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Judo: Seven Steps to Black Belt
Displaying the most impressive throws, compelling armbars, dominant pins, and decisive chokes, judo is a particularly powerful sport and martial art that can bring opponents into submission in highly effective ways. With determination and perseverance, such tremendous power could be yours. Designed with safety considerations in mind, judo allows people of all ages to be involved in a long-term fitness activity with opportunities for continuous improvement. Judo is a way of life that promotes physical and mental harmony, encourages the development of self-confidence and leadership abilities, prepares practitioners to act in self-defense, and instills values such as discipline, respect, and diligence. Judo is also an Olympic sport that has been gaining increasing worldwide visibility.
- GenresSports
123 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2016
About the author
Rodolfo Tello
12 books14 followersRodolfo Tello has a variety of writing interests, which include international development, financial investing, and environmental sustainability. His latest book is a beginner's guide to investing in the stock market.
When he is not writing, he is usually monitoring stock market trends, or managing the social, environmental, and governance risks of investment projects funded by international financial institutions.
He holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. He also earned degrees in anthropology, including a PhD from American University and a master's from the University of Maryland, College Park.
He is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
When he is not writing, he is usually monitoring stock market trends, or managing the social, environmental, and governance risks of investment projects funded by international financial institutions.
He holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. He also earned degrees in anthropology, including a PhD from American University and a master's from the University of Maryland, College Park.
He is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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September 8, 2017
It teaches respect, discipline and perseverance. It also promotes team work, team spirit, leadership and self -confidence.
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August 14, 2016
“Judo: Seven Steps to Black Belt” is a short book that, in my opinion, skimps on delivery of what the title and back cover blurb appear to promise.
The book does an excellent job of addressing the philosophical and lifestyle aspects of judo. It describes the respect for the founder (Kano), the teachers (sensei), fellow students and competitors, and ones' self. It stresses that the most important thing about competition, whether formal or informal, is what it teaches you about yourself, your areas of ability, and those needing improvement. Much of the book is properly dedicated to this important aspect of judo.
The author skimps on describing the “Seven Steps to Black Belt” mentioned in the title. Based on the title, one would expect the majority of the book to break down and describe the skills needed for each step. However, that gets 12 pages, or 10% of the entire book. (Actually, it's more than 10% of the text, as many pages are blank or contain an illustration or chapter title.) He lists the family of knowledge one should know at each step in the process, as well as the level of personal growth / tournament level recommended. However, just WHAT goes into each of those categories is NOT included, at least in that chapter.
The throws and holds are listed earlier in the text – in their proper Japanese terminology. Little to no attempt is made to explain what each throw or hold IS. (The reader CAN toggle between the glossary and the text to get a literal description of what each means, as far as physical action and body part involved. BUT even going through that effort does not explain what each actually consists of or how it looks or how it is performed.)
I actually liked this book for what it was, and the author deserves high marks for his ability to communicate some difficult concepts in clear and concise terms.. However, the book committed to provide far more than it delivered. As such, my overall impression was disappointment.
RATING: 2 1/2 stars, rounded up to 3 stars where 1/2 stars are not accepted.
DISCLOSURE: I was awarded a free copy of this book in a random draw. No requirement of a review was made, let alone any conditions on the tone / content of a review, however, it was hinted that winners who write and post honest reviews have a better chance of being selected to receive future books.
The book does an excellent job of addressing the philosophical and lifestyle aspects of judo. It describes the respect for the founder (Kano), the teachers (sensei), fellow students and competitors, and ones' self. It stresses that the most important thing about competition, whether formal or informal, is what it teaches you about yourself, your areas of ability, and those needing improvement. Much of the book is properly dedicated to this important aspect of judo.
The author skimps on describing the “Seven Steps to Black Belt” mentioned in the title. Based on the title, one would expect the majority of the book to break down and describe the skills needed for each step. However, that gets 12 pages, or 10% of the entire book. (Actually, it's more than 10% of the text, as many pages are blank or contain an illustration or chapter title.) He lists the family of knowledge one should know at each step in the process, as well as the level of personal growth / tournament level recommended. However, just WHAT goes into each of those categories is NOT included, at least in that chapter.
The throws and holds are listed earlier in the text – in their proper Japanese terminology. Little to no attempt is made to explain what each throw or hold IS. (The reader CAN toggle between the glossary and the text to get a literal description of what each means, as far as physical action and body part involved. BUT even going through that effort does not explain what each actually consists of or how it looks or how it is performed.)
I actually liked this book for what it was, and the author deserves high marks for his ability to communicate some difficult concepts in clear and concise terms.. However, the book committed to provide far more than it delivered. As such, my overall impression was disappointment.
RATING: 2 1/2 stars, rounded up to 3 stars where 1/2 stars are not accepted.
DISCLOSURE: I was awarded a free copy of this book in a random draw. No requirement of a review was made, let alone any conditions on the tone / content of a review, however, it was hinted that winners who write and post honest reviews have a better chance of being selected to receive future books.
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August 20, 2020Specific sections of the book have now been extracted and expanded into a series of articles addressing the principles of judo, its benefits, judo throws, and breakfalls. These articles, along with some videos, are now available at https://www.amakella.com
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