Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo

by Jigoro Kano, Yukimitsu Kano (Foreword by), Naoki Murata (Compiler)

Overview

A comprehensive and enlightening overview of the life's work and core values of Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan judo

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781568364971
Publisher:	Kodansha USA
Publication date:	05/06/2013
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	237,098
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

JIGORO KANO became a professor at the age of twenty-five and, as an influential educator, played an important role in transforming Japan into a modern nation. He served as Chairman of the Japan Amateur Sports Association and was the first Asian to be elected to the International Olympic Committee. YUKIMITSU KANO wrote the Foreword to this volume. He is the fourth president of the Kodokan, the president of the All Japan Judo Association and the grandson of the author.

Table of Contents

Foreword 7

Chapter 1 The Development of Judo 11

A Brief History of Jujutsu 12

From Jujutsu to Judo 18

Chapter 2 The Spirit of Judo 37

The Essence of Judo Seiryoku Zenyo 38

Judo and Physical Training 50

Judo and Intellectual Training 60

Judo and Moral Education 68

Judo as Martial Art 71

A Basic Principle for Everyone: Judo and Its Application to Everyday Life 78

Chapter 3 Judo Training 89

The Purpose of Judo 90

The Three Levels of Judo 94

The Practice of Judo 102

Judo and Education 110

The Samurai Spirit 126

Judo Practice at the Dojo 136

Kata Practice 140

Afterword 144

Bibliography 154