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Jujutsu, ("jujitsu") literally meaning the "art of softness", or "way of yielding" is a collective name for Japanese martial art styles including unarmed and armed techniques. Jujutsu evolved among the samurai of feudal Japan as a method for defeating an armed and armored opponent without weapons. Due to the ineffectiveness of striking against an armored opponent, the most efficient methods for neutralizing an enemy took the form of pins, joint locks, and throws. These techniques were developed around the principle of using an attacker's energy against him, rather than directly opposing it. There are many variations of the art, which leads to a diversity of approaches. Jujutsu schools (ry?) may utilize all forms of grappling techniques to some degree (i.e. throwing, trapping, joint locks, holds, gouging, biting, disengagements, striking, and kicking). In addition to jujutsu, many schools teach the use of weapons. ... Read more

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ASuprisingly Banal Book on Judo!
Filled with clear black & white photographs of tachi waza, the book: OLYMPIC JUDO THROWING TECHNIQUES (c. 1986) by Neil Adams, presented a surprisingly banal demonstration of standing throwing techniques that do not appear to be competition oriented.

Former European Judo champion and gold medalist in the 1981 World Judo Championships in Maastricht Holland, author Neil Adams only advanced throws in this work are: #22, the one armed tomoe-nage (p. 56) which he credited to Kashiwazaki sensei, and a one handed kouchi-gari (p. 46), all other throws appear to be a basic demonstration of the Gokyu No Waza.

OLYMPIC JUDO THROWING TECHNIQUES contained a short section on Judo terminology in the back, a short history on Judo in the front, and the author's philosophy and opinion on Judo in the foreward. To compare OLYMPIC JUDO THROWING TECHNIQUES with a similar mediocre book on judo by another world champion, please read: JUDO TECHNIQUES & TACTICS (c. 2001) by Jimmy Pedro,Jr. ... Read more

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A Pragmatic and Useful Manual of Judo Newaza
Straight to the point and informative, the book: 'OLYMPIC JUDO: Ground Work Techniques' (c. 1986) by Neil Adams & Cyril Carter, is a useful compilation of eight proven newaza techniques used by Neil Adams, a 1981 World Judo Champion, in 95 pages with clear black & white photographs.

'OLYMPIC JUDO: Ground Work Techniques' demonstrated entry methods into matwork, such as tai-otoshi into juji-gatame (p. 18); or Seoi-nage into Sode Goruma [sic] jime (p. 78).The book also demonstrated on page twelve the 'Rolling juji-gatame' the variation (kazure) on juji-gatame which the author used to win his 1981 World Championship.

Clearly demonstrating eight techniques with several variations and combinations from tachi-waza in a professional and objective manner, 'OLYMPIC JUDO: Ground Work Techniques' is an unusually instructive manual on matwork by a gifted Newaza practitioner.Chapter Seven, Variations on strangles, is particularly worth studying; and this insightful manual also contained two full chapters on Sankaku-jime and its variations.

World Judo Champion and author, Neil Adams, in his book: 'OLYMPIC JUDO: Ground Work Techniques' has produced a very good informative manual on Judo matwork and shared detailed descriptions of eight of his Tokui Waza which helped him become a successful Judo competitor.As a good Newaza companion to this work, please read: FIGHTING JUDO (c. 1985) by Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki, for further knowledge on the effectiveness of Judo matwork. ... Read more

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Describes the history, rules, and great moments of the Olympic combat sports of boxing, fencing, judo, and wrestling. ... Read more

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Need to include more on women judoka
I am a novice female Judo competitor. I choose this book for inspiration. This book is well written in story telling form for inspiring the novice. There was some very well written stories about several male Judoka. However, there no stories about the women. The only mention of the women was a brief statement that the Women's competition was so intense when it was introduced in 1988. I can take inspiration from both the men and the women, however in the next edition, it might be nice if the author applied his excellent story telling ability to the women as well. ... Read more

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Describes the combat events of the Olympic Games and previews the athletic competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. ... Read more

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A Pocket Guide that doesn't live up to its name
This book is for kids, little kids. The volume is too short to support more than a cursory amount of information on the many martial and combative arts that are Olympic events. Not to say it isn't a nice volume to carry around if you happen to attend one of these Olympic events and have no idea what's going on, but then again, why would you go to an event you know nothing about? Sure, it is a good little book to give to the kids while they are watching some Olympic event, but you can find better guides online. Save your money for something else. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2004 Asian Judo Championships, 2008 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship, 2011 Asian Winter Games, 2006 Asian Wrestling Championships, 2007 Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship, 2002 Asian Women's Handball Championship, 2004 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship, 2006 World University Boxing Championship. Excerpt:Tournament details The 2002 Asian Women's Handball Championship , the 9th Asian Championship , which was taking place from July 26 to July 31, 2002 in Almaty , Kazakhstan . It acts as the Asian qualifying tournament for the 2003 World Women's Handball Championship. Preliminary round Group A Team: Pld: W: D: L: GF: GA: GDIF: Points 26 July 13:30: South Korea : 32 17 : China : Almaty 27 July 14:00: South Korea : 42 13 : Turkmenistan : Almaty 28 July 14:00: China : 44 12 : Turkmenistan : Almaty Group B Team: Pld: W: D: L: GF: GA: GDIF: Points 26 July 15:30: Japan : 22 17 : Chinese Taipei : Almaty 26 July 18:30: Kazakhstan : 35 22 : Uzbekistan : Almaty 27 July 16:00: Japan : 53 19 : Uzbekistan : Almaty 27 July 18:00: Kazakhstan : 29 15 : Chinese Taipei : Almaty 28 July 16:00: Japan : 24 27 : Kazakhstan : Almaty 28 July 18:00: Chinese Taipei : 37 21 : Uzbekistan : Almaty Placement matches 5th/6th 30 July 14:00: Turkmenistan : 28 31 : Chinese Taipei : Almaty Final round : Semifinal: : Final item : : : : : : item : 30 July Almaty item : South Korea : 31 : item : Japan : 22: item : item : : 31 July Almaty item : : : South Korea : 25 item : : Kazakhstan : 27 item : item : item : : ... ... Read more

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Ages 6 to 9 years. This book takes kids into the exciting world of judo. Kids will be fascinated to learn the history, etiquette, and inventive moves of this peaceful martial art. Bright photos and exciting text help bring judo to life by outlining: how to perform the basic moves; throws, holds, locks , and kata; safety in the dojo. ... Read more