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‘Excellent… a classic in its genre’ (Robert Twigger The Sunday Times )
‘One of the year’s most entertaining sports books, and the best one to be written about a martial art since Robert Twigger’s Angry White Pyjamas. It’s lively, it’s witty and, above all, so persuasively enthusiastic that by the end you’ll find yourself feeling an intense urge to try it for yourself’ (James Delingpole Mail on Sunday )
‘This is damn fine stuff, and will entertain and enlighten an audience far beyond the confines of the dojo’ (Andrew Baker The Daily Telegraph )
‘One of the year’s most entertaining sports books, and the best one to be written about a martial art since Robert Twigger’s Angry White Pyjamas. It’s lively, it’s witty and, above all, so persuasively enthusiastic that by the end you’ll find yourself feeling an intense urge to try it for yourself’ (James Delingpole Mail on Sunday )
‘This is damn fine stuff, and will entertain and enlighten an audience far beyond the confines of the dojo’ (Andrew Baker The Daily Telegraph )
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It is a sport of balletic beauty and extraordinary violence. Where else are you allowed to strangle an opponent unconscious? But while its aim is to inflict symbolic death, judo is a form of combat which also rigorously insists on the most formal courtesies. When Mark Law joined his local judo club he was able to observe at close quarters the sport practised at its highest level – finding himself face-to-face with world champions and Olympic medallists. His journey into judo took him to Osaka, Japan to see the World Championships and to Athens for the Olympics. He delved into the sport’s history, exploring everything from its origins in 17th century Samurai culture, to its legendary proponents - past and present. The Pyjama Game is a fascinating account of this most enigmatic of sports. We are taken behind the scenes of the international tournament circuit, populated by some of the most fearsomely single-minded and self-denying competitors of all time -men and women who have arrived at the apex of a sport from thousands of local clubs all over the world. Through a series of colourful encounters we experience the irresistible drama of tournament judo as figures grapple, whirl and fly through the air or struggle for arm-locks and chokes; each contest culminating in that symbolic death. Funny, alarming and mesmerising, The Pyjama Game is one of the best sports books of recent years.
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Format:Paperback
Mark Law has an intimate and truly original writing style. It's informative but not at the expense of its lively pace and provided a complete history of the sport. One of the best books I've read in a long time and I read a book a week. Every judo player I know must read the Pyjama Game and if they haven't they'll find out why. Not just for judo players, it is essential reading for martial artists, fighters and athletes from all backgrounds. This book is utterly compelling and an informative account of a demanding, full contact sport!
Format:Paperback
This is a great overview of judo from the point of view of Mark Law who enters judo as a recreational club player. The book paints a breif but highly digestable history of judo from its origins, its founder, its hightlights and key players over history. Whilst the battle of the styles and the battle of the nations unfold on the tatami one man's battle towards a dan grade keeps you amused and inspired.
I really want my wife to read it so hse could better understand my decade long obsession with judo!
Read this book even if you are not into judo - great author, great writing and a great topic.
I really want my wife to read it so hse could better understand my decade long obsession with judo!
Read this book even if you are not into judo - great author, great writing and a great topic.
Format:Paperback
This was exactly what I wanted in order to begin to learn about the sport. It started from the same position as mine, of ignorance but interest, and made it live.
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this book is a must read especially for those who dont do do!
an excellent book filled with historical and topical references and heart felt personal anecdotes. i was never interested in judo. im not a sports fan. Read more
Published 11 months ago by harry
excellant reading
bought this book on a recommendation from someone else.
he told me about the judo aspect in the book and i have only started judo myself at 42years. Read more
he told me about the judo aspect in the book and i have only started judo myself at 42years. Read more
Published 12 months ago by rob
Training at the Judokan
The book contains a short chapter on Percy Sekine who ran the Judokan in Hammersmith, London. Percy passed away on the 19th October 2010. Read more
Published 14 months ago by roblondon
Brilliant...
This book manages to be a lively and entertaining tale of one mans journey to obtain his black-belt and at the same time it is easily one of the best general books on judo yet... Read more
Published 14 months ago by FLF
book for every judoka
still in a middle of reading it , but what a fantastc book. i really don`t want it to end because is such good to read.If you do judo you will love that book
Published 15 months ago by david
Phenominal.
What a wonderful, wonderful book.
I've loaned it to two of my friends, one hasn't trained for years and the other has only ever considered it. Read more
I've loaned it to two of my friends, one hasn't trained for years and the other has only ever considered it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Daniel Green
Pyjama Game
Having been an active judo player many years ago ( I am now 49) I read with some interest Mark Law's book on what is basically is a histroical reference mixed in with 'Judo... Read more
Published 18 months ago by AY
Judo
This book isnt anything like Robert Twiggers booked on Aikido (which is nice story). This has bits of story, and lots of facts, very boring and dry. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. G. Lavan
a great read
I found this book to be breath of fresh air! I've been involved in Judo for most of my life so being able to read about the people I admire in this witty and absorbing book was a... Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Mr. Timothy J. Burt
A Gripping read (pardon the pun)
This is fascinating regardless of whether you have ever done judo or not. It reminded me of all I went through when I used to do it- the awkward partners, the feelgood factor after... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by Mark1
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