Doto-Kan Judo Research Institute and Koichi Ishizu's Judo Theory

Koichi Ishizu, a prominent figure in the judo world, has spent over half a century delving into judo instruction theory at his dojo, Dotokan. This institute has garnered attention nationwide as coaches from across Japan gather to uncover the secrets behind its athletes' consistent success. This DVD, long awaited by numerous judo instructors, introduces Ishizu's groundbreaking "central leg theory," the fundamental principle underlying his approach.

Contents:

• What is Judo
• Breaking, combining legs, central leg, foot handling
• Gan-pa-to-ton
• Theory of the central leg
• Center of gravity from body drop
• Ukegoshi from O-goshi
• Uchi-mata from Uchi-mata Matching Opponent's Movement Center Leg
• Sashi-harai from Maegurisaba
• Maegurisaba from Body Drop Back Carry Throw
• Right Sleeve Hook Koshi and Center Leg
• Swipe hips from Ushiro-mawari-saba to adjust to moving sideways opponent
• Throwing back from Maegurisaba to match the opponent's movement forward
• Uchimata to match opponent's movement backward
• O-goshi to match opponent's movement backward
• Right inner thigh to match left moving opponent
• Circle-in inner thigh
• Body drop from Ushiro-mawari-saba to match right moving opponent
• How to break right body drop
• Basic form of O-goshi
• How to break large inner thigh and center leg
• O-goshi to Uchi Kake from O-goshi
• How to break large outer thigh and center leg
• Remove large outer thigh and body drop
• Omission of one leg
• Body drop to change the direction of the toe to the center leg
• A single back to change the direction of the toe to the center

Cast:

Koichi Ishizu (Born August 13, 1936) Born in Osaka, Japan, Koichi Ishizu encountered the charm of judo through outstanding seniors in the judo club at Mikunioka High School in Osaka Prefecture. Inspired by judo's allure, he pursued judo passionately. As a first-year student in the four-year Physical Education Department at Tenri University, he engaged in fierce competition with excellent teachers and colleagues, dedicating himself to judo throughout his university life. Since graduating in 1961, he has served as a judo club coach at middle and high schools, diligently pursuing the path of judo instruction.

In addition, in 1969, he established the Doto-Kan Judo Dojo at his home, where he instructs elementary school students in judo, achieving remarkable results and garnering attention. His fervent pursuit of judo principles has attracted instructors not only from the Kinki region but also from distant regions such as Kanto, Shikoku, and Kyushu, seeking his teachings. He spends his days meticulously organizing a vast collection of materials documenting daily discoveries.