Publisher's Synopsis
Incredibly ancient, yet quintessentially modern: that is judo in a nutshell. The origins of this way of life - it is too important to be called just a sport - are lost in the mists of time, but there are more serious judo practitioners today than at any time in the past.
As we take part in the vibrant culture that is judo today, it is important that we recognize and give thanks to the masters who have elevated the sport to a new level over the past decades of competition. This book will introduce you to many of them!
