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The Canon of Judo
Author Kyuzo Mifune
Language English
Genre(s) Martial Arts
Publisher Kodansha International; Revised Edition (June 15, 2004)
Publication date 1960, 2004
Media type Print (Hardcover)
Pages 224 (Revised Edition)
ISBN ISBN 4-7700-2979-9 (revised edition, hardcover)

The Canon Of Judo is a book was originally published in 1960, and written by Kodokan 10th dan, Kyuzo Mifune (1883-1965). Kyuzo Mifune (三船久蔵 Mifune Kyūzō April 21, 1883 – January 27, 1965) has been categorized as one of the greatest English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of Literature or Information &ndash the activity of making information available for public view is the largest Japanese publisher headquartered in ( Bunkyo) Tokyo. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " A hardcover (or hardback or hardbound) is a Book bound with rigid protective covers (typically of cardboard covered with Cloth is the headquarters of the Judo world Literally kō means "to lecture" or "to spread information" dō means "the way" and Kyuzo Mifune (三船久蔵 Mifune Kyūzō April 21, 1883 – January 27, 1965) has been categorized as one of the greatest The book covers almost all of the Kodokan recognized techniques, adds variations and new techniques, although Do-Jime is barely mentioned (p. 126). The book also describes fifteen Kata developed by Mifune to teach adaptation through reversal and counters. Notably, the book organizes the techniques differently than the official Kodokan Gokyo.

Subjects covered

The book gives a brief history of Ju-jutsu in Japan, and gives the lineage of Judo, referencing Ju-jutsu masters prior to Jigoro Kano. was the founder of Judo. Judo was the first Japanese martial art to gain widespread international recognition and the first to become an official Olympic sport To show the early origins and continuous development of the martial arts in Japan, a long list of historical text sources, people, and schools and styles are mentioned. Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.

In the book, Kyuzo Mifune explains his metaphysical view of Judo, its role in Japanese society (and the world), and benefits to the individual player. Kyuzo Mifune (三船久蔵 Mifune Kyūzō April 21, 1883 – January 27, 1965) has been categorized as one of the greatest He notes that Judo initially only included throws, and explains the difference between Judo and Jujutsu. He goes over the role of competition in Judo, and the purpose of free practice, randori, and explains that it is an indispensable part of Judo.

It should be noted that although the book mentions the five kata, [1]

  1. Nage (Throwing Forms)
  2. Kime (Forms of Decision)
  3. Katame (Grappling Forms)
  4. Ju (Forms of Gentleness)
  5. Koshiki (Ancient Forms)

it does not cover them. Furthermore, it does not cover Atemi-waza, but states that Atemi-waza include strikes, kicks, hits, and attacks using the fist, foot, elbow, kneecap, side of the palm, shoulder, or head, to attack the opponents vital points. In Japanese martial arts, the term designates blows to the body as opposed to twisting of joints, strangleholds, holding techniques and throws.

Lastly before going into each technique in detail, the book covers some basic concepts of techniques, such as Tai-sabaki (Body Control) and Hen-nou (Adaptability). Alternative spellings taisabaki tai sabaki tai-sabaki is a term from Japanese Martial arts and which relates to 'whole body movement' or repositioning It can be surmised that throwing techniques have at least three phases

  1. Kuzushi, Balance Breaking
  2. Tsukuri, Positioning
  3. Kake, Execution

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