The secrets of judo: a text for instructors and students

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[Contents]; Illustrations; Foreword; 1} The Art and Sceince of Judo; 2} How Can Dynamics Be Applied to Judo?; Nervous System; 1. Sensory nerves; 2. Motor nerves; Reaction Time; 1. Reaction quickened by excersise; 2. Unconditioned reflex action; 3. Conditional reflex action; 4. Evaluation of the use of these three reactions in Judo; Nine cases in which reaction time becomes longer; The unguarded moment; 3} Three Principles for Practicing Judo; Break your opponent's posture before applying your throw: Kuzshi (unbalancing opponent).; 1. Stability of an Object; 2. Stability of a human body.;The Secrets of Judo: A Textbook for Instructors and Students is a revealing classic that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in judo, offering clear-cut explanations of the numerous techniques involved in throwing and grappling. In addition to the precise detailing of judo's physical aspects this book provides insights into the psychological factors related to judo's underlying philosophy The Secrets of Judo, a fascinating and valuable work since its original publication in 1959, sets out a comprehensive course to achieve maximum efficient use of mental and physical energy. [Contents] Illustrations Foreword 1} The Art and Sceince of Judo 2} How Can Dynamics Be Applied to Judo? Nervous System 1. Sensory nerves 2. Motor nerves Reaction Time 1. Reaction quickened by excersise 2. Unconditioned reflex action 3. Conditional reflex action 4. Evaluation of the use of these three reactions in Judo Nine cases in which reaction time becomes longer The unguarded moment 3} Three Principles for Practicing Judo Break your opponent's posture before applying your throw: Kuzshi (unbalancing opponent). 1. Stability of an Object 2. Stability of a human body. 3. How to break the opponent's postureTake advantage of the waist and abdominal region. 1. The force of the waist and abdominal region coordinates all parts of the body. 2. The force of the waist and abdominal region benefits the nervous system. 3. The force of the waist and abdominal region can be developed by training. Practice Judo in a natural posture. 1. The natural posture is the best for practicing Judo. 2. Grappling techniques require a different type of posture. 4} Three Laws of Motion First law of motion Second law of motion Third law of motion 5} Kinds of Force. Muscular forceGravity Momentum 1. Impulse 2. Impulsive force 3. How to apply the strongest force possible on the opponent 4. The relation of momentum to the force of the arm Friction Coefficient of friction 6} Acting State of Force The principle of transmissibility of force Composition of forces Decomposition of forces The moment of force The moment of a couple 7} How to Practice Throwing Some advice on throwing techniques 1. Where to hold 2. How to grasp 3. How to advance or retreat Ukemi: the art of falling Explanation of throwing techniques 1. Uki-goshi 2. Uki-otoshi. 3. O-goshi4. Tai-otoshi 5. Tsurikomi-goshi 6. Harai-goshi 7. Hane-goshi 8. Hiza-guruma 9. Harai Tsurikomi-ashi 10. De-ashi-harai 11. Okuri-ashi-harai 12. O-soto-gari 13. O-uchi-gari 14. Ko-uchi-gari 15. Tomoe-nage 16. Uki-waza 8} How to Practice Grappling Classification of grappling techniques 1. Osaekomi-waza 2. Shime-waza 3. Kansetsu-waza The relation between grappling and throwing Attack methods in grappling 1. Force must precede speed and lightness of motion in grappling. 2. First consider how to produce the largest momentum possible and how to apply it effectively. 3. Immobilize the force of your opponent's lower extremities. Defense methods in grappling Explanation of osaekomi-waza 1. Hon-kesa gatame 2. Kuzure-kesa-gatame 3. Kata-gatame 4. Kami-shiho-gatame 5. Kami-shiho-gatame: a slight modification 6. Kuzure-kami-shiho gatame (modified four-quarter hold) 7. Kuzure-kami-shiho gatame: another modification 8. Yoko-shiho gatame Explanation of shime-waza 1. Nami-juji-jimi 2. Kata-juji-jime 3. Kata-juji-jime: a modification 4. Okuri-eri-jime 5. Yoko-okuri-eri-jime 6. Kata-ha-jime 7. Hadaka-jime 8. Ryote-jime.