Judo (Jujutsu)

Author: Jigoro Kano
Pub: 1937 by Board of Tourist Industry
Pages: 70
Ranking:
Out of Print

Written as an introduction to Judo, this book is a great collector's item. Written by Jigoro Kano, and published before his death, it is authentically his thoughts on Judo. There are no surprises here for the scholar of Judo, no information that is not available elsewhere. But it's value as a collector's item requires a five star rating.

                        CONTENTS                                   
                                                                  
                                                            Page
   I. Jujutsu and Judo -- What Are They? ...................  9
  II. Various Phases of Judo ............................... 20
 III. How to See and Study Judo ............................ 37
       1. Dojo or Exercise Hall ............................ 37
       2. Judo-gi or Costumes for Judo ..................... 38
       3. Salutation and Manners in the Exercise Hall ...... 40
       4. Posture .......................................... 44
       5. Kuzushi or Unbalanced Form ....................... 45
       6. Hygiene .......................................... 48
       7. Movement ......................................... 48
       8. Tsukuri or Fitting Action for Attack, and            
          Kake or Attack ................................... 49
       9. Ukemi or Falling-way ............................. 50
 IV. The Kinds of Technique ................................ 59

EDITORIAL NOTE

It is a common desire among tourists to learn something of the culture of the countries they visit, as well as to see their beautiful scenery. To see is naturally easier than to learn, but flying visits merely for sightseeing furnish neither the time nor opportunity for more than a passing acquaintance with the culture of any foreign people. This is specially true of Japan and her people.

The Board of Tourist Industry recognizes both the obligation and the difficulty of providinq foreign tourists with accurate information regarding the various phases of Japan's culture. It is, therefore, endeavouring to meet this obligation, as far as possible, by publishing this series of brochures.

The present series will, when completed, consist of more than a hundred volumes, each dealing with a different subject, but all coordinated. By studying the entire series, the foreign student of Japan will gain an adequate knowledge of the unique culture that has evolved in this country through the ages.

Board of Tourist Industry,
Japanese Government Railways