Introduction to Judo - Couverture rigide

Murray, Gary

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0356178560 ISBN 13 : 9780356178561

Editeur : OPTIMA, 1989

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Gary Murray has a unique background in Security and Intelligence which greatly contributes to his work as an Author, Investigator and Broadcaster. Brief background profile : - Former Armed Forces Investigator & Counter Intelligence Operative - Former British and U.S. Under-Cover Agent - Qualified Helicopter and Fixed Wing Pilot - Licensed Martial Arts and Self-Defence/Personal Safety Instructor, 5th dan black belt - Qualified Paralegal - http://www.garymurray.co.uk PUBLISHED BOOKS : Enemies of the State (isbn: 0-671-71194-6) Expose of the Security Services & Private Detective Industry The Business Security Handbook (isbn: 0-684-81669-5) All aspects of security relating to business An Introduction to Judo (isbn: 978-1480221901) A beginners guide to Judo Venom Rising (isbn: 978-1-84666-601-8) Childrens Fiction - Top That Publishing Vipers’ Nest (isbn: 978-1-84666-660-5) Childrens Fiction - Top That Publishing Cobra Strike (isbn: 978-1-84666-804-2) awaiting publication Childrens Fiction TESTIMONIALS The Right Honourable, Sir Tam Dalyell says of Gary Murray and ‘Enemies of the State” "Gary Murray's chapter on the Security Services should be required reading for any decision maker involved in the current debate on the future role of MI5 and MI6. To my mind Gary Murray's riveting, first-hand account of life at the operative's sharp end, make the Police-Court relationship well nigh impossible. Gary Murray is a candid gamekeeper who in my experience of him both knows and is activated by the difference between right and wrong. He is constructive, not destructive, patriotic about the values that it is truly worth being patriotic about. Nowhere have I read such an instructive account of the crucial handler-agent relationship, as that given by Gary Murray." VENOM RISING - FQ Magazine, 2008 : “Fantastic book - Verdict 4/5 stars I spy a winner” News of the World, 2009 : “It makes the Choose Your Own Adventure books that we enjoyed as children look almost prehistoric 4/5 stars.” School Library Association, Everyone’s Reading, 2009 : “An exciting new reading concept” Click here to read review online VIPERS' NEST - The Right Honourable, Sir Tam Dalyell, 2008 : “Gary Murray knows better than anyone the relationship between MI5 secret agents and their handlers! He is an insider!” The Beano, 2008 : “It’ll make you feel like a real spy.” Write Away, 2008 : “A brilliantly conceived version of action spy thrillers, ideal for younger readers.”

Présentation de l'éditeur

Written to answer the beginner's basic questions, An Introduction to Judo, provides comprehensive information about this Japanese Martial Art.

5th Dan black belt Gary Murray outlines Judo's relevance to everyday life, not only as a method of self defence, but also as a way of improving health and developing personal awareness confidence and discipline.

Other aspects covered include:

- How Judo is taught and learned

- History and philosophy

- Basic principles and techniques

- Differences between traditional and sport Judo

- Advice of finding a club and instructor

In the 21st Century, martial arts world-wide have combined to create a multi-million dollar industry. Annual subscriptions, the sale of equipment, as well as government financial aid has resulted in colossal amounts of money changing hands every year. Unfortunately, this trend has encouraged a severe degradation of the fundamental principles of certain martial arts, with a modern emphasis directed to winning sporting tournaments. According to Judo Master Sakujiro Yokoyama ?If you practise Judo as a sport you are making a big mistake?

An Introduction to Judo examines the creation and expansion of one of the world's most popular Japanese martial arts. By explaining the traditional aims and philosophy of the founder, Dr Jigoro Kano, the Author hopes readers will appreciate that the ultimate aim of the art of Judo (the Gentle Way) was never intended to be success in sporting tournaments, rather the development of the character of its participants.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: OPTIMA
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0356178560
• ISBN 13: 9780356178561
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible