Here shown those favorite techniques of the expert Judo-ka in the 1950s, such as Ouchigari, Harai Goshi, Uchimata Sukashi, Yoko Shiho Gatame, Ippon Zeoi, Harai Tsurikomi Ashi, etc.

There are the senior students whom prof. Kano trained by himself. Their legendary favorite techniques are shown in this DVD with analytical naration of Mr. SHARP. Sode Tsurikomi Ashi of Keiji OSAWA, who threw Anton Hesink, a great Dutch Judo-ka, five times, and Ouchi Gari of Hayao ASATOBI, who won the National Police Judo Tournament with overwhelming strength, and the other marvelous Waza are shown and explained. Those many fantastic techniques are revealed in the images and photographs. Here you can find the beautiful form based on the body theory with the exquisite timing and control. The Shihans appeare in this video: (Dani was at that time.) 6th Dan: ASATOBI, MIURA, IKEDA, 5th Dan: MATSUSHITA, SHIBAYAMA and the others.

Naration : Mr. Hal SHARP He was born in 1927 and is from Ohaio U.S.A. He visited Japan after W.W.Ⅱas a member of American occupation army’s General Head Quarter and during his stay in Japan he was attracted by Judo and became a member of Kodokan. He finally received 8th Dan. During his stay he also served emperor Hirohito as a guardman. After coming back to U.S.A. he studied at university and after graduation he visited Japan several times. In those period he recorded many Judo activities such as matches, trainings. Later he became famous as a Japanese Budo recorder and often put his works to foreign journals.