Judo Gold Medalist Techniques: Learn from the Top Techniques that Won the Olympics Book by Makoto Takimoto (Preowned)

The author, an Olympic champion, demonstrates world-class techniques. The book provides detailed explanations, with process photos, of throwing techniques, grappling techniques and key points, how to execute throws such as the shoulder throw and body drop, and strategies for different opponent types. It also recreates some of the most memorable techniques that decided key matches.

Chapters:

1 Key Points of Nagewaza
2 Champion's Kumite
3 Seoi Nage
4 Taiotoshi
5 Uchimata
6 Sode Tsurikomi
7 Type Specific Strategies
8 Reappearance! The battle has been won!

About the Author:

Makoto Takimoto (born December 8, 1974) is a retired Japanese judoka and MMA fighter.

Olympic gold medalist in judo (men's -81kg, Sydney 2000). Won Asian Championships (2000) and German Open (1997, 2000). From Nihon University.

Later transitioned to MMA (Pride, Sengoku), record 6-5-0. Notable win: split decision over Murilo Bustamante (2007). Retired after 2010.

Length: 98 pages

Language: Japanese

Publication date: 2011