This rare footage contains master technician, kyuzo mifune, who for many years was a permanent member of the kodokan consultative group. The essential guide to judo by its founder jigoro kano jigoro kano the canon of judo. Kyuzo mifune is considered to be one of the greatest judo technician and one of its biggest proponents after the founder of judo, jigoro kano. Whichever one you are, you are going to learn about judo. This book isnt worth paying for, but you might accept it in trade. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover. The essential guide to judo by its founder jigoro kano, is obviously one of the classic texts of judo, because it is partly by judo founder, jigoro kano i say partly because this, and other, previous revised editions are by the founder jigoro kano and the kodokan editorial committee. If you were looking for a good book about judo and didnt know where to start i would say get the canon of judo by kyuzo mifune, 10th dan. The influence of karateka gichin funakoshi on jigoro kano and. The essential guide to judo by its fouder jigoro kano. Jigoro, kano, judo, founder, video, movie, film, armlock. In 1937, kano promoted mifune to the rank of kudan 9th dan.
It belongs to the third group, sankyo, of the traditional throwing list, gokyo no waza, of kodokan judo. Judo techniques and principles are not just about throwing, there is also the lost art. Mifune was born on april 21, 1883, in kuji city, iwate prefecture, on honshu. Jigoro kano 1860 1938 judo rare demostration ju no kata.
Jun 11, 2004 if you were looking for a good book about judo and didnt know where to start i would say get the canon of judo by kyuzo mifune, 10th dan. Direct from the archives of the kodokan this rare black and white film is now narrated in english. See all books authored by jigoro kano, including kodokan judo. Kanos death before the war, wartime demands and the japanese surrender, and postwar. Then i look at someone like kyuzo mifune, for example his taiotoshi, and the guy barely does anything whatsoever and accomplishes the throw, his movements are almost imperceptibly small, whereas another picture in the booka more modern oneshows a black belt demonstrating the same technique and his hipleg are way deeper than mifunes and it. A few americans had the privilege of training with this great master. Harder and faster they chain him to the stone of stereotypemore and more he cannot earn his daily bread without conforming to the curious standards so stringently set out for him.
His choice of the name kodokan symbolizes precocity in one so young and is highly significant, for it means the institute where one is guided along the road to follow in life, that is to say, a road that one travels as a means of selfcultivation, which kano regarded as the. After 15 months of training, mifune achieved the rank of shodan beginning dan, indicating 1st dan ranking in kodokan judo, and after the remarkably short time of four more months, nidan 2nd dan. Kyuzo mifune is very possibly the best judo exponent ever often referred to as god of judo. This book by the creator of kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most authoritative guide to this martial art ever published. Judo is a study of techniques with which you may kill if you wish to kill, injure if you wish to injure, subdue if you wish to subdue, and, when attacked, defend yourself. The essence of judo dvd with kyuzo mifune budovideos inc. It may have been destiny as kyuzo mifune was born only one year after the founding of the kodokan judo institute by jigoro kano.
Judans 10th degree black belts kyuzo mifune and matsutaro shoriki. The canon of judo goodreads meet your next favorite book. 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. Pedagogical innovations attributed to kano include the use of black and white belts, and the introduction of dan ranking to show. He fathered two children, risei kano and noriko, with his wife, sumako takezoe. He is considered by many to be the greatest judo technician ever, after kano. It is also part of the current 67 throws of kodokan judo. This article is based on a lecture given by professor dr andreas niehaus at a masrn martial arts studies research network event called new research in japanese martial arts in bath earlier this year. Judo, or the way of gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system, of selfdefense, was specially created from traditional japanese martial arts. This judo, is a modern adaptation of the traditional jujitsu one of the martial arts of old japan and one of the precious legacies of the samuraiand this reformation should be attributed to the late dr. This oneofakind dvd captures the classic demonstrations and instruction of kyuzo mifune kodokan judo s greatest master. In the book of seiryoku zenyo kokumin taiiku of jigoro kano, there is no record that he was influenced by karate. In 1969 he became the first japanese member of the international olympic committee.
According to jigoro kano published by kodokan in 1964, there are 226 writings that hang on the walls of judojo training place for judo and schools across japan. The longlost bible of judo is back in print after almost 30 years. A judo godkyuzo mifune 18831965 is categorized as one of the greatest exponents of the art of judo after the founder,kano jigoro. Kano entered tokyo imperial university during june 1881. Pdf a biomechanical reassessment of the scientific. With kanos death in 1938, mifune became the most influential instructor. More books by type kisshomaru ueshiba kodokan judo.
Kyuzo mifune 2 submitted by khadaji on sun, 08162009 18. Includes nagewaza, newaza, chokes, joint locks, and more. Nel 1912 era gia vi dan e istruttore presso il kodokan. Classic teachings on principles and techniques by kyuzo mifune 20040611. Historical judo videos from the start of last century till the sixties with a.
Top 23 quotes of kano jigoro famous quotes and sayings. In this paper we provide an appraisal of the scientific foundations of the olympic sport judo from a western perspective, i. Kano s death before the war, wartime demands and the japanese surrender, and postwar occupation and the martial arts ban all contributed to a time of uncertainty in judo, as in japan. He was more interested in some of the things that have fallen away e. Judo was developed by jigoro kano 18601938 from the traditional japanese martial art jiujitsu. He joined the kodokan in 1903 when he came to tokyo to attend waseda university, and became the close disciple of jigoro kano, the father of judo and founder of the kodokan. Over a hundred years ago jigoro kano mastered swordsmanship and handtohand. The canon of judo is a book that was originally published in 1956, and written by kodokan 10th dan, kyuzo mifune. For the pedagogue kano judo was not just another sport.
You park your car in some mud and drive of to the sound of mud hitting the inside wheel arches or your car and general sods law also sends that mud swishing down the side of the car. The terms judo and jujutsu were quite interchangeable in the early years, so some of these forms of judo are still known as jujutsu or jiujitsu either for that reason, or simply to differentiate them from mainstream judo. He was for sure a formidable fighter and physically very fit but much more one of the greatest technicians of all time with a broad range of techniques. He is considered by many to be the finest judo technician ever, after kano. Judo video anton geesink, kyuzo mifune, doug rogers, jigoro kano, japan judo masters, kodokan 1964, isao okano, boris mishenko, judo championships. Jul 27, 2017 kyuzo mifune has been categorized as one of the greatest exponents of the art of judo after the founder, kano jigoro.
A species known for its strong sense of honor and proud martial history, the kyuzos clovocs, a subculture of fighting orders that maintained law and order in specific regions of their homeworld, were one the most recognized. Mifune s newaza ground fighting techniques duration. Not at any price, but if the price is right, pick it up. Kano included the use of black and white belts, invented dan ranking system. The influence of karateka gichin funakoshi on jigoro kano. Kyuzo mifune was the top student of jigoro kano, the founder of judo. Jigoro kano seated 3rd from right with leaders of various jujutsu ryu. Classic teachings on principles and techniques kyuzo mifune kodokan judo throwing dynamic judo throwing techniques the author kazuzo kudo kodokan 9th dan, as the sole living person to have.
He was the embodiment of maximum effect, minimum effort. Mifune born april 21, 1883 iwate prefecture, japan died january 27, 1965 aged81 tokyo, japan style judo teachers kano jigoro rank 10th dan judo kyuzo mifune from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia kyuzo mifune mifune kyuzo, april 21, 1883 january 27, 1965 has been categorized as one. Even though i give this a four star rating, i must admit to being somewhat disappointed in this book. A direct student of jigoro kano, mifune s throws appeared almost effortless. Jan 26, 2011 kyuzo mifune 18831965 ha iniziato a studiare judo a anni ed e entrato a far parte del kodokan nel 1903. Most often attributed mottoes to kano jigoro are maximum efficiency with minimum effort and mutual welfare and benefit.
Mifune received his 10th dan in 1945 and the speed with which he mastered the techniques of judo can only be matched by the rapidity of his promotion through the dan ranks. In those days, this required a personal interview with jigoro kano, upon the recommendation of ranking judoka, and then signing a blood oath. Trained and taught under jigoro kano, founder of kodokan. Illustrated kodokan judo book by ito kazuo masthead mifune. It is one of the original 40 throws of judo as developed by jigoro kano. Yokoyamas best friend at the kodokan was probably the greatest judoka to have ever lived outside of jigoro kano the founder kyuzo mifune. Jigoro kano books list of books by author jigoro kano. Kyuzo mifune was born on april 21, 1883 in kuji city, iwate prefecture, on honshu island in japan the youngest of seven children.
Judo historical video anton geesink, kyuzo mifune, doug. In 1956, he wrote his classic book, canon of judo, still a remarkable. Judo was the first japanese martial art to gain widesprea. Kyuzo mifune 10th dan the essence of judo video iain. Kyuzo mifune has been categorized as one of the greatest exponents of the art of judo after the founder, kano jigoro. Kyuzo mifune and us air force general curtis lemay. He majored in political science and economics, which at that time were taught by the department of aesthetics and morals. Jigoro kano has 15 books on goodreads with 1582 ratings. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The name judo was chosen because it means the gentle or yielding way. Rules of the dojo by kyuzo mifune, 10th dan judo info. Kano was born in mikage, a japanese village now part of kobe.
Over a hundred years ago jigoro kano mastered swordsmanship and handtohand combat. In judo a judoka uses the strength of its opponent to overpower him. The thread title is a reference to mifune kyuzo, 10th dan wiki quote. Kyuzo were a sentient humanoid species native to the gravityheavy outer rim world of phatrong, where they evolved dense muscle fibers and fast reflexes. In 1882, kano opened his kodokan dojo in tokyo, where he taught jujutsu to his first class of nine students.
Mifune didnt know anyone at the kodokan, but picked out sakujiro yokoyama, who then had a fearsome reputation, as demon yokoyama, whose fast, powerful judo had gained much reputation for the kodokan. The youngest of five, he spent a happy childhood until his mother died when he was 9. Was kyuzo mifune better than jigoro kano the founder of judo. No information there is no doubt that this photo taken before 1938 because jigoro kano died in 1938. Shop jigoro kano and kyuzo mifune poster created by martialartsbase. Jigoro kano died at sea in 1938 while returning from an ioc meeting in cairo. Jigoro kano founder of the kodokan who improved and elevated the old jujitsu into a scientific system equally as suitable for the. Since the chief aim of the book is to make the life of jigoro kano accessible to the widest possible audience, dialogue has been included, much of which has been recreated in the light of documented historical fact and the known personalities of the people. Description title judo textbook author ito kazuo publication year 1956 masthead by mifune kyuzo it saysshojin in japanese ito kazuo was a kyuzo mifune s longtime diciple and a training partner. Kano 27 jujitsu, the ancient art of selfdefence by sleight of body t. Kyuzo mifune, mifune kyuzo, april 21, 1883 january 27, 1965 has been categorized as one of the greatest exponents of the art of judo after the founder, kano jigoro. Kyuzo mifune was born in 1883 in iwate prefecture, and mifune began practicing judo in his junior middleschool days. Kano jigoro, 28 october 1860 4 may 1938 was a japanese educator and athlete, the founder of judo. His exploits were quit famous, fighting many jujutsu practitioners in his quest to prove the value and worth of kodokan judo.
Anton geesink, kyuzo mifune, doug rogers, jigoro kano, japan judo masters, kodokan 1964, isao okano, boris mishenko, judo championships etc. Was kyuzo mifune better than jigoro kano the founder of. Its said, that kano was the man of the judo principles ri and teaching mondo and kogi and mifune the man of judo techniques waza and free practice randori. Kyuzo mifune x dan judo the essence of judo 1955 youtube.
In this instructional dvd, judo instructor taigi tajima teaches the kukinage air throws that mifune was famous for. Kanos writings reveal a fluid, semicursive style, vigorous, full of spirit and ultimately free as illustrated in kendo yokoyamas book, prof. It was introduced into the olympic games in 1964 and is practiced by millions of people throughout. Kano jigoro 28 october 1860 4 may 1938 was the founder of judo an educator and athlete. Kyuzo mifune april 21, 1883 january 27, 1965 has been categorized as one of the greatest exponents of the art of judo after the founder, jigoro kano. Photography the founder of judo jigoro kano right training with kyuzo mifune, who is widely considered to be one of the best technical judoka to have ever participated in the sport. The teaching of one virtuous person can influence many. Mifune sensei began training judo in 1903 at the kodokan under the direction of the founder, jigoro kano, and received his shodan 1st degree black belt in 15 months. Mifune was probably the most famous judoka of the last generation. You can see the photo of ito kazuo practicing judo with mifune kyuzo at the beginning of the book. On this dvd you will see the complete program of judo. Including throwing techniques, counter throws, randori or sparring. Kyuzo mifune is known to be one of the best ever exponents of judo.
The definitive dvd with the legendary judo 10th dan kyuzo mifune. Seiryokuzenyo jitakyoei onore wo tsukushite naru wo matsu do your best and await the result jundo seisho accordance with the way overcomes winning the contribution of judo to education takudoketsuryoku selection of the way and exertion of effort tsutomureba kanarazu tassu striving surely results in achieving. Kodokans resurgence after the war was due primarily to two individuals. Through timing and speed, mifune quickly gained a reputation, and was never. He and bruce lee were both famous for their achievements in martial arts. Judo was the first japanese martial art to gain widespread international recognition, and the first to become an official olympic sport. With kano s death in 1938, mifune became the most influential instructor. But given the similarities in its tandoku movement techniques, it is deemed that jigoro.
After 15 months of training, mifune achieved the rank of shodan in kodokan judo, and after the remarkably short time of four more months. How would kano jigoro and kyuzo mifune fare against modern. Whether you are beginner, intermediate, advanced or teacher. There are lots of good things i can say about this book or kyuzo mifune, but not as. Kano jigoro s kodokan judo is the most popular and wellknown style of judo, but is not the only one. The essential guide to judo by its founder jigoro kano, and mind over muscle. He ate sparingly, slept on a westernstyle bed, and did not smoke.
Jigoro kano, born in 1860 in hyogo prefecture, created kodokan judo in 1882, the year after he graduated from tokyo imperial university. Insights by hanon old judo forum, cowrote a book on kata, 8th dan into the kata of five. The essential guide to judo by its founder jigoro kano. Kano wasnt especially good as a judo athlete, apparently. Judo school jan snijders geeft judo les in oirschot, bladel, gemert, deurne.
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