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.

Advanced Jujitsu: the Science Behind the Gentle Art

Author: George Kirby
Publisher: Black Belt Books
ISBN: 9780897501521
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With this new book from American Ju-Jitsu Association cofounder George Kirby, gain access to strength and energy that seems to go beyond physical explanation. Transcending the mere memorization of kata, forms, and techniques, Kirby discusses advanced concepts that will actually simplify training, help learn new techniques faster, and provide deeper access to the inner workings of jujitsu. These concepts can be applied to the entire spectrum of martial arts, as they address the fundamentals of technique, physics, anatomy, relaxation, humility, self-confidence, and open-mindedness.

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.

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.

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method

Author: Bruce Lee
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500531
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Part of the Bruce Lee's Fighting Method series, this book teaches how to perform jeet kune do's devastating strikes and exploit an opponent's weaknesses with crafty counterattacks like finger jabs and spin kicks.

Advanced Dynamic Kicks

Author: George Chung
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897501293
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Learn how to build a personal kicking system for competition and self-defence from two members of the Black Belt Hall of Fame, George Chung, a taekwondo stylist, and Cynthia Rothrock, an expert in northern Shaolin kung fu, as they demonstrate the impeccable kicking skills that made them tournament kata champions.

Black Belt

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Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Karate

Author: Fumio Demura
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500050
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Striking points, target areas, stances, hand, elbow and foot techniques, and methods of blocking are covered in this fully illustrated book on shito-ryu, one of the four major styles of Japanese karate.

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Languages : en
Pages : 136

Taegeuk

Author: Pu Gill Gwon
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500975
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
All eight of the taegeuk forms approved by the Korean government for advancement to black belt, plus three advanced black-belt forms, are included in this definitive volume.