books by Jigoro Kano (kodokan muscle from)

books by Jigoro Kano

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4 reviews
Kano Jigoro

Buyu Books & Publishing, 2001

An excellent Judo primer, by the founder himself
This is the last book Kano Jigoro wrote before his death. Although this book is not full of techniques and how-to's, it does provide a great historical look at the organization of Judo during its inception. Anyone interested in Judo or martial arts in general would be well advised to buy it.

Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo

11 reviews
Jigoro Kano

Kodansha International, 2006

Must Read
This is one of the best books on judo for the serious student or accomplished instructor. Most books on judo offer good information on applying competition techniques and certainly have their place. What is lacking in many of those books, however, is the fundamental philosophies and principles Jigoro Kano envisioned as the basis of this art and, ultimately, where in life it should lead its ...

Kodokan Judo

57 reviews
Jigoro Kano

Kodansha America, 1986

Judo Kudos
This has to be one of the finest books published on Judo and is definitely a must in both the beginner's and advanced student library.