Charting its origins in Japan and following its development throughout the West, 100 Years of Judo in Great Britain is a captivating story that links this popular martial art with the cultures and philosophical ideals that spawned it. Clearly a labour of love, Richard Bowen's absorbing account of the evolution of judo, expertly guides us through its complex and multi-layered history. This is a well-written, instructive and fascinating exploration of this ancient art and its rise and development in Britain and the rest of the world.
Charting its origins in Japan and following its development throughout the West, 100 Years of Judo in Great Britain is a captivating story that links this popular martial art with the cultures and philosophical ideals that spawned it. Clearly a labour of love, Richard Bowen's absorbing account of the evolution of judo, expertly guides us through its complex and multi-layered history. This is a well-written, instructive and fascinating exploration of this ancient art and its rise and development in Britain and the rest of the world.