Contest Judo: 10 Decisive Throws Book by Saburo Matsushita & Warwick Stevens (Preowned)

A classic judo instructional book from the Ippon Classics series, featuring ten major throws explained by Saburo Matsushita and Warwick Stevens.

Covers techniques including uchi-mata, harai-goshi, seoi-nage, and tai-otoshi, with discussion of proper technique, common mistakes, defenses, and the feel and timing of each throw. The book also includes historical references to top Japanese judoka of the 1950s and 1960s, plus a section on contest strategy and tactics.

Illustrated throughout with step-by-step photographs.

Authors: Saburo Matsushita (8th Dan) & Warwick Stevens (5th Dan, Kodokan)

Length: 100 pages

Publication date: 1994