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The ultimate Judo manual for all trainees - from novice to advanced!. Master instructor Neil Ohlenkamp has updated and expanded his best-selling Judo training manual for students at every level - from novice to advanced. Judo Unleashed! presents all the information needed by Judo trainees in a single comprehensive handbook!. This authoritative guide covers all the techniques of Judo officially recognized by the Kodokan Judo Institute, the birthplace and international headquarters of Judo, as well as other information needed to improve and expand your knowledge of this exciting sport:. The history of Judo and how it aims to promote character developmentWhat you need to know about your Sensei (instructor) and Dojo (training school) How to prepare for your first class, equipment to buy and dojo training etiquetteBasic terminology and the importance of understanding Judo's underlying philosophy Principles of throwing (nage waza) , grappling (katame waza) and striking (atemi waza) The most important tournament rules, including scoring and penalties in competition And much, much more!From philosophical basics to advanced competitive techniques, this book is the true bible of the sport and the only manual you'll need as you advance through every level of your Judo training!.
About the Author
Mr. Ohlenkamp holds a seventh degree black belt in Judo after more than 50 years of training and experience as a competitor, instructor, team coach, and tournament official. He has been awarded black belt rank certificates by the United States Judo Association (USJA) , United States Judo Federation (USJF) , Southern California Black Belt Association (Nanka Yudanshakai) , and the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, Japan. He was promoted to first degree black belt by the USJF in 1975 and by the Kodokan in 1976. Mr. Ohlenkamp has been teaching Judo and jujutsu classes since 1973. He has been the head instructor of the Encino Judo Club since 1985 responsible for classes in up to five locations teaching hundreds of students each year. He has developed highly successful Judo, jujutsu and self defense programs for various health clubs, churches, schools, community centers, youth centers, and recreation centers throughout Southern California. He has trained athletes and coaches in national sports conferences, training camps, seminars and clinics at the US Olympic Training Center and various cities in the United States, Belize, Costa Rica, Korea, Japan, The Netherlands, and France. He has trained national champions and international medalists, as well as thousands of recreational Judo players and martial artists. Many of his students have distinguished themselves as coaches and instructors as well. He is widely recognized as a leader in the teaching and promotion of Judo for sport and self defense.Mr. Ohlenkamp was coach and advisor to the Braille Institute of America Judo Team. He was instrumental in the creation of a national Judo program for blind athletes, and served many years as head coach and national coordinator for the U.S. Association for Blind Athletes. He was the U.S. Team Coach at the 1988 Paralympics in Seoul, Korea, the 1989 World Championships in Manchester, England, and the 1990 World Championships and Games for the Disabled in Assen, Netherlands. Coordinator of numerous elite athlete training camps, national and local tournaments, and other training opportunities for the visually impaired, he has trained many blind national and international champions, as well as other coaches and instructors around the country. He served as the US Representative to the International Blind Sports Association Judo Technical Committee from 1988 to 1993 and was instrumental in creating the international competition rules for visually impaired competitors.Mr. Ohlenkamp has been certified by the United States Judo Association (USJA) as an instructor, referee, rank examiner, and national coach. He was named USJA Coach of the Year for 1999, and he served on the Board of Directors for four years after being elected by the membership. The US Judo Association and the US Association of Blind Athletes designated him as a Master Coach, and trainer of other coaches. He serves as the technical advisor and international ambassador for the Judo Association of Belize.
