Download or read book Jujutsu and Judo in the West written by Michael DeMarco and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The late 19th century saw a dynamic growth of contacts between Western countries and the Far East. Along with the increase in travel came a wave of educational opportunities for Americans and Europeans to gain first-hand experience of living in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Likewise, adventurous individuals from the Orient made their way to the West. Scholars, politicians, and business people became experts in their adapted culture. Some learned the native language and became experts in their second culture, often writing and lecturing on a variety of topics, including martial traditions. By the early 20th century a number of Japanese jujutsu and judo instructors were teaching their exotic arts in Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. How were these instructors viewed by those in their host countries? What similarities and differences were seen between the Japanese combatives and the local traditions such as Catch-as-Catch-Can, Greco-Roman, and Pancrase wrestling, and styles of boxing? Chapters in this anthology present an excellent overview of the early days when jujutsu and judo took foothold in the USA and Europe, with particular emphasis on England and the influence of The Budokwai in London, which as noted on Wikipedia, is “the oldest Japanese martial arts club in Europe. It was founded in 1918 by Gunji Koizumi and initially offered tuition in jujutsu, kendo, and other Japanese arts. It was the first judo club in Europe.” This anthology offers a historical view of how and why jujutsu and judo became living traditions in the West, and developed over the decades. There are six technical chapters by David Finch, well-known for his knowledge of judo and famed for his professional photography. The last chapter is a fitting finale presenting a comprehensive history and technical description of The Budokwai Kime-no-kata, a judo kata created during the earlier period of the institute. The fourteen chapters in this anthology—most from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts and a few newer writings—also discuss many of the leading practitioners of jujutsu/judo. As these arts adapted and transformed to Western countries, the purpose and modes of practice have also changed. This is important for all to study since knowledge of the past is vital for how these forms of combat and sport will evolve in the future.
Download or read book Modern Judo written by Peter Seisenbacher and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide shows readers how they can improve their judo through a better understanding of the sport. Topics covered include: techniques and training for modern competition; judo's development into a sport and introduction to the West; Eastern and Western styles; complete World Championships and Olympic Games results and commentaries and photographs of competitions highlights.
Download or read book Judo for the West written by Geoffrey Robert Gleeson and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clouds in the West written by Dave Lowry and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLOUDS IN THE WEST is a thought-provoking look at the essence of traditional Asian martial arts--and how it has been adapted, misunderstood, sometimes perverted, and sometimes enhanced in the West.
Download or read book Winning on the Ground written by AnnMaria De Mars and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A variety of winning judo techniques developed over years of teaching are presented in this guide that prepares mixed martial artists for transcending numerous scenarios. Based on the same training methods that have produced multiple Olympic medalists, the book demonstrates how any opponent can be overcome, even from a position that may seem hopeless. It is generously illustrated with techniques and exercises that are proven winners and is appropriate for beginning judo practitioners.
Download or read book Falling Hard written by Mark Law and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A founding editor of The First Post recounts his impulsive decision to take up judo when he turned fifty, an activity he came to love and admire in spite of grueling training sessions, in an account that also describes his research into judo history and his attendance at matches between famous competitors. Original.
Download or read book American Combat Judo written by Bernard J. Cosneck and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook of American Judo is a thorough study in the methods and techniques of hand-fighting. It is based upon the classic jiu-jitsu but incorporates most recent improvements in the scientific development of modes of personal combat. The first purpose of this book is to develop a technique of disabling and, if necessary, seriously injuring an opponent. The second purpose is to give the reader adequate skill and knowledge in defending himself against an assailant. Includes 200 photographs illustrating jiu-jitsu, wrestling, foot-fighting and police tactics.
Download or read book The Complete Kano Jiu Jitsu Judo written by H. Irving Hancock and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2016-01-16 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best guide to learning jiu-jitsu ever written in English, this is the most comprehensive study available. It describes the authentic form of judo developed in the late 19th century by Professor Jiguro Kano — not the many imitations often called by this name. Officially recognized by the Japanese government as the preeminent school of jiu-jitsu, the Kano system was the method in which Japanese armed forces and police were trained. The complete system of 160 holds and throws is clearly explained, with 487 photographs and four charts providing further clarification. Pressure points, balance, falling, and every other important aspect receives full and complete treatment. The first section presents 60 "tricks" of combat in strict sequence that prepare for part two, in which readers learn how to apply the advantages of the tricks they've learned. The third section deals with highly scientific tricks of combat, by which an opponent may be incapacitated — and the methods of kuatsu, or resuscitation, by which a fallen opponent may be revived. Martial arts students at every level of experience will find this classic guide a source of valuable information and instruction.
Download or read book The Pyjama Game written by Mark Law and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Mythologies of Martial Arts written by Paul Bowman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do martial arts signify today? What do they mean for East-West cross cultural exchanges? How does the representation of martial arts in popular culture impact on the wide world? What is authentic practice? What does it all mean? From Kung Fu to Jiujitsu and from Bruce Lee to The Karate Kid, Mythologies of Martial Arts explores the key myths and ideologies in martial arts in contemporary popular culture. The book combines the author’s practical, professional and academic experience of martial arts to offer new insights into this complex, contradictory world. Inspired by the work of Roland Barthes in Mythologies, the book focusses on the signs, signifiers and practices of martial arts globally. Bringing together cultural studies, film studies, media studies, postcolonial studies with the emerging field of martial arts studies the book explores the broader significance of martial arts in global culture. Using an accessible yet theoretically sophisticated style the book is ideal for students, scholars and anyone interested in any type of martial art.
Download or read book Judo written by Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guided tour of the art of self-defense is offered by Russian president Vladimir Putin, a judo expert. Photos & illustrations.
Download or read book Verbal Judo written by George J. Thompson and published by Charles C. Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 1983 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help police officers and other contact professionals develop verbal strategies that can transform potentially explosive encounters into positive resolutions. It addresses the most difficult problems of the street encounter where quick thinking and spontaneous verbal response often make the difference between life and death. The author explores all kinds of confrontation rhetoric and offers both a theoretical and practical account of how to handle street situations. Following an introduction to the problems of street communication the author focues on five basic rhetorical elements perspective, audience, voice, purpose and organization. The principles and techniques described can be used in practically every verbal encounter. Each chapter includes case studies that give readers practice in developing rhetorical strategies for handling street encounters and dealing with the public. The final chapter provides a professional model for police officers. It presents a definition of the law enforcement profession that will command respect from the public and offer those in the profession a firm sense of identity.
Download or read book A History of Judo written by Syd Hoare and published by . This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1969-09 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Martial Arts written by Cezar Borkowski and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the origins of various martial arts, how to select the best style, and discover the keys to achieving a balance between physical, spiritual, and mental training. 70+ photos.
Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1969-06 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1965-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
