Competitive Judo

Ron Angus is a Black Belt and has practiced Judo for 42 years. He has been both an athlete and coach, having competed at four commonwealth games and many major competitions. He was the New Zealand National Team coach for 12 years, coaching the team at three world championships and the Olympic games.

Chapter 1. Evolution of Competitive Judo; Chapter 2. The UF Rules of Competition; Chapter 3. Offensive and Defensive Body Positioning; Chapter 4. Throws and Throw Counters; Chapter 5. Groundwork and Counters; Chapter 6. Setting Up a Throw Attack; Chapter 7. Setting Up Groundwork Techniques; Chapter 8. Scouting and Analyzing Your Opponent; Chapter 9. Developing and Modifying Your Match Plan; Chapter 10. Building Aerobic and Anaerobic Endurance; Chapter 11. Increasing Judo Specific Strength and Speed; Chapter 12. Employing Meditation for Enhanced Recovery; Chapter 13. Pre-Match Relaxation and Focus.