Small-Circle Jujitsu

Author: Wally Jay
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897501224
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
The complete presentation of the system developed by Wally Jay, this book brings together elements from different arts, Jay's broad-based yet focused and effective system incorporates theories, principles, and techniques essential to the development of every martial artist, whether a novice or a seasoned veteran. In this definitive instructional text, Jay covers the history of small-circle jujitsu; techniques for warm-ups, falling and resuscitation; details on weaknesses of the human body; locking techniques for wrists, fingers, arms, and legs; throwing and choking techniques; and self-defense against strikes, chokes, body grabs, and wrist grabs.

Small Circle Jujitsu

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998065427
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
The first book on Small Circle Jujitsu to be released in over a quarter of a century, this work is essential reading for any who study the art, or plan to. It contains decades of collaborative research and development, contributed by the system's most senior practitioners, including-for the first time anywhere-Professor Leon Jay's six new foundation principles. With sections on precepts, healing, judo, arnis, pressure points, and advanced practice, and contributions by some of the most well-respected voices in the martial community, it contains material that is sure to be new to every reader. Small Circle Jujitsu is an organic system, and this book is the guide to the historical roots from which it sprang; the current state of the art; and the direction in which it is evolving...

Jujitsu

Author: George A. Kirby
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500883
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Some of the basic history, theory, and philosophy of jujitsu, along with an explanation of ki and how it's used is explained in this book. It outlines the circle theory, the use of ki as an essential element, the basic mechanics of jujitsu, how techniques should be practiced and executed, what attitude should be maintained, and how theory should be applied to the learning of techniques. It's true of jujitsu that what appears to be simple on the surface becomes more complex as one probes deeper. As one's knowledge increases, the serious student will find more than meets the casual eye.

Jujitsu Figure-4 Locks

Author: George Kirby
Publisher: Black Belt Books
ISBN: 9780897501804
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
As a study of one of jujitsu’s most essential principles, this book breaks down the art’s most effective trapping technique. From fundamental figure-4 lock characteristics to figure-4 variations from multiple positions, practitioners of all skill levels will learn how to utilize these powerful pressure holds through detailed photographic sequences and easy-to-read captions. Accessible and comprehensive, this guidebook will prove invaluable to both beginning and advanced grapplers.

Jujitsu Nerve Techniques

Author: George Kirby
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897501422
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
In this new volume to his discourse of jujitsu defense tactics and techniques, the award-winning instructor analyzes and charts the human body’s multitude of nerve and pressure points--and then presents a wide variety of submission techniques that use pain induction to bring an attacker under your control without injury. The text covers the secret behind the art of jujitsu, ki, mushin and self-defense, pain compliance, pressure-point and balance-point techniques, and much more. A fascinating study of the human body as both a weapon and target, complete with extensive photo sequences, highly detailed technique breakdowns, and scientifically compiled nerve- and pressure-point charts, this book is an excellent reference and learning resource.

Kyusho-Jitsu

Author: George A. Dillman
Publisher: George Dillman Karate International
ISBN: 9780963199614
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Thorough detailing of how to use pressure point strikes for personal self-defense.

Japanese Jiu-jitsu

Author: Darrell Max Craig
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462915043
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 299

Book Description
With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art. The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that it was kept secret and taught only to a select few. Based on the author's study with instructors at the Tokyo police academy, this martial arts book presents all the traditional techniques of Jujitsu, also known as Jiu-jitsu. These techniques teach you valuable restraining methods that force your opponent to submit without abuse by using pressure points. It shows you tips for search and seizure, and the almost extinct art of Hojojutsu--how to tie people up without using any knots. Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense addresses and demonstrates the full range of Kaisho Goshin Budo Taiho Jitsu Ryu (Tokyo police self-defense). Learn specific techniques such as: The use of hands Throwing an opponent Attacking vital points with strikes and kicks The use of weapons (like the staff). This fascinating Jiujitsu book, designed as a training manual, also serves as a remarkable illustrated guide to the secret art of Japanese samurai self-defense.

Winning on the Ground

Author: AnnMaria De Mars
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780897502054
Category : Judo
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A variety of winning judo techniques developed over years of teaching are presented in this guide that prepares mixed martial artists for transcending numerous scenarios. Based on the same training methods that have produced multiple Olympic medalists, the book demonstrates how any opponent can be overcome, even from a position that may seem hopeless. It is generously illustrated with techniques and exercises that are proven winners and is appropriate for beginning judo practitioners.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques

Author: Royce Gracie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931229272
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
Royce Gracie, one of the biggest figures in the world of jiu-jitsu, provides lessons that anyone--regardless of strength or size--can learn to neutralize an attacker in seconds. 600 color photos.

The Omega Project

Author: Angus MacM. Hodgson
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1457555360
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 646

Book Description
Lt. Colonel Jon Frasier, Delta Force, squadron commander is due career wise in the Army for a staff assignment and is sent to an advanced secret base as the project manager for the DARPA Army Warfighter Individual Soldier Body Armor Program. In this new world Jon almost immediately runs into enemies and problems to overcome. In the process he has to face massive changes in the technology he is used to. Paradigm shifts become common as even simple everyday activities are changed. If paradigm shifts and assassins are not enough, Jon and the other inhabitants of this place called Omega 11 suddenly have to deal with surviving the end of the world as we know it and the resulting turmoil. In this case California falls into the Pacific which also ignites the Pacific Ring of Fire. Massive amounts of volcanic ash and dust fill the upper atmosphere preventing air travel. As time goes on that same ash and dust starts lowering the temperature outside. But Omega 11 and the other Omega sites were designed just for this task. Now to see if all of General ‘Wild Bill’ Donovan’s planning and the people of Omega are up to the task.