Best Judo (Illustrated Japanese Classics)

For example, in the book when speaking about the Harai Goshi (sweeping hip) they advise you to know that Harai Goshi is hard to execute since you need to get extremly good body contact in order to execute a throw. Guess what - when I kept that in mind in worked for me. When not - "I saw the lights on the ceiling".

I like the section on ground techniques and combination techniques. I learned some nice escapes chokes this book.
I usually take one technique, and study it in detail step by step. This book is perfect for that.

Finally, there is nice fitness section, and great essays by he authors on fighting and winning in Judo.

This book benefits Judokas, BJJ practitioners and other martial artists who may need to learn grappling and throws.


Great book for any judokas   November 24, 2003
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

this book is just fabulous!its has home training methods,techniques and how to enter them.not only taht,it has everything u need to know aout judo.the pictures are very well detailed and this is a book for any serious judoka.2 words for this book BUY IT! u wont regret even a single cent


Great work on grappling with the Gi   October 24, 2003
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This is probably the best Judo book on the market. Full of dynamic technique and loaded with good descriptions. This book breaks down all of the major throws of judo while also exploring judo's mat work. Having "Newaza" Sato on board really made this subject matter stand out tremendously. This book also contains a great section on combinations, and physical training. Any person who grapples with a gi should own this book.
My only complaint is that the judoka demonstrating the techniques are both wearing white gis this can sometimes make it hard to distinguish what is going on unless you already have a practiced eye for the material. It is a small complaint to be sure.


excellent reference   March 10, 2003
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

this book is a definate must have for any judo enthusiast. the book is very well illustrated, and covers throws extremely well, it covers groundwork too, just not quite so in depth. it is the best book that I've seen on nagewaza (judo throws).