"The Judo Manual is two invaluable books in one unique volume.

The first is a beginner's handbook, an introduction to the sport; it places judo in its historical context, introduces the conventions and etiquette, covers the basic skills and follows with contests, procedures and scoring; with details of training and fitness programmes, and diet and general health. There is a Japanese/English glossary with pronunciation hints.

All this is complemented by a superb collection of action photographs from championship events around the world.

The second part of this volume - its real heart - is a unique manual, which illustrates the whole Gokyo of throwing techniques. All the throws are analysed, with hundreds of two-colour diagrams revealing the secrets of success. This is every judoka's whole repertoire - every throw you will ever need, followed by a special section on groundwork. With sections on women's judo, junior competitors and injuries, here is a practical handbook of teaching, coaching and instruction allied to the only complete, fully illustrated Gokyo manual of throws."