The Way of Judo

A Portrait of Jigoro Kano and His Students

John Stevens

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Shambhala Publications Inc
15 August 2013

Oriental martial arts

A portrait of the founder of judo, Jigoro Kano (1860-1938), and the various colorful and fascinating disciples who wanted to carry on his legacy.

A martial arts biography of the legednary founder of judo, Jigoro Kano, and the colorful coterie of disciples who wanted to carry on his legacy

Kodokan judo, one of the most well-known martial arts in the world today, was originated by Jigoro Kano (1860-1938), a martial artist and career educator who developed the art after studying several types of jujutsu, sumo, and Western wrestling. Openness and refinement were hallmarks of his personal and professional style, and he relentlessly searched for the best way to practice, teach, and perform techniques.

This biography shows how Kano saw judo as a vehicle not just for self-defense, but for physical, spiritual, and moral development as well. His teachings clearly emphasize his ideal of judo as a way of self-cultivation that leads to physical health, ethical behavior, and ultimately a better society. Kano was a tireless activist who promoted the practical application of judo's principles in all realms of life-in one's personal behavior, for education, in work, for economic benefit, and in both the local and international political arenas.

Kano's students were a colorful, sometimes notorious bunch, and this book reveals how several went on to become famous-or infamous-in their own right. They include a prime minister of Japan, the leader of the Communist party in China, a famous novelist, a spy, high-level military leaders, and a media mogul, among many others.

By: John Stevens
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 289g
ISBN: 9781590309162
ISBN 10: 1590309162
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 15 August 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

JOHN STEVENS is the author or translator of over twenty books on Buddhism, Zen, aikido, and Asian culture. He is an authority on Zen calligraphy and has practiced and taught aikido all over the world.

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A Portrait of Jigoro Kano and His Students

John Stevens

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