Description

Judo is possibly the most influential martial art in the world today, with over 100 other types and schools having taken inspiration from this undisputed king of mental and physical resolve.
It has a more organized, and a much longer, history than any big other martial art, with the founding principles having been laid centuries ago, and successive practitioners having strengthened the foundations, and added new teaching with every passing year.
So whether you are a fan of Brazilian jiu jitsu, or an old school disciple of the judo masters, this book will help you celebrate the life, work, and sporting achievements of the great athletes who brought judo to prominence by exhibiting their virtuosity at the Olympics and at the World Championships. There is a lot to learn