Judo

<p>Judo is more than just throwing and grappling.</p><p>- It is helpful for a healthy mind and body.</p><p>- In an emergency it can be a useful aid for self-defence.</p><p> </p><p>You can gain self-confidence and transferable skills for other disciplines such as ball games and dancing (sometimes known as fundamental movement skills).</p><p> </p><p>This book is for beginners and experienced judo practitioners [judokas]. It can be referred to time and time again</p><p> </p><p>Inside you will find:</p><p>- Easy to follow illustrations.</p><p>- Guidance on technique:</p><p>* Strikes and blocks.</p><p>* Throws.</p><p>* Kata.</p><p>* Holding techniques.</p><p>* Limb locking techniques.</p><p>* Strangles/chokes.</p><p>- Technical information on how to improve your judo as you gain experience helping you to feel and look great.</p><p>- Clear helpful directions breaking details down into core techniques and variations.</p><p> </p><p>My book aims to be the key that unlocks your understanding and potential so you can get the most out of lessons books and YouTube presentations etc.</p><p>Other books concentrate on the technical side of judo whereas my book emphasises the pattern/spirit in easy-to-remember key points including a variety of applications.</p><p> </p><p>Suitable as reference material for adaptive judo.</p><p> </p><p>Most of this book is suitable for children and adults. Techniques are from the adult judo syllabus. Chapter 6 locking and strangling techniques are not shown in class to children under 12.</p>