Judo

Martial art and a combat and Olympic sport. Judo (from jūdō "gentle way") was born in Japan in 1882, developed by Jigorō Kanō as a physical, mental and moral pedagogy. ...more

Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano
Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo
Kodokan Judo Throwing Techniques
The Canon of Judo: Classic Teachings on Principles and Techniques
Falling Hard: A Journey into the World of Judo
Higher Judo: Groundwork
The Secrets of Judo: A Text for Instructors and Students
Judo Formal Techniques: A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata
Armlocks: Judo Masterclass Techniques
Judo Training Methods: A SOURCEBOOK (Tuttle Martial Arts)
Judo Unleashed: Essential Throwing & Grappling Techniques for Intermediate to Advanced Martial Artists
Best Judo
The Way of Judo: A Portrait of Jigoro Kano and His Students
Training and Conditioning for Judo
Ju-No-Kata: A Kodokan Textbook
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47 books — 3 voters

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28 books — 10 voters
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Japan in Juvenile Fiction
139 books — 20 voters

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54 books — 3 voters
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Women's Self-Defense
7 books — 1 voter

The plan is to never pick a fight, but the promise is to never back down from one.
Lakshya Bharadwaj

[...] before you can control your opponent's body you must first control his mind. (Page 17). ...more
Sadami Yamada, Principles and Practice of Aikido

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