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Ju jitsu encompasses various traditional Japanese martial arts. The basic elements of ju jitsu include pushing, pulling, kicking, tripping and hitting with the open hand. More complex techniques such as punching, locks, holds, throws and defensive maneuvers are also used, although learning them
The Handbook of Ju Jitsu looks at the history and development of the art, and then provides examples and instruction in the different techniques-each illustrated by step-by-step photography. These techniques include: striking, blocking, locks, groundwork and immobilization. As well as explaining each technique, the book teaches defenses against them.
With clear and concise text, and detailed photography, The Handbook of Ju Jitsu is an essential guide for martial arts enthusiasts.
Roy Inman has been involved in various forms of martial arts and is currently a Senior Instructor at the Budokwai Martial Arts Club in London and High Performance Coach at the University of Bath. He has coached many judo players to Olympic and World Championship medals.
Contents
Introduction Ju jitsu histroy and origins
Chapter 1 Training basics: safety and etiquette
Chapter 2 Atemi waza (striking techniques)
Chapter 3 Uke waza (blocking techniques)
Chapter 4 Osaekomi waza (immobilizations)
Chapter 5 Defense against attacks
Chapter 6 Newaza (ground techniques)
Chapter 7 Defense against weapons
Conclusion
Target areas
Glossary
Index
Bibliography and credits
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requires perseverance. The objective of ju jitsu is to neutralize an attack by any method as quickly as possible.The Handbook of Ju Jitsu looks at the history and development of the art, and then provides examples and instruction in the different techniques-each illustrated by step-by-step photography. These techniques include: striking, blocking, locks, groundwork and immobilization. As well as explaining each technique, the book teaches defenses against them.
With clear and concise text, and detailed photography, The Handbook of Ju Jitsu is an essential guide for martial arts enthusiasts.
Roy Inman has been involved in various forms of martial arts and is currently a Senior Instructor at the Budokwai Martial Arts Club in London and High Performance Coach at the University of Bath. He has coached many judo players to Olympic and World Championship medals.
Contents
Introduction Ju jitsu histroy and origins
Chapter 1 Training basics: safety and etiquette
Chapter 2 Atemi waza (striking techniques)
Chapter 3 Uke waza (blocking techniques)
Chapter 4 Osaekomi waza (immobilizations)
Chapter 5 Defense against attacks
Chapter 6 Newaza (ground techniques)
Chapter 7 Defense against weapons
Conclusion
Target areas
Glossary
Index
Bibliography and credits
Show Less
ISBN
076078096X / 9780760780961
Publication
Barnes & Noble New York