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Judo’s founder’s journey: martial arts, disciples, and a life philosophy.
The Way of Judo
a portrait of jigoro kano and his students
$67.01
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240 pages
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14 August 2013
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Summary
The Judo Master: Jigoro Kano and the Disciples Who Shaped a Legacy
A portrait of Jigoro Kano (1860-1938), the founder of judo, and the diverse and intriguing disciples who aspired to continue his legacy.
Kodokan judo, recognized globally, originated with Jigoro Kano, a martial artist and educator. He developed the art by studying various forms of jujutsu, sumo, and Western wrestling, marked by openness and refinement.
This biography explores Kano’s vision of judo as …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590309162 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590309162 |
| Author: | John Stevens |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 289g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 15mm |
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About The Author
John Stevens
John Stevens is the author or translator of over twenty books on Buddhism, Zen, aikido, and Asian culture. He is an authority on Zen calligraphy and has practiced and taught aikido all over the world.
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