Kodokan Judo - 1986 Edition
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Author: Jigoro Kano
Pub: 1986 by Kodansha International
Pages: 264
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First published in 1955 (see Kodokan Judo), this is the 'bible' or 'definitive' book for most Judoka. Contains descriptions of all formally recognized techniques, and all 7 katas. The descriptions are short, and not comprehensive, but serve well as a memory aid, and to the advanced student, quite enough to learn the technique. Technique names given both in Japanese and in English, and the English translation is relatively good. This newer edition is widely available in large size paperback, and also contains the newest recognized techniques in Judo. If you are a serious Judoka, you already own this book. It should easily be the first book purchased by any Judoka.
Contents
Foreword 11
I BASIC JUDO CONCEPTS
1. Jujutsu Becomes Judo 15
2. Principles and Aims of Kodokan Judo 20
Judo as Physical Education
Two Methods of Training
Training the Mind
Ethical Training
Aesthetics
Judo outside the Dojo
3. Basic Points in Training 26
The Dojo
The Judogi
Etiquette in the Dojo
The Importance of Regular Practice
A Word of Caution
II TECHNIQUES
4. Basic Movements 37
Postures
The Basic Hold
Moving and Turning
The Principle of Dynamics
Ukemi
5. Classification of Techniques 55
6. Nage Waza 59
Gokyo no Waza: Group 1
Gokyo no Waza: Group 2
Gokyo no Waza: Group 3
Gokyo no Waza: Group 4
Gokyo no Waza: Group 5
Shimmeisho no Waza
7. Katame Waza 110
Osae-komi Waza
Shime Waza
Kansetsu Waza
8. Continuous Attack 131
9. Atemi Waza 136
The Body's Weapons
Vital Points
III FREE PRACTICE
10. Randori 141
IV FORMS
ll. Kata 145
12. Nage no Kata 148
Hand Techniques
Hip Techniques
Foot and Leg Techniques
Supine Sacrifice Techniques
Side Sacrifice Techniques
13. Katame no Kata 160
Osae-komi Waza
Shime Waza
Kansetsu Waza
14. Kime no Kata 173
Idori
Tachiai
15. Kodokan Goshin Jutsu 192
Against Unarmed Attack: When Held
Against Unarmed Attack: At a Distance
Against Armed Attack
16. Ju no Kata 204
Beginning the Kata
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
17. Itsutsu no Kata 220
Form 1
Form 2
Form 3
Form 4
Form 5
18. Koshiki no Kata 224
Omote
Ura
V HEALTH AND FIRST AID
19. Seiryoku Zen'yo Kokumin Taiiku 239
Tandoku Renshu
Sotai Renshu
20. Kappo 252
Appendix A: Jigoro Kano Chronology 255
Appendix B: Guide to the Kodokan 256
Glossary 259
Index 262
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Foreword
To speak of judo is to speak of Jigoro Kano. To hear the name of Jigoro Kano is to be reminded of the Kodokan.
In 1982, the Kodokan entered its hundredth year of vigorous activity, for it was in February, 1882, that Kodokan Judo came into existence and three months later, in May, that the Kodokan was established.
To celebrate the great achievements of Jigoro Kano and to create fresh momentum for the promotion and realization of his ideals, numerous commemorative events are being held under the auspices of the Kodokan. One of these, the grand opening ceremony of the new main dojo, took place in April, 1984, to mark the centenary of the Kodokan and the completion of the new Kodokan International Judo Center.
Professor Kano aimed at human perfection through judo and the betterment of mankind in the spirit of mutual prosperity. This lofty ideal is at the heart of the Kodokan philosophy and its realization has been pursued unceasingly from the very beginning, and will without doubt continue to be pursued in the future throughout the world.
This book, being published as one of these events, is a new edition of the original work compiled and edited by Professor Kano's former students and followers and first published in 1956. The original work consisted of his teachings concerning the theory and techniques of judo. In this new edi-tion, the original is supplemented by other writings of Professor Kano, as well as by demonstrations and explanations of leading experts.
The 1956 edition is an invaluable historical document that has come to be regarded as the unrivaled source book on judo. Published under the imprint of the Kodokan, it is regarded as the definitive work for the teaching of judo and its prestige is without equal in any country. Naturally, there have been frequent demands for its reprinting, but eventually this became impossible. This new revised edition of Kodokan Judo, therefore, is being offered in response to numerous requests heard both in Japan and abroad.
Recent years have seen the astounding internationalization of judo. At the same time, there has been a tendency everywhere for certain changes to creep in. In this connection, the question "What is judo?" is highly relevant and deserves an answer.
As clearly stated in Paragraph I of the Regulations of the International Judo Federation, "It (I.J.F.) recognizes as judo that which was created by Jigoro Kano." From the view-point of the correct dissemination of judo throughout the world, it is highly desirable that the real meaning and nature of judo, as given in this book, be recognized.
It is my sincere wish that, as this important book makes its timely appearance, it will be read throughout the world not only by those who teach, but by all who practice and enjoy judo.
Yukimitsu Kano
President, Kodokan
Note: As indicated above, this book is a revision of Kodokan Judo, published in 1956. The present volume incorporates additional material from three sources. Chapter 1, paragraphs 1 through 5 of chapter 2 and paragraphs 1 through 3 of chapter 3 were com-posed in English by Professor Jigoro Kano. These sections appeared in a book called Judo (Jujutsu) published in 1937 by the Maruzen Company (Tokyo). Another section was written in Japanese by Professor Kano and is here translated as the last section of chapter 2. This was published by Hori Shoten (Tokyo) in September, 1931, in Judo Kyohon. Other parts of the present work were written by the Kodokan editorial committee so that the will and spirit of the author might be preserved and presented to judo students the world over.
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