READINGS
The
USJA Senior Handbook is
the required reading for beginning SRJC Judo class.
A to Z
of Judo
by Syd Hoare
This book
is the most comprehensive survey of all traditional Judo techniques
ever produced. It covers almost all the throws, holds, armlocks and
strangles in alphabetical order.
Attacking
Judo by Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki & Hidetoshi Nakanishi
An outstanding
text by a two-time world champion on basic combinations and counters
of Judo, standing and on the mat.
Barnett's
Ground Play to Win by P.M Barnett
Excellent
text reduced in price. Good theory of matwork.
Basic Jujitsu
Manual 2cd Edition by the USJA National Jujitsu Board of Examiners
and the USJA National Jujitsu Steering Committee
Best Judo by Iaso Inokuma & Noboyuki Sato
Olympic
Gold Medalist Inokuma shows his outstanding techniques.
The Code
of Bushido by Roger Pryor
The Complete 7 Katas of Judo by M.Kawaishi
In this
classic text, until now unavailable in the US, M. Kawaishi analyses
the customary and secret fundamental movements of attack and defense
in Judo known as the seven katas.
Comprehensive
Asian Fighting Arts by Don F. Draeger & Robert W. Smith
This book
explains the relationships between fighting arts, assesses their strengths
and weakness, and presents new material about unknown fighting methods.
Decisive
Judo by Des Marwood
The main
techniques of both the throws and the ground work of Judo are clearly
illustrated in over 600 drawings in this comprehensive introduction
to the combat sport.
Dynamic
Self Defense by Sam Allred
Great Judo Championships of the World by Oon Oon Yeoh
Contains
the complete background of the Olympics, as well as results from the
World and European championships; Olympic results listing and champion
profiles.
Illustrated
Judo Illustrated by Bill Nauta
Contains
drawings of all techniques with off-balance entry and impact area.
Introduction
to Kodokan Judo by David Matsumoto, Ph.D.
Contains
the complete background of the Olympics, as well as results from the
World and European championships; Olympic results listing and champion
profiles Supervised by the Kodokan Judo Institute.
Judo Formal
Techniques
by Otaki&Draeger
Every person
interested in Kata should own this book. it is accepted text for USJA
Kata competition in Nage No Kata and Katame No Kata.
Judo: A
Pictorial Manual by Pat Harrington
Illustrated
with over 1,100 photographs, this is the leading single-stop source
of information on Judo for everyone from beginner to teacher.
The Judo
Textbook in Practical Application by Hayward Nishioka & James R. West
This book
is a comprehensive manual for the beginning judoka. While it does contain
a customary techniques section, additional text has been devoted to
auxiliary training methods, guidance in how to plan competitive strategy,
a discussion of the international Judo Federation's recently updated
rules and a thorough coverage of judo history and philisophy.
Kodokan
Judo by Jigoro Kano
Jodo, or
the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable
system of self-defense, was specially created from traditional japanese
martialarts. This book by the creator of Kodokan Judo is uniquely comprehensive
and the most authoritative guide to this martial art ever published.
Referee's
Expected Behaviors 3rd
Edition by Rick Celotto
Safe at last! by David Schied
A complete
manual for personal and home security
The Secrets
of Judo by Jiichi Watanabe & Lindy Avakian
A revealing
work that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in
Judo.
Self-Defense
for Women by Willy Cahill
This book
was written for the individual who doesn't have much time to enroll
in a martial arts school. If you are interested in learning as much
as possible without the help of a professional instructor, you need
a partner to assist you and help you go though the step-by-step movements
in this book.
The Sport
of Judo by Kiyoshi Kobayashi & Harold E. Sharpe
Get the
basic text that has sold more than any other Judo book in history.
Textbook
of Judo by Nagayasu Ogasawara
Depicts
the history and the fundamentals of Judo through detailed explanations
of executing the most difficult throwing or grappling techniques (over
1,400 photos).
Wellness:
Just a State of Mind? by Dr. Eldon Taylor
Join Dr.
Taylor in his search for the mind-body connection, and discover how
much control you have over your own state of health. Learn how to care
for and improve your wellness with proven mental techniques.
1998 IJF
Contest Rules
Books
Master Class Series
Armlocks by Neils Adams
Excellent
text by a World Champion covering multiple armlocks.
Ashiwaza
by Nobuyuki Sato
A wonderful
book full of ideas about foot techniques by an All Japan and World Champion.
Ashiwaza
II by Michael Swain
Swain is
America's lightweight champion who used Ashiwaza throughout his career.
It covers de-ashi-barai, okuri-ashi-barai, harai-tsuri-komi-ashi and
sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi.
Grips by
Neil Adams
The only
book ever written entirely on gripping.
Hari-Goshi
by Jean-Luc Rogue
The first
French World Champion shows his favorite technique.
Osaekomi
by Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki
Osoto-Gari by Yasuhiro Yamashita
Very complete
coverage by a great champion.
Pick-Ups
by Robert Van De Walle
Olympic
Gold Medalist Van De Walle covers many unusaul attacks in this book.
Seoi-Nage
by
Hidetoshi Nakanishi
The best
book on Seoi-Nage ever written. Counters and combinations are covered
in an exceptional manner.
Shimewaza
by Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki
An unbelievable
number of chokes demonstrated by a World Champion.
Tai-Otoshi
by Neil Adams
One of
the most classical of all Judo throws. It is a technique in which one's
whole body is used to make the throw work.
Tomoe-Nage
by Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki
Again an
outstanding book on an important technique.
Uchimata
by Hitoshi Sugai
Uchimata
has the highest success ratio of any technique
The books
above are all available through the USJA. We also highly recommend:
Judo in
Action by Kazuzo Kudo
Grappling
Throwing Techniques
VIDEOS
We would also
like to bring to your attention Sanshiro Sugata by noted Japanese
director Akira Kurosawa. A film about the early years of Judo.
There
are also a large list of training videos available though the USJA
.
|
