Literary Works About Judo

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Which novel by Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, provides a comprehensive guide to the sport?

  1. Kodokan Judo

  2. The Essence of Judo

  3. Judo for Beginners

  4. The Way of Judo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kodokan Judo is a seminal work by Jigoro Kano that serves as a comprehensive guide to the principles, techniques, and history of Judo.

In the novel "The Judo Master" by Brian Jacks, who is the main protagonist?

  1. Sensei Tanaka

  2. Taro Yamada

  3. Kenji Sato

  4. Hiroshi Nakamura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sensei Tanaka is the central character in "The Judo Master", a skilled and respected Judo instructor who guides his students on their martial arts journey.

What is the name of the young and ambitious Judoka in the manga series "Yawara!"?

  1. Yawara Inokuma

  2. Sayaka Honami

  3. Kosuke Mifune

  4. Junichi Muroto


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yawara Inokuma is the protagonist of the manga series "Yawara!", a talented Judoka who strives to achieve greatness in the sport.

In the novel "The Dangerous Game" by Gavin Lyall, what is the name of the Judo expert who becomes involved in a high-stakes espionage mission?

  1. Colonel Jack Broughton

  2. Major David Callan

  3. Agent 007

  4. Jason Bourne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Colonel Jack Broughton is the Judo expert in "The Dangerous Game", a skilled martial artist who uses his expertise to navigate a dangerous world of espionage.

Who is the author of the book "Judo: A Gentle Way"?

  1. Masahiko Kimura

  2. Isao Okano

  3. Anton Geesink

  4. George Mehdi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

George Mehdi is the author of "Judo: A Gentle Way", a book that explores the history, philosophy, and techniques of Judo.

In the movie "Judo Saga", what is the name of the young Judoka who dreams of becoming a champion?

  1. Taro Yamada

  2. Kenji Sato

  3. Hiroshi Nakamura

  4. Takeshi Kitano


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taro Yamada is the protagonist of "Judo Saga", a young and determined Judoka who sets out to achieve his dream of becoming a champion.

Which novel by Yukio Mishima features a character who is a Judo practitioner?

  1. Confessions of a Mask

  2. The Temple of the Golden Pavilion

  3. Spring Snow

  4. Runaway Horses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Yukio Mishima's novel "Confessions of a Mask", the protagonist, Kochan, is a Judo practitioner who struggles with his identity and sexuality.

What is the name of the Judo club in the anime series "Hajime no Ippo"?

  1. Kamogawa Gym

  2. Aoki Gym

  3. Ippo Gym

  4. Date Gym


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kamogawa Gym is the Judo club where the protagonist, Ippo Makunouchi, trains and develops his skills as a boxer.

In the manga series "All-Rounder Meguru", what is the name of the main character who excels in Judo?

  1. Meguru Sakuragi

  2. Kakeru Sakuragi

  3. Hanamichi Sakuragi

  4. Takenori Akagi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meguru Sakuragi is the protagonist of "All-Rounder Meguru", a talented Judoka who competes in various tournaments and strives to become a champion.

Which novel by Haruki Murakami features a character who is a Judo instructor?

  1. Norwegian Wood

  2. Kafka on the Shore

  3. 1Q84

  4. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Haruki Murakami's novel "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle", the protagonist, Toru Okada, meets a Judo instructor named Malta Kano who plays a significant role in the story.

In the movie "The Last Samurai", what is the name of the American military advisor who learns Judo from a Japanese samurai?

  1. Captain Nathan Algren

  2. Major Benjamin Bagley

  3. Lieutenant Colonel Henry Goodwin

  4. Sergeant John Dunbar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Captain Nathan Algren is the American military advisor in "The Last Samurai" who learns Judo from the samurai Katsumoto.

Which novel by Joe Dever features a character who uses Judo as a fighting technique?

  1. Lone Wolf: The Dark Crusade

  2. Lone Wolf: The Annihilation of Time

  3. Lone Wolf: The Sword of the Samurai

  4. Lone Wolf: The Secret of the Nishai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Joe Dever's novel "Lone Wolf: The Sword of the Samurai", the protagonist, Lone Wolf, learns Judo from a Japanese samurai named Otomo.

What is the name of the Judo technique that involves throwing an opponent over the shoulder?

  1. Seoi nage

  2. Uchi mata

  3. O soto gari

  4. Ippon seoi nage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seoi nage is a Judo technique where the attacker throws the opponent over their shoulder using their back.

In the manga series "Judo Boy", what is the name of the young Judoka who dreams of becoming a world champion?

  1. Shinnosuke Takasugi

  2. Takeshi Kitano

  3. Yusuke Urameshi

  4. Kenshin Himura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shinnosuke Takasugi is the protagonist of "Judo Boy", a young and determined Judoka who sets out to achieve his dream of becoming a world champion.

Which novel by James Clavell features a character who is a Judo expert?

  1. Shogun

  2. Tai-Pan

  3. Noble House

  4. Whirlwind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In James Clavell's novel "Shogun", the character John Blackthorne, an English pilot, learns Judo from a Japanese samurai named Toranaga.

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