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Originally Posted by Christian Medina
With all due respect to Kano, this is the most detailed, best-photographed, book dealing EXCLUSIVELY with throws that I have come across. Reminds me of a college textbook with its thoroughness/attention to detail.
No pins, subs, or kata. Plus, it goes into variations of each throw. |
I have that book.
I think that book more of a master text for mid-level Judoka and up. It's extremely complicated and written in a way that a novice wouldnt understand without absolute focus.
For a beginner I would recommend Judo unleashed.
Covers everything. Classifies the types of moves. Has a Japanese glossary, charts explaining follow up, set ups and counters. Rule explanations, and details on philosophy explained in a way that even non martial artists can understand. It's Newaza section is really weak, but I think it was done that way because they know there are tons of books covering that subject extensively.
If you do get Judo Unleashed, I recommend having a look at the techniques. When one catches your eye, go into class and ask a coach/higher belt how they do it. As long as you are training with supervision, books can't hurt that much.