From white belt to 1st dan
Comprehensive practical knowledge for every judoka
This manual is both a textbook and a reference book, covering all the important aspects that are relevant for judoka at every stage of their training up to 1st dan and beyond, from drop school to complex technique combinations.
Contents:
- 78 throwing, lever, holding and choking techniques, including the 40 classic throws of the Japanese Gokyo system
- Numerous variations of the basic techniques and specific tips for practical application in competition
- Detailed step-by-step instructions for all techniques, clear and comprehensible, illustrated with 1,200 high-precision drawings over 150 illustrated panels and numerous individual images
- 100 throw combinations and 77 counter throws for advanced judoka
- Detailed glossary with page references for the techniques presented
Tadao Inogai (1908-1978), 8th Dan, was one of the Japanese instructors sent by the Kodokan to Europe to spread the art of judo there.
Roland Habersetzer, a French martial arts expert (9th Dan, Japan), has illustrated the manuscript written by Inogai Sensei and added a short essay on the history of judo.
By Tadao Inogai and Roland Habersetzer
411 pages, approx. 1200 illustrations
Paperback with foil lamination, 210 x 145 mm
