{"product_id":"the-canon-of-judo-classic-teachings-on-principles-and-techniques","title":"The Canon of Judo: Classic Teachings on Principles and Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Long-lost \"bible of judo\" is back in print after almost 30 years.  Judos origins date back to ancient times  and through the course of its long history it has evolved into one of Japans most renowned heritages  assimilating many aspects of Japanese culture. In recent years  Judo has acquired heightened popularity  both in Japan and around the world  as a martial art and a path to spiritual enlightenment.  Kyuzo Mifune (1883-1965) began Judo as a junior middle-school student  and in 1945 was awarded the rank of 10th dan. known as the \"God of Judo \" he was so famous that  in referring to him  the words \"10th dan\" alone sufficed. Legend has it that in his sixty years of practice he never lost a match and was never thrown.  This book is the completely revised edition of Canon of Judo  originally published in 1960. It is said the book played a big role in founding the International Judo Federation  and in helping Judo to become an Olympic sport in 1964.  Shortly before his death Mifune revised his work  and this new edition includes these revisions  as well as a completely new translation of the original. It also contains a completely new layout.  With around 1 000 photos of the author and his students  and detailed  thorough explanations of the techniques  The Canon of Judo is the only book of its kind to provide such a comprehensive guide to the various techniques and the spirit of Judo. It will be an indispensable resource for all Judo practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44983768645685,"sku":"ByrdShop_4770029799","price":386.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9784770029799.jpg?v=1770809687","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-canon-of-judo-classic-teachings-on-principles-and-techniques","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}