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Contents

Introduction

6

A Sport and an Art

8

The Basic Elements of Judo

18

Judo Techniques

36

Training for Judo

80

Glossary

90

Clothing and Equipment

91

Further Reading

94

Useful Web Sites/About the Author

95

Index

96

Words to Understand: These words with their easy-to-understand definitions will increase the reader’s understanding of the text, while building vocabulary skills.

Sidebars: This boxed material within the main text allows readers to build knowl- edge, gain insights, explore possibilities, and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives.

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