Authors: Vladimir Putin, Alexey Levitsky, Vasilii Shestakov, Aleksei Levitskii, Alexey Levitsky
ISBN-13: 9781556434457, ISBN-10: 1556434456
Format: Paperback
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Date Published: March 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, is well-known for his life-long love of judo and brings all of his experience to bear in writing this manual.
Authors Vladimir Putin, Vasily Shestakov, and Alexy Levitsky give a complete history of judo, from its origins in Japanese jujitsu through its development into an Olympic sport, including Russia's contributions to the art. The rules and basic concepts are covered, followed by detailed instruction in break-falling, throwing techniques, and ground grappling. Judo theory is examined, and key practice points are presented, as well as strategies for the beginner and an exploration of kuzushi, Judo's art of unbalancing. Lastly, the authors present the self-defense techniques of judo and introduce the unique Russian art of combat sambo.
A look at the past | 1 | |
From the history of the Russian National Judo School | 19 | |
The competition environment | 25 | |
Special preparatory exercises | 29 | |
Where does the study of judo technique begin? | 49 | |
Basic concepts | 61 | |
Break-falling techniques (Ukemi) | 65 | |
Why does my opponent fall? | 69 | |
Throwing techniques (Nage-Waza) | 73 | |
Ground-fighting techniques (Ne-Waza) | 103 | |
Self-defense techniques | 131 | |
The school of Combat Sambo | 143 | |
Theoretical training | 161 | |
Health | 171 | |
Glossary of judo techniques | 189 |