Mastering Judo starring Toshikazu Okada (10 DVD Set)

Description: Mastering Judo · Starring: Toshikazu Okada · Format: 10 DVD Complete Set · Language: English Language · Region: Region Free Images Above are for advertising purposes only. Actual DVDs, Cases, Inserts, and artwork may differ or vary from what is picture and subject to change without notice. Toshikazu Okada began his training in 1946 right at the end of the war. Martial arts had been banned by General MacArthur, but he soon gave way to allowing Judo to be practiced once again as it was considered a sport not a martial art. Okada Sensei started training at the Old Kodokan six days a week and then he met a man that would change his life. He met during one of the sessions a legend in Judo, Tsunetane Oda. Oda Sensei’s forte was newaza or groundwork in fact he believed that Judo should be 50% groundwork and 50% throwing techniques (nage waza). In other words, he felt that groundwork was as much importance to Judo as throwing. Okada carries on the tradition of specializing in groundwork and has taken his Sensei’s repertoire of over 250 techniques plus variations and has developed and improved them over the last 60 years. He has never actually counted all his techniques, but he says that his students say he has over 500 techniques and variations which is more than the average person can begin to remember. 01. Mastering Judo: Introduction This DVD, featuring Master Okada who is an instructor at the Kodokan Judo Hall in Tokyo Japan started by Jigoro Kano in the late 1800’s, is truly the right DVD for all beginners of Judo as you will learn so much to get you on the right start of learning Judo – the Gentle Art. You will learn all the break falls, unbalancing techniques, and history of Okada, Oda and Kano taught by American Judo icon Hal Sharp. Plus, you will learn warm up exercises, how to properly tie your belt, seiza (kneeling), tai sabaki or body shifting and everything you need to get you going as a beginner. (approx. 56 mins) 02. Mastering Judo: Te Waza (Hand Techniques) On this DVD you will learn everything there is to know about using your hands in Judo from repetitive training to repetitive throwing, including all the hand throwing techniques, use of elbows, body dropping, single person drills and so much more. You will be amazed at the wide variety of techniques Master Okada teaches on just one DVD. His students say he has over 500 throwing, pinning, locks, chokes, and combinations. If you want to learn the okuden or secret techniques of Oda Sensei, a legend in Japanese Judo rank and file, this is where it all starts. (approx. 43 mins) 03. Mastering Judo: Koshi Waza (Hip Throws) In this DVD Master Okada will teach you all there is to know about the art of the hip throw including so many variations your head will spin in amazement. You will learn the floating hip, hip spring, hip sweep, back hip, and just so many more! It is amazing to watch all of the variations he has. Okada, a direct student of Oda Sensei, is truly an amazing individual with so much to teach to even the master level instructors. American Judo icon Hal Sharp does all the translations and points out the details for each and every technique so that is easy to follow and learn from. (approx. 39 mins) 04. Mastering Judo: Ashi Waza (Foot & Leg Techniques) Once again, Master Okada teaches Judo the one and only way he knows – the way he learned from people like Daigo, Mifune, Kotani and his teacher Oda. The master in this DVD will show you techniques like the knee wheel, foot sweep, inner reap, inner thigh reap, large wheel and so many more perfectly done techniques of a true Judo master. Each technique when taught is explained in perfect English by American Judo iron Hal Sharp, who points out, in great detail the important points of each technique the master does. (approx. 53 mins) 05. Mastering Judo: Sutemi Waza (Sacrifice Techniques) Once again Okada Sensei comes through with a DVD that will be around for years to come teaching the gentle art of Judo as he was taught by his teachers Mifune, Daigo, Kotani and his #1 teacher Oda Sensei. Oda Sensei taught him the okuden, or secret techniques, of Judo that are rarely taught as these are usually taught on a one-on-one environment where a teacher has the time and patience to make the corrections. In this DVD you will learn everything from Circle Throws, Valley Drops, and Side Whirl to the floating trick Master Okada and Master Hal Sharp will show you the intricacies of this special part of Judo. Master Sharp will explain in perfect English for all to understand the little nuances that make them work as only he can do. (approx. 59 mins) 06. Mastering Judo: Katami Waza (Ground Work) In this fabulous DVD Master Okada gets down to his real specialty Katami Waza or Ground Work. This is the meat and potatoes of Judo. This is what he spent so much time learning from Oda Sensei on those cold dark nights in a dojo in the 1940’s and 1950’s. This is the finishing technique when you’re on the ground where the grappler has you in his house. Master Okada will show you variations you just never dreamed of before as these are the secrets Oda Sensei never taught to anyone but Okada Sensei. This one DVD will improve your overall ground game so much you will be blown away – as will your opponents. (approx. 68 mins) 07. Mastering Judo: Shime Waza (Strangulation Techniques) Okada Sensei now takes choking or Shime Waza to an all new level. Believe me, this is one old man you do not want to get on the ground with as he can choke you a thousand different ways and still have a few left over. He shows you collar choke, single wing choke, sleeve wheel choke, thrust choke, triangle choke and it just keeps on going. If you want a DVD that focuses on just choking, well this is the DVD for you. Master Hal Sharp, American Judo icon, explains each technique up close and personal while pointing out all the little details that make the technique work. (approx. 41 mins) 08. Mastering Judo: Kansetsu Waza (Joint Lock Techniques) Master Okada will show you so many locking techniques you will be amazed, to say the least. Many of these are the secret techniques he learned from the master of all masters when it came to ground work, Oda Sensei, who created many of these himself prior to WW2. Of course Master Okada has made many variations and improvements on these original techniques and many of the UFC and MMA guys are scratching their heads in amazement as he teaches them at his senior age of 75. Learn from the master directly as he teaches you along with Hal Sharp excellent narration and explanation of these techniques. (approx. 34 mins) 09. Mastering Judo: Ne Waza Clinic In late 2007 Okada Sensei was brought on a tour of the south western United States where he taught countless workshops and seminars on his unique style of Ne Waza (groundwork). Okada Sensei’s baffling variations on choking, pinning, locking, and crushing attracted students from all styles and disciplines. From top Judo and Jiu Jitsu players to up and coming MMA fighters they all came to learn the secrets of this legendary style of groundwork. Now see Okada Sensei in action, teaching a packed dojo. Feel what it’s like to train with a true legend and Master and see for yourself just how devastating his techniques and variations can be on the mat. Footage provided by American Judo Legend Hal Sharp and the Nanka Judo Yudansha Kai, this video was shot on the mat right in the middle of the action and will be an excellent reference and training tool for all athletes of all skill levels looking to improve on his/her ground work or gain an edge in competition. (approx. 39 mins) 10. Mastering Judo: The Interview During this interview you will learn so much about Judo, not the technical parts but the history, the tradition, the culture, and the art form that you will say wow, I am still just a beginner. Learn about why the Kodokan specialized in throwing yet during the 1930’s the Dai Nippon ButokuKai specialized in Groundwork and why this is so. This is the first time ever that so much of the actual history of Judo is discussed including the great debate between Oda and Kano about ground work versus throwing. This is a DVD you will watch again and again just to pick up so much from a master of masters. (approx. 54 mins) Terms of SaleIf you have questions about an item, please ask BEFORE bidding or purchasing. All items, artwork, DVD cases, DVD inserts, are subject to possible change if an item is updated during the run-time of this listing. If a picture of 5 separate DVDs is shown, but the item is updated and now ships in a single DVD case, refunds will not be permitted based on updates to the cases, packaging or artwork of the sets. 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Format: DVD

Region Code: DVD: 0/All (Region Free/Worldwide)

Release Year: 2000

Language: American English

Actor: Toshikazu Okada, Hal Sharp

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Movie/TV Title: Mastering Judo

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Sub-Genre: Aikido, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Kendo, Kickboxing/Combat Aerobics, Kickboxing/K-1, Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts/UFC, Muay Thai, Ninjutsu, Samurai, Self-Defense, Self-Help, Tae-Bo, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Traditional Martial Arts

Cinematic Movement: Instructional

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Subject: Martial Arts

Edition: Box Set

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States