title: Judo: An Introductory Guide for Beginners
author:  Rodolfo Tello 
description: "An 'information packed' roadmap to learning judo. Direct, simple, and everything one needs to start off on the right foot in learning judo. I highly recommend this book for anyone serious about learning judo." --HAYWARD NISHIOKA, 9th Degree Judo Black Belt, former national and Pan-American champion, author of several books about judo, and two-time Judo Hall of Fame member. "A clear and concise introduction to the principles of judo, a roadmap for the development of judo expertise, and a valuable review of the foundations of the sport for more advanced practitioners and teachers. I will add many of his descriptions and explanations to my own teaching of judokas at all levels." --CHARLES MEDANI, M.D., 7th Degree Judo Black Belt and President of Shufu Judo Yudanshakai, the black belt association of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. "I highly recommend this book to anybody that really wants to learn the basic principles of Judo, and especially to those special people who want to teach rather than just coach." --ISRAEL HERNANDEZ, two-time Olympic bronze medalist and 6th Degree Judo Black Belt. "A particularly good asset for new students, easy to follow and understand, covering several basic subjects sometimes overlooked or not mentioned. I recommend this book for those learning judo as well as for anyone who would like to add a good resource to their judo library." --MICHAEL LANDSTREET, 5th Degree Judo Black Belt, Head Instructor of the Arlington Judo Club, Judo Professor at George Mason University, and President of Virginia Judo Inc. "People who are considering which martial art to choose for their children, or themselves, should definitely read this book! Judo Black Belt Rodolfo Tello plainly and concisely introduces the reader to the judo "way of life" which includes history, culture, terminology and philosophy. As a lifelong judoka and father of two judo black belts, I wholeheartedly recommend this book." --ROBERT WINSTON, Colonel, USAF, Retired and 5th Degree Judo Black Belt. "Beginners will certainly benefit from the book's lucid explanation of the fundamentals of judo, but all judokas can benefit from adopting its staged approach to making further progress on the mat and adopting the tenets of judo in their daily lives." --GAIV TATA, 3rd Degree Judo Black Belt. "I found myself more and more drawn into the idea of exploring this martial art more fully ... Rodolfo Tello's coverage of his subject is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and well-presented." --Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite. "A lean, direct introductory text for readers interested in judo culture and practice." --Kirkus Reviews "Exceptionally well written, organized and presented." --Midwest Book Review
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  Judo 
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  About the Tutorial 
  Judo is a form of martial art that is used as an act of self-defence and is also played as 
  an international sport. The word judo itself means gentle way. Therefore, the sport 
  itself deals with attacking skills within the boundary of non-violence.  
  This is an introductory tutorial that will help you learn the fundamental aspects of Judo.  
   
  Audience 
  This tutorial is meant for anyone who wants to play Judo. It is prepared keeping in mind 
  that the reader is unaware about the basics of the game. It is a basic guide to help a 
  beginner understand this sport. 
   
  Prerequisite 
  Before proceeding with this tutorial, you are required to have a passion for Judo and an 
  eagerness to acquire knowledge on the same. 
   
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