Vital Judo: Grappling Techniques

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Summary: This book describes excellent grappling techniques of Judo.
Review: I am very impressed with this book. It describes some of the best techniques I've seen and many which I had not seen. Nowadays, Judo is being practiced as only throws, but this book recognizes the importance of proper grappling techniques (newaza). With the wide coverage being devoted to "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu" people think that these techniques are new or recently discovered, but the reality of the matter is that most come from "True Judo". The author emphasizes that a Judoka should be "as good throwing as he is grappling; and, as good grappling as he is throwing".This book is great for the beginner and the seasoned Judoka.