Judo Kata: Practice, Competition, Purpose Book Michael Thompson providing detailed instructions and demonstrations

providing detailed instructions and demonstrations of each kata by some of the most respected figures in the Shin Kyokushinkai community

precursor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Winning on the Mat

and Bruce Lee photos from the private Jhoon Rhee Collection

Judo Kata: Practice, Competition, Purpose Book Michael Thompson providing detailed instructions and demonstrationsThe practice of judo katas has changed over time as a result of perceived purpose. The chapters in this anthology were written by seven authorities in judo history and practice. Their writings clarify the purpose of kata and thus its mode of practice and their place in competition. In 1926, a contest occurred in which thirty seven of the finest judoka in Japan competed before the Emperor Hirohito. The first chapter by Robert W. Smith details the