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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7 books — 1 voter

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25 books — 4 voters

Unlike Kodokan judo, jiu-jitsu does not have a “philosophy.” Jiu-jitsu can be whatever anyone wants it to be, which is the good news, and also the bad news.
Roberto Pedreira, Jiu-Jitsu in the South Zone, 1997-2008

Petra Hermans
Een draak die alleen vuurspuwt, ondergaat de eigen vlam als een ondergang. Een draak die gedreven is en wordt door gevoel van en met tijd, slaat op het allerlaatst met haar staart, in de doeltreffende onfeilbare graad van IPPON!
Petra Hermans

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