Bøger af Takumi Ohashi

In Judo the art of throwing is spectacular, whereas the art of grappling on the floor is less dramatic. Many judoka are good throwers, but very few know all the tricks of grappling. To be a true Judo player one must be equally proficient in both these arts, which are complementary to each other.Grappling is an important art which has many things in common with wrestling. It is extremely advantageous to learn this art in order to be competent and competitive in the sport of Judo. If one is strong in this art, it is possible to obtain a victory against an opponent even though one's throwing is inferior to that of the opponent.For any Judoka looking to bring their 'Newaza' or groundwork to the next level, Takumi Ohashi, M. D. provides a compelling and detailed explanation of various methods and techniques helpful to any practioner of Judo. Readers with some prior practical and theoretical knowledge of the art of Judo and reasonable familiarity with its Japanese and English terminology will get the most use out of this text.The scope of the book is confined to an exposition and a clarification of Katamewaza as well as medical implications associated with various techniques. Osaekomiwaza or Immobilization Holds, Shimewaza or Shiboriwaza otherwise known as Necklocks, and Kansetsuwaza or Dislocation Locks or Holds are covered.Along with over 80 illustrations all the techniques in this book are described in detail and represent invaluable knowledge and insight into the study of Newaza.

Originally published in 1963 this authoritative guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to acquire mastery in a sport which in has gained wide popularity in all parts of the world. The book is written simply and lucidly, with the sole aim of assisting the reader to achieve a degree of proficiency in this particular aspect of Judo. The diagrams and posture pictures profusely illustrating the descriptive text helps to support this objective.In Judo the art of throwing is spectacular and is essential to being a true Judo player. It is extremely advantageous to learn this art in order to be competent and competitive in the sport of Judo. If one is strong in this art, it is possible to obtain a victory against an opponent even though one's grappling is inferior to that of the opponent. Judo's throwing techniques, once acquired, enable the practitioner to achieve some really spectacular feats of prowess. The reader should be able not only to grasp their secrets, but also put them to practice as well, to good effect, in a minimum of time.The scope of the book is a wide exposition and clarification of various throwing techniques, their effectiveness in contests, the application of proper technique and a very analytical approach to footwork and balance.The author is a Doctor of Medicine as well as a black belt in Judo. In this book he has taken great pains to explain the throwing techniques from all angles. He describes them in detail and in logical sequence. Along with nearly 60 illustrations all the techniques in this book are described in detail and represent invaluable knowledge and insight into the study of proper throwing technique.