning UkemiExplore hand, foot, and hip techniquesLearn how to play to your strengths by mastering the Sutemiaza, Osae Waza, and the Shime WazaExplore Kansetsu Waza-joint lock techniquesMaster the art of Goshin Jutsu Kata, Judo Self-DefenseDevise an unbeatable routine with daily training drills
This book aims to help anyone without any prior knowledge to gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Judo as quickly as possible so they can feel confident moving forward.

Click the “add to cart” button and discover the wonderful art form of Judo today!

142 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 18, 2022

Reviews

[Javier Calle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un libro como este debería tener más ilustraciones para aclarar bien los conceptos y las que tiene no dejan ver demasiado claro la ejecución de la técnica.

[Joshua Burtner · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you are thinking about studying Judo, please DO NOT read this book. I usually follow the principle that if you don't have something nice to say, you shouldn't say anything; however, I feel compelled to make an exception in this case. I have studied Judo for over 20 years and a friend of mine wanting to get into Judo, asked if I would read this over and give my thoughts. I'm glad I didn't spend my own money on it, because after reading this book over I am almost certain that ANY other resource would be better than this one. While reading the descriptions of the techniques (there are no pictures or images of any of the throwing technique to reference- there are only some illustrations of the pins, arm locks, and chokes), I was disappointed to find that each short passage was poorly written, extremely vague, and in many cases, absolutely wrong. For instance, under NO circumstance would you throw someone "on your knee." Another example; ippon seo nagi does not involve grabbing BOTH of your opponents hands. It is also not necessary to enter this technique "from a standard harai goshi." I could go on, but you get the idea. While Judo is a "gentle" martial art, it can be quite dangerous without the necessary precautions and the way this book describes certain techniques could cause serious harm. In short, this is the McDojo of books written about Judo. Your money would be better spent elsewhere. I recommend "Kodokan Judo," authored by the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano. It has clearly written descriptions of each technique as well as visual aids.