Secrets of Japanese Wrestling Revealed

Nov 12, 2024

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Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti gives a masterclass in Japanese Wrestling.

He explores the evolution from ancient Samurai combat to modern Judo, highlighting how these martial arts shaped today's wrestling techniques, the mixing of cultures when Judo and American wrestlers traded knowledge and techniques, and the philosophical foundations of Japanese wrestling, examining key figures like Jiguro Kano and essential texts, including Takadi Hatta's handbook.

Timestamps:

0:58 - Japanese wrestling history

4:00 - From Samurai to Judo

7:39 - Bringing Judo to the West

12:19 - Jiguro Kano, the father of Judo

21:07 - Takadi Hatta's handbook

23:43 - Must-read books for Japanese wrestling

31:23 - Rooted in mind and body

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