MASTERING
JUDO Masao Takahashi and Family
Human Kinetics
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Mastering judo / Masao Takahashi ... [et al.]. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN 0-7360-5099-X 0-7360-5099-X (soft cover) 1. Judo. I. Takahashi, Masao, 1929GV1114.M375 GV1114.M375 2005 796.815'2--dc22 2004029108 ISBN-10: 0-7360-5099-X (print) ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-5099-9 (print)
ISBN-10: 0-7360-8518-1 (Adobe PDF) ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-8518-2 (Adobe PDF)
Copyright © 2005 by Masao Takahashi, Ray Takahashi, June Takahashi, Allyn Takahashi, Philip Takahashi, Takahashi, and Tina Takahashi All rights reserved. Except for use in a review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying, and recording, and in any information storage and retrieval system, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. The Web Web addresses cited in this text were current as of January 2005, unless otherwise noted. Acquisitions Editor: Ed McNeely Developmental Editor: Jennifer L. Walker Assistant Editor: Mandy Maiden Copyeditor: Amie Bell Proofreader: Kathy Bennett Indexer: Bobbi Swansen Graphic Designer: Robert Reuther Cover Designer: Keith Blomberg Photographer (cover): Bob Willingham, International Judo Federation photographer Photographers (interior): Barnaba Szluinski, unless otherwise noted. Photo on page viii © Kodokan Institute of Judo. Photo on page 3 courtesy of Roy Kawamoto. Photo on page 213 © Grace Hayami. Photos on pages 2, 7, 14, 18, 30-33, 36, 44, 68, 74, 78, 79, 81, 91, 108, 112, 114, 117, 118, 119, 125, 160, 163, 213, and 214 courtesy Takahashi family. family. Art Manager and Illustrator: Kareema McLendon Printer: Versa Press Human Kinetics books are available at special discounts for bulk purchase. Special editions or book excerpts can also be created to specifcation. For details, contact the Special Sales Manager at Human Kinetics. Printed in the United States of America
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Mastering judo / Masao Takahashi ... [et al.]. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN 0-7360-5099-X 0-7360-5099-X (soft cover) 1. Judo. I. Takahashi, Masao, 1929GV1114.M375 GV1114.M375 2005 796.815'2--dc22 2004029108 ISBN-10: 0-7360-5099-X (print) ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-5099-9 (print)
ISBN-10: 0-7360-8518-1 (Adobe PDF) ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-8518-2 (Adobe PDF)
Copyright © 2005 by Masao Takahashi, Ray Takahashi, June Takahashi, Allyn Takahashi, Philip Takahashi, Takahashi, and Tina Takahashi All rights reserved. Except for use in a review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying, and recording, and in any information storage and retrieval system, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. The Web Web addresses cited in this text were current as of January 2005, unless otherwise noted. Acquisitions Editor: Ed McNeely Developmental Editor: Jennifer L. Walker Assistant Editor: Mandy Maiden Copyeditor: Amie Bell Proofreader: Kathy Bennett Indexer: Bobbi Swansen Graphic Designer: Robert Reuther Cover Designer: Keith Blomberg Photographer (cover): Bob Willingham, International Judo Federation photographer Photographers (interior): Barnaba Szluinski, unless otherwise noted. Photo on page viii © Kodokan Institute of Judo. Photo on page 3 courtesy of Roy Kawamoto. Photo on page 213 © Grace Hayami. Photos on pages 2, 7, 14, 18, 30-33, 36, 44, 68, 74, 78, 79, 81, 91, 108, 112, 114, 117, 118, 119, 125, 160, 163, 213, and 214 courtesy Takahashi family. family. Art Manager and Illustrator: Kareema McLendon Printer: Versa Press Human Kinetics books are available at special discounts for bulk purchase. Special editions or book excerpts can also be created to specifcation. For details, contact the Special Sales Manager at Human Kinetics. Printed in the United States of America
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Web site: www.HumanKinetics.com United States: Human Kinetics P.O. Box 5076 Champaign, IL 61825-5076 800-747-4457 e-mail:
[email protected] Canada: Human Kinetics 475 Devonshire Road Unit 100 Windsor, ON N8Y 2L5 800-465-7301 (in Canada only) e-mail:
[email protected] Europe: Human Kinetics 107 Bradford Road Stanningley Leeds LS28 6AT, United Kingdom +44 (0) 113 255 5665 e-mail:
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Australia: Human Kinetics 57A Price Avenue Lower Mitcham, South Australia 5062 08 8277 1555 e-mail:
[email protected] New Zealand: Human Kinetics Division of Sports Distributors NZ Ltd. P.O. Box 300 226 Albany North Shore City Auckland 0064 9 448 1207 e-mail:
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I want to express my appreciation to my family, all accomplished and dedicated judoka, for their continued support throughout the years. My son, Ray, deserves the most honorable mention, for patiently compiling all the information and undertakin g the enormous task of writing the initial draft of this book. Special thanks to Reginald Y. Hayami, for his diligent work on the family and decorative photos. Sincere thanks to the expertise of our friend, photographer Barnaba Szluinski, who, assisted by George Hambleton, graciously took the technical photos. Thank you to Ed McNeely for the inspiration and opportunity to produce this book, and to Jennifer Walker for her professional guidance. Finally, to all the many teachers and outstanding students who have contributed to making the dojo well-known throughout the judo world.
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CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Introduction: Kano’s Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
CHAPTER 1
Evolution From Art to Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CHAPTER 2
Traditional Values and Etiquette . . . . . . . . 11
CHAPTER 3
Focus and Attitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CHAPTER 4
Training Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CHAPTER 5
Breakfalls, Posture, and Standing and Ground Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
CHAPTER 6
Control Grips and Grip Breaks . . . . . . . . . . 89
CHAPTER 7
Standing Combinations and Counters. . . 107
CHAPTER 8
Physical Preparation and Weight Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
CHAPTER 9
Match Plans, Competitive Strategies, and Tactics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
CHAPTER 10 Self-Defense Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Appendix: A Listing of Nage-Waza and Katame-Waza . . . . 195 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 About the Authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
PREFACE Mastering Judo focuses on advanced technical instruction for training and performance. The book encompasses the complex dichotomy of judo as a sport and martial art. Although many books published on judo are directed toward the beginner judoka, Mastering Judo is written for the judoka who has already practiced judo and acquired an introductory level of knowledge (has obtained promotion in belt ranking from yellow to green or 5th to 3rd Kyu levels). This book is intended for the judoka who is interested in competing and who also wishes to further his or her knowledge of judo as both a sport and martial art. Mastering Judo provides selected techniques that you can apply in competition. The technical focus is on how you can apply these techniques by utilizing various grips, movements, setups, and combinations. Information is given on training methods; the utilization of strategy and tactics; and other considerations, such as weight control and nutrition and the importance of studying kata. The practicality of judo is depicted with selected self-defense techniques that you can apply outside the sport. Mastering Judo is different from other books you may have read on judo instruction techniques because it is based upon decades of experience from one of the most successful judo families, the six-member Takahashi family, who among them have a total of over 200 years of experience and 31 black-belt degrees as competitors and teachers. The benefits of the book are twofold: First, chapters on history, philosophy, and self-defense present a broad base of knowledge on judo as a martial art. Second, the book provides specific information on technical skills and training that will help you advance to a higher level. We are confident that Mastering Judo will help you improve your practice, performance, understanding, and enjoyment of judo as an art and a sport. Your continued progress is valued and expected in keeping with the spirit of judo.