Judo is rare among fighting sports, as the fighter's intention is to
defeat an opponent without inflicting injury.
Aimed at newcomers to the sport, this book highlights the basics of Judo
and details the most important techniques with the aid of more than 100
photos. An easy-to-read and practical book, Colin Oates Judo explains
how to accomplish important throws, hold downs, the basics of strangles
and arm bars, and more. In turn, uniquely, it groups throwing techniques
into clusters so that grip movements are minimized and techniques link
together for easy recall. There is also valuable information on what to
consider when choosing a Judo club, what to look for in contest judo,
and how the rules of judo have changed in recent years concerning leg
grabs. This concise and accessible book aims to get the new Judoka up
and running, fast!
About the Authors. Colin Oates is one of Britain's leading Judo
professionals with a multitude of wins and medals at national and
international level. Recently, Colin won the men's -66kg judo gold at
the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Alongside his father and personal coach of
25 years, Howard Oates, more than 60 years of judo experience is shared
in this Getting Started title.
