The Art and Science of Judo: A Guide to the Principles of Grappling and Throwing

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“There have been many books on judo—some highly competent, others well-written or well-illustrated, some fit for beginners, others for the advanced student. To have all these in a single volume is unusual.”—San Francisco Chronicle

The Art and Science of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in Judo.

In this book, highly-respected Judo instructors Jiichi Watanabe and Lindy Avakian delve deeply into the mechanics of Judo, offering clear-cut scientific explanations for the numerous techniques involved in throwing and grappling. By understanding the science behind the art, you will become prepared to perform the right moves at the right time and successfully meet the challenge of responding to your opponent.

The book has over 200 illustrations and 40 photos which show the forces that are employed when performing common Judo throwing and grappling moves such as hip throws, foot sweeps, collar holds, and many more. In addition to the precise explanations of judo’s physical aspects, you’ll also find detailed insights into the psychological factors related to judo’s underlying philosophy.

Topics include: How dynamics are applied to JudoThe three principles for practicing JudoThe three laws of motion and how they apply to JudoDifferent kinds of force found in Judo techniquesHow to effectively practice throwing and grapplingA new foreword by Judo instructor Neil Ohlenkamp offers insight on the book’s importance as a resource for every Judo practitioner and instructor. The Art and Science of Judo is a fascinating and valuable work, which will help you achieve success by not only understanding what techniques to master but also why they work and when to use them.

From the Publisher

A Scientific Look At A Traditional Sport

“The Art and Science of Judo introduced me to basic physics, psychology, kinesiology, and mechanics. It ultimately delivered a method to evaluate the efficiency of my actions and identify areas for improvement.” – Neil Ohlenkamp, author of Judo Unleashed.

Examining Judo Through With Two Judo Masters. This Includes:

Detailed Insight on Basic Scientific Concepts

Simple, Black and White Illustrations

Informative Diagrams, Equations, & Graphs

Applying Lessons Learned to Judo Exercises

After introducing a concept, the authors offer dynamic explanations on how to apply the lessons learned in judo exercises. This includes not only detailed information on one’s body position, force, and how to perform it a safe way, but also key points and different variations of grips and throwing, such as the sweeping ankle throw versus the lifting foot sweep.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing; Illustrated edition (March 1, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804852235
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804852234
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches