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Best books to learn Judo, in order

Judo throws look like magic and break down into kuzushi, tsukuri, and kake, so the order is non-negotiable. Begin with breakfalls and etiquette—so you can train safely and be trained with—then learn to off-balance an opponent before attempting the throw itself, then add grip fighting, groundwork, and the combinations that make throws land against resistance. Skip the balance-breaking and you're just muscling people over; learn it and technique beats strength.

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