For many years I strongly believed that personal instruction in judo was essential, until one evening when practicing at a very famous clud I was asked to look after two beginners who had come to us from out of town. They had been learning from a book and had received no personal tuition whatsoever. Expecting a wasted evening, I reluctantly agreed and took them, one at a time, on to the mat, only to be amazed at the progress they had made. As a result I advanced them both to the 5th Kyu grade.

"This story is told as evidence that judo can be self-taught. It is always advisable to join a reputable club, but is is certainly possible to progress from the book alone".

For those seeking a self-teaching course, this book is uniquely suited. Judo is here treated not only as an invaluable method of self-defense, but also as the enjoyable, challenging sport that it is.

Format: 13 x 19 cm, 197 pages, hardcover. Some black-and-white illustrations.
Year of publication: 1963.
Condition: Dust jacket rubbed but otherwise a very good and clean copy.