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Judo, or the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system of self-defense, was specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts. This book by the creator of Kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most authoritative guide to this martial art ever published.

Over a hundred years ago Jigoro Kano mastered swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat. Failing to discover any underlying principle, he set about designing a new martial art to reflect the concept of maximum efficiency in the use of physical and mental eneregy. Today, the concepts and techniques of judo taught at the Kodokan are the ones originally divised by their creator and collected together in this book. Covering everything from the fundamental techniques to prearranged formal exercises for both men and women, the book offers detailed explanations of how techniques are combined in two types of practice: randori (free practice) and kata (the practice of forms). In addition to a discussion of tradtitional methods of resuscitation, the book concludes with a useful appendix of informaton on the founder and the Kodokan International Judo Center, and a glossary of judo terminology. Fully illustrated throughout, Kodokan Judo will help students and instructors everwhere to discover the principles, techniques, and spirit of this popular martial art.

Jigoro Kano, born in 1860 in Hyogo Prefecture, created Kokokan judo in 1882, the year after he gaduated from Tokyo Imperial University. In 1909 he became the first Japanese member of the International Olympic Committee. Jigoro Kano died at sea in 1938 whiile returning from an IOC meeting in Cairo.

Contents

Foreword
I Basic judo concepts
Jujutsu becomes judo
Principles and aims of Kodokan Judo--Judo as physical education; Two methods of training; Traininig the mind; Ethical training; Aesthetics; Judo outside the Dojo
Basic points in training--The Dojo; The judogi; Etiquette in the Dojo; Thke importance of regular practice; A word of caution
II Techniques
Basic movements--Postures; The basic hold; Moving and turning; The principle of dynamics; Ukemi
Classification of Techniques
Nage-waza--Gokyo no Waza: Groups 1 thru 5; Shimmeisho no Waza
Katame-waza--Osae-komi-waza; Shime-waza; Kansetsu-waza
Continuous Attack
Atemi-waza--The body's weapons; Vital Points
III Free Practice
Randori
IV Forms
Kata
Nage no Kata--Hand techniques; Hip techniques; Foot and leg techniques; Supine sacrifice techniques; Side sacrifice techniques
Katame no Kata--Osae-komi-waza; Shime-waza; Kansetsu-waza
Kime no Kata--Idori; Tachiai
Kodokan Goshin Jutsu--Against unarmed attack-when held; Against unarmed attack--at a distance; Against armed attack
Ju no Kata--Beginning the kata; Set 1 thru 3
Itsutsu no Kata--Form 1 thru 5
Koshiki no Kata--Omote; Ura
V Health and first aid
Seiryoku Zen'yo Kokumin Taiiku--Tandoku renshu; Sotai renshu
Kappo
Appendix A: Jigoro Kano Chronology
Appendix B: Guide to the Kodokan
Glossary
Index

from cover

Judo, the way of gentleness, was specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts to be an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system of self-defense against armed or unarmed attack. This book by the creator of Kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most authoritatiove ever published.

Over a hundred years ago Jogoro Kano mastered swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat and critically examined them to discover the underlying principle. Finding none, he designed the techniques of his new martial art to reflect the concept of maximum efficiency in the use of physical and mental energy. The concepts and technques of judo that have come down to the present and are taught today at the Kodokan are the ones originally devised by their creator.

This book covers everything from the most fundamental steps to the prearranged formal exercises for both men and women. The major categories of throwing, grappling and striking techniques are further classified as, respectively, standing and sacrifice techniques; hold-down, strangling and joint techniques; and arm or leg strikes. Next come explanations of how techniques are combined in two types of practice: randori (free practice and kata (the practice of froms). Both tecnniques and practice are completely illustrated, many of the demonstrations having been prerformed by men and women well known in the annals of Kodokan judo. There is supplementary information on the traditional methods of resuscitation, the founder, and the Kokokan International Judo Center.

Like any martial art, judo is closely related to daily living. Both in Japan and overseas judo has had considerable in influence, for well over a million men and women have been members of the Kodokan itelf and countless others have belonged to dojo throughout the world. Unfortunately, rapid growth has brought with it certain misinterpretations and unsound practices. This book, revised and published in conjunction with the Kodokan's centennial, will help students and instructors everywhere to rediscover the principles, techniques and spirit of Kokokan judo.

In the annals of Japan's modern martial arts, no name is better know than that of Jogoro Kano. Born in 1860 in Hyogo Prefecture, he created Kodokan judo in 1882, the year after he graduated from Tokyo Imperial University, majoring in literatiure, politics and political economy. He was a professor and principal of Gakushuin, principal of the First Higher School and, later, the Tokyo Higher Normal School, and in 1889, as a member of the member of the Imperial Household Department, he made a study tour of European educational institutions. He became the first Japanese member of the International Olympic Comittee in 1909 and the first president of the Japan Amateur Sports Association when it was founded in 1911. Elected to the House of Peers in 1922, he died at sea aboard the Hikawa Maru in 1938 while returning from an IOC meeting in Cairo.

Foreword
To speak of judo is to speak of Jigoro Kano. To hear the name of Jigoro Kano is to be reminded of the Kodokan.
In 1982, the Kodokan entered its hundredth year of vigorous activity, for it was in February, 1882, that Kodokan Judo came into existence and three months later, in May, that the Kodokan was established.
To celebrate the great achievements of Jigoro Kano and to create fresh momentum for the promotion and realization of his ideals, numerous commemorative events are being held under the auspices of the Kodokan. One of these, the grand opening ceremony of the new main dojo, took place in April, 1984, to mark the centenary of the Kodokan and the completion of the new Kodokan International Judo Center.
Professor Kano aimed at human perfection through judo and the betterment of mankind in the spirit of mutual prosperity. This lofty ideal is at the heart of the Kodokan philosophy and its realization has been pursued unceasingly from the very beginning, and will without doubt continue to be pursued in the future throughout the world.
This book, being published as one of these events, is a new edition of the original work compiled and edited by Professor Kano's former students and followers and first published in 1956. The original work consisted of his teachings concerning the theory and techniques of judo. In this new edi-tion, the original is supplemented by other writings of Professor Kano, as well as by demonstrations and explanations of leading experts.
The 1956 edition is an invaluable historical document that has come to be regarded as the unrivaled source book on judo. Published under the imprint of the Kodokan, it is regarded as the definitive work for the teaching of judo and its prestige is without equal in any country. Naturally, there have been frequent demands for its reprinting, but eventually this became impossible. This new revised edition of Kodokan Judo, therefore, is being offered in response to numerous requests heard both in Japan and abroad.
Recent years have seen the astounding internationalization of judo. At the same time, there has been a tendency everywhere for certain changes to creep in. In this connection, the question 'What is judo?' is highly relevant and deserves an answer.
As clearly stated in Paragraph I of the Regulations of the International Judo Federation, 'It (I.J.F.) recognizes as judo that which was created by Jigoro Kano.' From the view-point of the correct dissemination of judo throughout the world, it is highly desirable that the real meaning and nature of judo, as given in this book, be recognized.
It is my sincere wish that, as this important book makes its timely appearance, it will be read throughout the world not only by those who teach, but by all who practice and enjoy judo.
Yukimitsu Kano
President, Kodokan
Note: As indicated above, this book is a revision of Kodokan Judo, published in 1956. The present volume incorporates additional material from three sources. Chapter 1, paragraphs 1 through 5 of chapter 2 and paragraphs 1 through 3 of chapter 3 were com-posed in English by Professor Jigoro Kano. These sections appeared in a book called Judo (Jujutsu) published in 1937 by the Maruzen Company (Tokyo). Another section was written in Japanese by Professor Kano and is here translated as the last section of chapter 2. This was published by Hori Shoten (Tokyo) in September, 1931, in Judo Kyohon. Other parts of the present work were written by the Kodokan editorial committee so that the will and spirit of the author might be preserved and presented to judo students the world over.

Contents

Foreword 11

I BASIC JUDO CONCEPTS
1. Jujutsu Becomes Judo 15
2. Principles and Aims of Kodokan Judo 20
Judo as Physical Education
Two Methods of Training
Training the Mind
Ethical Training
Aesthetics
Judo outside the Dojo
3. Basic Points in Training 26
The Dojo
The Judogi
Etiquette in the Dojo
The Importance of Regular Practice
A Word of Caution

II TECHNIQUES
4. Basic Movements 37
Postures
The Basic Hold
Moving and Turning
The Principle of Dynamics
Ukemi
5. Classification of Techniques 55
6. Nage Waza 59
Gokyo no Waza: Group 1
Gokyo no Waza: Group 2
Gokyo no Waza: Group 3
Gokyo no Waza: Group 4
Gokyo no Waza: Group 5
Shimmeisho no Waza
7. Katame Waza 110
Osae-komi Waza
Shime Waza
Kansetsu Waza
8. Continuous Attack 131
9. Atemi Waza 136
The Body's Weapons
Vital Points

III FREE PRACTICE
10. Randori 141

IV FORMS

ll. Kata 145

12. Nage no Kata 148
Hand Techniques
Hip Techniques
Foot and Leg Techniques
Supine Sacrifice Techniques
Side Sacrifice Techniques
13. Katame no Kata 160
Osae-komi Waza
Shime Waza
Kansetsu Waza
14. Kime no Kata 173
Idori
Tachiai
15. Kodokan Goshin Jutsu 192
Against Unarmed Attack: When Held
Against Unarmed Attack: At a Distance
Against Armed Attack
16. Ju no Kata 204
Beginning the Kata
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
17. Itsutsu no Kata 220
Form 1
Form 2
Form 3
Form 4
Form 5
18. Koshiki no Kata 224
Omote
Ura

V HEALTH AND FIRST AID
19. Seiryoku Zen'yo Kokumin Taiiku 239
Tandoku Renshu
Sotai Renshu
20. Kappo 252
Appendix A: Jigoro Kano Chronology 255
Appendix B: Guide to the Kodokan 256
Glossary 259
Index 262