In Judo: History, Theory, Practice author Vladimir Putin, Vasily Shestakov, and Alexey Levitsky present a detaied judo textbook useful for coaches, competitors, and all who are interested in this fascinating sport. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is well-known for his life-long love of judo and brings all of his experience to bear in writing this manual.

The authors give a complete history of judo, from its origins in Japanese jujitsu through its development into an Olympic sport, including Russia's contributions to the art.

The rules and basic concepts are covered, followed by detailed instruction itn break-falling, throwing techniques, and ground grappling.

Judo theory is examined, and key practice points are presented, as well as strategies for the beginner and an exploration of kuzushi, judo's art of unbalancing.

Finalliy, the authors present the self-defense techniques fo judo and introduce the unique Russian art of combat sambo.

Contents

Preface
Introduction
1 A look at the past
The beginning
Modern developments in judo
2 From the history of the Russian National Judo School
Our pride
The best
3 The competition environment
Where do matches take place?
The judo uniform
Etiquette
4 Special preparatory exercises
Drill exercises
Developmental exercises
Combination exercises
Appling the competitive games method in judo training
Important training tips
5 Where does the study of judo begin?
6 Basic concepts
Terminology
Rules of conduct on the mat
Combining techniques
7 Braek-falling techniques (ukemi)
Sideways break-falling
Backward braek-falling
Forward break-falling
8 Why does my opponent fall?
9 Throwing teachniques (nage-waza)
Shoulder throw (seoi-nage)
Body drop (tai-otoshi)
Major outer reaping (o-soto-gari)
Major inner reaping (o-uchi-gari)
One-leg or sweeping hip throw (harai-goshi)
Inner thigh throw (uchi-mata)
Circle throw (tomoe-nage)
Corner reversal (sumi-gaeshi)
Shoulder wheel 'the mill' (kata-guruma)
Outer wraparound (soto-maki-komi)
Hand wheel (te-guruma)
Scoop throw (sukui-nage)
Rear hip throw (ushiro-goshi)
10 Ground-fighting techniques (ne-waza)
Hold-down techniques (Osaekomi-waza)
Armlock (pain-causing) techniques (kansetsu-waza)
Choke techniques (shime-waza)
11 Self-defense techniques
Standing self-defense techniques
Self-defense develoopments by Mikonosuke Kawaishi
12 The school of combat sambo
Steps in combat sambo
Foundation techniques of combat sambo: Disarming techniques
13 Theoretical training
Ojective evaliuation of skill level in judo
14 Health
Staying in your weight category or switching to another one
Rules for a rational judo diet
Injuries and their prevention
First aid
15 Instead of a conclusion
16 Glossary of judo techniques

The book by the President of the USSR who is a black belt and does train occasionally in Japan.