Judo
Jigoro Kano and Kodokan Judo
By Andy Adams
Indeed, he was many things to many people. Like Sir Thomas Moore, a man for all seasons. His many worlds encompassed much of value to Japan.
Overcoming The Fear Of Falling
By Neil Ohlenkamp
While everyone has an innate fear of falling, most martial artists should learn basic falling techniques not only to avoid injury but to better learn the transition from standing techniques to those on the ground.
Presidential Judo
By Tom Ross
He may head of one of the world's elite superpowers, but to his fellow judo club members Russian President Vladimir Putin is best known for his wicked sweeping leg throw (Haraigoshi).
The Beginnings of Kodokan Judo, 1882-1938
By Paul McMichael Nurse, Ph.D.
While most people think of judo as a sport, it started with philosophical and ethical goals.
The Beginnings of Kodokan Judo, 1882-1938
By Paul McMichael Nurse, Ph.D.
It is sad to think about but the first Asian fighting system to gain worldwide acceptance has been -- for the most part -- relegated by much of the public and many of its practitioners to the category of a mere sport, a form of jacketed wrestling of no real value as a combative art and little worth beyond that of a recreational activity.
The Classical O-Soto-Gari Judo Throw - Part 1: It Doesn't Work
By Ben Holmes
There are many methods of escaping from a same side wrist grab, but some are better than others.
The Classical O-Soto-Gari Judo Throw - Part 2: The Rebuttal
By Steve Cunningham
There are many methods of escaping from a same side wrist grab, but some are better than others.
The Four Pillars Of Judo
By Victor Anderson, Sandan, Sacramento Judo Club
There are some who say Judo is a way of life, others talk about sport, and still others argue about martial arts.
The Judo Choke
By Neil Ohlenkamp
Although the Judo Choke is very effective it can also be dangerous, even fatal, the difference being good technique and execution.
The Judo Choke: Resuscitation Techniques (Kappo)
By Neil Ohlenkamp
Critical things you should know about resuscitation of someone who has lost consciousness through a judo choke.
The Judo Choke: Safety Rules
By Neil Ohlenkamp
Although the Judo Choke is very effective it can also be dangerous, even fatal, the difference being good technique and execution.
The Most Powerful Armlock in Judo: Jujigatame - The Cross Armlock
By Neil Ohlenkamp
If you ever find yourself grappling on the ground with an attacker you should know the basics of this technique.
The Physics Of Forces In Judo: Making The Weak Equal To The Strong
By Jearl Walker
Judo is a martial art that demands an intuitive understanding of the physics of forces, torques, stability and rotational motion.
The Study of Kuzushi
By Neil Ohlenkamp
The concept of Kuzushi, or the breaking of an opponent's balance, is central to many martial arts including judo and jujitsu.
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