Shinzo Takagaki – The Techniques of Judo

“The Techniques of Judo” is an authoritative and extensively illustrated textbook that provides step-by-step explanations, practical suggestions, and detailed analysis of all the most regularly utilized judo techniques, or “wazas.” This martial arts book, illustrated with over 550 black and white images, is a useful introduction to judo for novices as well as a comprehensive repertory for the experienced practitioner, or “judoka.”

“The Techniques of Judo,” first published more than 50 years ago, provides detailed explanations of more than 70 hand throws, hip throws, leg throws, back and side throws, holding methods, strangling techniques, armlock techniques, as well as their modifications and relevant counter-techniques.

The introduction provides an overview of the sport, its history and aims, the contests and the grappling system, as well as a thorough discussion of the idea of balance and minimum effort, which is fundamental to a scientific knowledge of the sport.