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Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo
Jigoro Kano
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Hardcover. Num Pages: 162 pages. BIC Classification: WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 272.
In 1882 Jigoro Kano (1860-1938) founded Kodokan Judo at Eishoji Temple in Tokyo. It was the culmination of a lifelong devotion to the jujutsu of the past, which he reorganized while taking great care to retain its classical traditions. Historically, martial arts were practiced only by the elite in Japan. Kano, a renowned educator as well as a sportsman, is credited with popularizing the martial arts, and in particular, judo, among people in all levels of society.
In 1882 Jigoro Kano (1860-1938) founded Kodokan Judo at Eishoji Temple in Tokyo. It was the culmination of a lifelong devotion to the jujutsu of the past, which he reorganized while taking great care to retain its classical traditions. Historically, martial arts were practiced only by the elite in Japan. Kano, a renowned educator as well as a sportsman, is credited with popularizing the martial arts, and in particular, judo, among people in all levels of society.
Product Details
Publisher
Kodansha USA
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
276 g
Number of Pages
162
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781568364971
SKU
V9781568364971
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About Jigoro Kano
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 ... Read more
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