Martial History Team

   Welcome to the July 2022 book survey, part two. I decided to break this month's survey into two posts, as I did last month. This edition is also all about judo. Introduction In July 2022, I (Richard) continued my reading plan. This post describes 10 books that I surveyed in July. If you missed part one, here it is . Read on to separate the wheat from the chaff.  What Is Judo?, Risei Kano [attributed], 1947/1960 My copy of What is Judo?  is a 1960 reprint of the May 1947 original. This is a tiny Kodokan hardcover measuring 7 1/4 inches by 5 1/4 inches. Page 13 translates jujitsu as "empty-handed-trick."  This book features tiny photos that show progression in techniques: The content includes 17 throws and 11 grappling techniques, plus 2 pages on striking. I bought this book strictly for my collection, but recommend it for others seeking early judo texts. Judo: Appendix: Aikido, Kenji Tomiki, 1956/1959 I bought a copy of  Judo: Appendix: Aikido by Kenji T...

   Welcome to the July 2022 book survey, part one. I decided to break this month's survey into two posts, as I did last month. Introduction In July 2022, I (Richard) continued my reading plan. This post describes 10 books that I surveyed in July. A subsequent post will address the other 10 that I surveyed last month. Read on to separate the wheat from the chaff.  Barnett's Judo Groundplay to Win, P. M. Barnett, 1974 I bought  Barnett's Judo Groundplay to Win  as part of my ongoing search for newaza books. This is a large but slim 60 page black and white softcover paperback published by the U.S. Judo Association. It offers 7 short chapters, but the large format integrates pictures and text well.  There is a lot packed into this small book, but as it is out of print it can be tough to find. It's more of a research item at this point in its history. Best Judo, Isao Inokuma and Nbuyuki Sato, 1979 I bought my hardcover edition of Best Judo by Isao Inokuma and N...