The A-Z of Judo is the most comprehensive survey of traditional judo techniques ever produced. It presents, in easily accessible alphabetical form, almost every throw, hold, armlock and strangle which has a formal Japanese name. To compile this authoritative volume, Syd Hoare, 7th Dan, has drawn on more than three decades of judo experience at the highest level, and an extensive knowledge of the Japanese language and Japanese judo literature. He catalogues and describes more than 100 throwing techniques, 20 holds, 30 armlocks and 40 strangles. Also included are a further 20 techniques whic.