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Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano

Jigoro Kano author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Kodansha America, Inc

Published:27th Sep '13

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Judo, or the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system, of self-defense, was specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts. This book by the creator of Kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most authoritative guide to this martial art ever published. Over a hundred years ago Jigoro Kano mastered swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat. Failing to discover any underlying principle, he set about designing a new martial art to reflect the concept of maximum efficiency in the use of physical and mental

ISBN: 9781568365398

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 771g

264 pages