The Gokyo, as selected by the Kodokan, lies at the very heart of judo and is studied throughout the world by beginners and black belts alike. Comprised of 40 major throws, commencing with de-ashi-harai and concluding with yoko-gake, the Gokyo is part of the examination syllabus of most national judo federations. Demonstrated by Neil Adams MBE With competition examples from the Fighting Films archives
In this video the role of Tori, the thrower, is taken by the former world champion Neil Adams, one of the most acclaimed technical fighters that judo has ever produced. His demonstrations are all shown at full speed and in slow motion with an informative commentary highlighting the essential elements of the techniques.
Most of the demonstrations are then followed by examples of the throws being performed during the stress of competition. These shots are taken from the extensive judo archives of Fighting Films and include footage from major tournaments like the World Championships and the European Championships.
Region: PAL and NTSC Multi-Region
Running Time: 73 mins
Language: English
