"Judo is a grappling martial art first established in Japan. Instead of punching and kicking, judo practitioners use their opponent's movements against them. They strive to take their opponent to the ground using grappling, throws, and sweeps. They may also use chokes and joint locks to make an opponent "tap out." Competitive judo has a long tradition, and it's an Olympic sport. Readers will learn about judo's rich history, its basic moves, and how...

Judo is a modern martial art that originated in Japan in 1882 and became an Olympic sport in 1964. This book provides a history of the discipline as well as detailed step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs to help readers learn the positions and fundamental techniques. Formal exercises encourage students to practice what they have learned, keep track of personal progress, and improve their mastery of the discipline. The book also includes...

A complete beginners' guide to judo that includes a history of the art through its origins to its place as a modern-day competitive sport.

A young student of judo discovers how it is practiced for physical fitness, fun, and self-defense, and takes part in his first judo contest.

Provides a basic introduction to the martial arts of judo and karate as sports.

Beginning judo students learn the skills, techniques, and exercises that help them master this art of unarmed self-defense.

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

Specially designed to show you how to master sports and get maximum enjoyment from them. Using a combination of easy to follow text, step-by-step photography, and diagrams, difficult skills are made easy and participating in sports becomes even more fun.