English-speaking readers cannot find a more complete study than this of the authentic form of judo developed in the nineteenth century by Professor Jiguro Kano. It explains and illustrates the entire system of 160 holds and throws and describes every important aspect, including pressure points, balance, and how to fall. 487 photographs and four charts Republication of the London, 1905 edition.
Bushido: Samurai Ethics and the Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe This volume eloquently explains the persistence of feudal Japan's morals, ethics, and etiquette into modern times and offers illuminating contrasts of bushido traditions with other religions and philosophies.
A Dictionary of the Martial Arts by Louis Frédéric, Paul Crompton From popular forms such as ju-jutsu, karate, and kung-fu to the less familiar practices of kyudo, kendo, and yabusame, this reference contains the rules of contest for all the major martial arts. 301 illustrations.
