Judo Unleashed - Softcover

Ohlenkamp, Neil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071475346 ISBN 13: 9780071475341

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2006

Synopsis

Hundreds of full-color throws and grabs make this the black belt of instructional judo books

In Judo Unleashed, master coach Neil Ohlenkamp brings together the form, practice, and grace of this venerable sport in an all-inclusive handbook. From philosophical and technical foundations through advanced grappling and self-defense techniques, this authoritative guide, with 350 color photos, covers all the bases you need to refine your technique and gain a deeper understanding of this increasingly popular martial art.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Harness the power of judo with guidance from one of the world's most respected senseis

Whether you're in training for competition or preparing to take your black belt test, Judo Unleashed is the definitive resource for serious judo practitioners who want to take their skills to a bold new level.

At the same time, this incredibly illustrated, step-by-step guide is ideal for anyone who wants to incorporate some of the most powerful and effective judo techniques into his or her self-defense or competitive fighting styles.

Sensei Neil Ohlenkamp, one of today's most sought-after judo coaches, covers all the bases--from philosophical and technical foundations through advanced grappling and self-defense techniques. With the help of 350 specially commissioned, full-color photographs illustrating each move in exciting detail, he draws upon his nearly 40 years of judo experience to show you how to:

• Add power and grace to your technique and improve your understanding of the fundamentals
• Execute basic and advanced hip, hand, and leg throws, sacrifice throws, pins, chokes, joint locks, and more
• Prepare yourself mentally and physically to ace your shodan test or blow away the competition

About the Author:

Neil Ohlenkamp holds a seventh degree black belt in judo and has earned the highest level of coach certification. He has over four decades of experience as a judo student, competitor, head instructor, national team coach, author, and tournament official. Sensei Ohlenkamp holds black belt rank certificates from the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, the United States Judo Association, the United States Judo Federation, and the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071475346
• ISBN 13: 9780071475341
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 159