JUDO POEMS - Couverture souple

KELLY, SID

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798896692492

Editeur : Self Publishers, 2025

Synopsis

Discover the Art and Soul of Judo Through Poetry

What if the principles of throws, balance, kata, randori, and shiai could be remembered not just through drills, but through rhyme? In Judo Poems, 9th Dan judoka Sid Kelly blends over sixty years of martial arts experience with the power of verse, creating an unforgettable guide to the gentle way.

From witty couplets to profound reflections, these poems unlock the secrets of judo in a way that’s educational, entertaining, and deeply inspiring. Whether you are a beginner stepping onto the tatami for the first time or a seasoned competitor looking for new insights, this collection brings technique, philosophy, and history to life

Inside you’ll discover:
✅ The mechanics of judo explained in verse—learn kuzushi, tsukuri, and kake with ease.
✅ Practical insights into training methods: form practice (kata), free practice (randori), and contest (shiai).
✅ Life lessons from the mat: resilience, humility, discipline, and the joy of practice.
✅ Tributes and stories from the judo community celebrating the spirit of teachers, students, and champions.
✅ Cultural reflections on how judo has grown from Japan to the rest of the world.

With a foreword by Olympic medalist Jim Bregman, Judo Poems is more than a book of verse. Each poem captures a technical truth wrapped in rhythm and wit—like this one, which turns the science of timing and surprise into art:

A USEFUL JERK

Essential to a throw is the element of surprise,
When seeking the ultimate ippon prize.
As the beginning of the throw is the most tricky part,
What better place for a surprise than at the start!

Throwing forces at the beginning are weak,
And defending forces will naturally seek.
So where the attack is weak and the defense is strong,
A surprise is needed to make the defense go wrong.

A useful method for creating a surprise,
To help gain the elusive ippon prize,
Is a distracting useful jerk,
Applied just before the throw does its work.

The verb to jerk, as defined in the dictionary,
Can be applied while moving or when stationary,
Is a short, sharp, sudden motion,
Assisting a throw with its sought after promotion.

Although the action of a jerk is small,
It can add tremendous consequences in producing a fall.
Its surprise makes all the difference in the world,
As truth becomes apparent as a throw is unfurled.

Besides surprise, a jerk does more,
It’s the crack that begins to open the door.
By applying a short, sharp, jerk,
Forces are set in motion that help the throw work.

The reason for applying a short, sharp, jerk,
Is, it’s a great assistance in making a throw work,
As it causes the defender to uncontrollably react,
Thus producing an attack that has more impact.

Using forces produced by the defending reaction,
Is a proven method that gives a throw added action.
By synchronizing with, and in the reacting direction,
Extra impetus is added to the throwing calculation.

If reading that made you grin and think, “Yes—that’s judo,” then this book is written for you.

Whether you’re a judoka, martial artist, coach, or simply someone who enjoys poetry with purpose, this book will give you new ways to see, remember, and live the art of judo.

Step onto the tatami. Read, reflect, and rediscover the gentle way.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Self Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798896692492
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 164
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