Judo Unleashed: Essential Throwing and Grappling Techniques for Intermediate to Advanced Martial Artists by Neil Ohlenkamp

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Synopsis

Harness the power of judo with guidance from one of the world's most respected senseis

Whether you're in training for competition or preparing to take your black belt test, Judo Unleashed is the definitive resource for serious judo practitioners who want to take their skills to a bold new level.

At the same time, this incredibly illustrated, step-by-step guide is ideal for anyone who wants to incorporate some of the most powerful and effective judo techniques into his or her self-defense or competitive fighting styles.

Sensei Neil Ohlenkamp, one of today's most sought-after judo coaches, covers all the bases--from philosophical and technical foundations through advanced grappling and self-defense techniques. With the help of 350 specially commissioned, full-color photographs illustrating each move in exciting detail, he draws upon his nearly 40 years of judo experience to show you how to:

• Add power and grace to your technique and improve your understanding of the fundamentals
  
  
• Execute basic and advanced hip, hand, and leg throws, sacrifice throws, pins, chokes, joint locks, and more
  
  
• Prepare yourself mentally and physically to ace your shodan test or blow away the competition
  
  

Neil Ohlenkamp holds a sixth degree black belt in judo and is a certified USJA master coach--the highest level of certification. He has nearly four decades of experience as a judo student, competitor, head instructor, national team coach, and tournament official. Sensei Ohlenkamp holds black belt rank certificates from the Kokodan Judo Institute of Tokyo, the United States Judo Association, and the United States JudoFederation.

Biography

Neil Ohlenkamp holds a sixth degree black belt in judo and is a certified USJA master coach--the highest level of certification. He has nearly four decades of experience as a judo student, competitor, head instructor, national team coach, and tournament official. Sensei Ohlenkamp holds black belt rank certificates from the Kokodan Judo Institute of Tokyo, the United States Judo Association, and the United States Judo Federation.