Jigoro Kano and the Kodokan

- An Innovative Response To Modernisation -

Original Japanese material compiled by the Kano Sensei Biographic Editorial Committee

Publisher : Kano Risei, Kodokan Judo Institute
English publication produced by Bunkasha International Corporation
Editing & Translation : Alex Bennett
Published in 2009

15.5 x 22 x 1.5 cm (6.1 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches), 182 pages, Hard cover

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Contents:

CHAPTER 1
CONCEPTION
Kodokan's Foundation
The Framework for Kodokan Judo
The Kodokan Method

CHAPTER 2
RATIONALISATION
The Mindset of Kodokan Judo
The Transition from "Jutsu" to "Do"
Combat Principles Utilised in Spiritual Development
("Ju-no-ri") and Beyond
The Ideals of Seiryoku-zenyo and Jita-kyoei

CHAPTER 3
SYSTEMISATION
Judo Techniques Developed from Jujutsu
A Summary of Judo's Technical Development
Expansion of Technical Principles
The Predominance of Nage-waza
Amendments to the Gokyo-no-waza
Katame-waza
Atemi-waza
Randori and Kata

CHAPTER 4
MATURATION
Dojo Relocation
Kodokan Regional Branches
Significant Kodokan Calendar Events

CHAPTER 5
ORGANISATION
Membership to the Kodokan
Kodokan Judo Randori Match & Referee Regulations
The Kodokan Promotion System
The Kodokan Becomes a Foundation
Financing the Kodokan
The Yudansha Association
Women's Judo
Instructor Training
The Judo Medical Research Group

CHAPTER 6
PROPAGATION
Publications
The Judokai (Judo Association)
The Kodokan Bunkakai (Culture Council)
Publishing Activities
Physical Education and Judo in Schools
Judo's International Spread
Timeline of Kano Jigoro's Career and the Kodokan's Development

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