Judo In Action Throwing Techniques

Education & Reference Psychology & Self-Help Sport & Recreation

Kazuzo Kudo’s classic 1968 paperback Judo in Action: Throwing Techniques remains the go-to illustrated textbook for judoka who want clean, step-by-step visuals of every major throw. The 128-page volume walks you through footwork, balance breaks and finishing details without drowning you in jargon, making it as useful for young adults starting out as for seasoned coaches revisiting fundamentals.

This vintage copy shows the honest wear of a well-loved training partner: the cover carries light scuffing, a faint watermark touches the upper corner of the opening pages, and a few sheets have gentle thumbing. Inside, the binding is tight, every page is unmarked, and the original line drawings are crisp and ready for the mat bag.

A 1968 first-edition English printing in solid, readable condition is getting harder to find, especially smoke-free and free of library stamps. Add Kudo’s timeless instruction to your sports or martial-arts shelf and you’ll have a quick-reference guide that pairs perfectly with modern video study.