Kyuzo mifune 18831965 began judo as a child, and in 1920 was awarded the highest possible rank of 10th dan the only man ever to reach this height. Its a great white belt tapper, but its not high percentage. Originally published in japanese in the mid1950s and revised by the author around 1960, my hardback is a 2004 printing of. It is said the book played a big role in founding the international judo federation, and in helping judo.
Original canon of judo kyuzo mifune 1958 judo kyoten michi. In the essence of judo, kyuzo mifune demonstrates three variations of kata guruma. Hardcover, rich white textured cloth with black lettering, bw illustrated endpapers, 245 pages, over highquality bw photos showing techniques. Classic teachings on principles and techniques by kyuzo mifune, available at book depository with free. Descriptiontitle canon of judo japanese title judo kyoten michi to jutsu author kyuzo mifune 10dan,who is one of the most famous and respected judo player both in the worlld and in japan. Also, ju may mean anything reasonable, just and honorable, accordingly noble. Kyuzo mifune mifune kyuzo, 21 april 1883 27 january 1965 is. He joined the kodokan in 1903 when he came to tokyo to attend waseda university, and became the close disciple of jigoro kano, the father of judo and founder of the kodokan. Canon of judo principle and technique internet archive. Internet archive bookreader action library paladin press, loompanics, delta, etc book collection internet archive bookreader action library paladin press, loompanics, delta, etc book collection. The canon of judo is a book was originally published in, and written by kodokan 10th dan, kyuzo mifune. In all three variations, uke is lifted up to tori s shoulder behind tori s head, and then dropped forward as in the above clip.
Action library paladin press, loompanics, delta, etc. This book is the completely revised edition of canon of judo, originally published in 1960. Canon of judo download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The book of five rings audiobook by miyamoto musashi go rin no sho. Gonosen no kata remains comparitively common in europe, but practically unheard of in the united states as a result of kawaishis and gunji koizumis.
Classic teachings on principles and techniques by kyuzo mifune, 9784770029799, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Old footage of kyuzo mifune accepting challenges and taking on students to show his full skills at the art of judo. Kyuzo mifune mifune kyuzo, 21 april 1883 27 january 1965 is considered by many to be the greatest judo technician ever, after judo founder, jigoro kano. He was the fourth of only 15 judoka to ever receive this honor. Light soiling on the white cover cloth is to be expected, especially on the edges. This is the original edition of canon of judo later published in english. In the second variation, mifune steps behind uke, and in the third he steps behind uke and grabs uke s left leg instead.
Sadly the counter to this submission is so simple that once you know it, youll be extremely hard to finish. Classic teachings on principles and techniques kyuzo mifune, francoise white. The canon of judo, by 10th dan judo master, kyuzo mifune, is one of three or four musthave textbooks for serious judo enthusiasts. Kyuzo mifune 18831965 began judo as a child, and in 1920 was awarded the highest possible rank of 10th dan the only man ever to. The roaming parkers are purging some items from our hoarder stash ahem i mean, collection, and being both a book nerd and a martial. Classic teachings on principles and techniques has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The book covers almost all of the kodokan recognized techniques, adds variations and new techniques, including dojime in passing as well. Watch his techniques and almost unstoppable skills. Nel 1912 era gia vi dan e istruttore presso il kodokan. Judo techniques and principles are not just about throwing, there is also the lost art. Kyuzo mifune was born in 1883 in iwate prefecture, and mifune began practicing judo in his junior middleschool days.
He joined the kodokan in 1903 when he came to tokyo to attend waseda university, and became the close disciple of jigoro kano, the father of judo. Kyuzo mifune x dan judo the essence of judo 1955 youtube. A list of some suggested judo books obukan judo dojo. If you were looking for a good book about judo and didnt know where to start i would say get the canon of judo by kyuzo mifune, 10th dan. Whether you are beginner, intermediate, advanced or teacher. Called the god of judo, he was so famous that 10thdan replaced his name.
Kyuzo mifume canon of judo principle and technique. Best judo by isao inokuma 19791206 buy the book here. The book organizes the techniques differently from the official kodokan gokyo. Kyuzo mifune 18831965 began judo as a child, and in 1920 was awarded the highest possible rank of 10th dan the only.
Table of contents canon of judo principle and technique contents general remarks mainly of. The holy grail of the judo community, this fascinating book will wreak havoc on your wallet if you can find someone willing to part with it. People often call him god of judo or master of judo. On may 25, 1945, kyuzo mifune was promoted to judan 10th dan. The canon of judo kyuzo mifune 1956 judo jujutsu scribd. In 1956, he wrote his classic book, the canon of judo, still a. Mifune was one of the best judo players of all time. The canon of judo is a book that was originally published in 1956, and written by kodokan 10th dan, kyuzo mifune 18831965. Kyuzo mifune x dan judo the essence of judo 1955 by pietro nicolaus roselli lorenzini.
Whichever one you are, you are going to learn about judo. This one is the key reference book for all the throws in judo. In 1956, kyuzo mifune wrote his classic book, the canon of judo, a remarkable exposition of judo history, philosophy, and technical description. The canon of judo is a book was originally published in 1956, and written by kodokan 10th dan, kyuzo mifune 18831965. He promulgated kyuzo mifune s gonosen no kata forms of counters in europe, and possibly his own version of go no kata, the forms of hardness. It is said that the original book played a big role in founding the international judo association and in helping judo become an olympic sport in 1964. Legend has it that in his sixty years of practice he never lost a match and was never thrown. This book is the totally revised edition of canon of judo. Seibundo shinkosha, 1959 first edition, third printing. Classic teachings on principles and techniques by kyuzo mifune 20040601 by kyuzo.
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