Jiu-Jitsu For Beginners-An Illustrated Introduction to the World's Hottest Martial Arts Discipline

Learn to harness the amazing power of jiu-jitsu from one of the world's leading instructors.

Martial arts are more popular today than they have ever been, and jiu-jitsu is one of the most practiced martial arts disciplines in the world. It is perfect both for beginners looking for vigorous exercise

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as well as serious fighters looking to take part in the booming culture of mixed martial arts competition. Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners guides the reader through the requirements of the novice jiu-jitsu belts. Using clear, step-by-step instructions illustrated by more than two hundred vivid full-color photographs, it covers everything a beginner to jiu-jitsu needs to know:

The history of jiu-jitsu.
Mental and physical preparation for training.
Strikes, throws, locks, groundwork, and weapon defense.
A practical application of self-defense principles.
And much more!

David Walker is the former director of the Jitsu Foundation, one of the largest jiu-jitsu organizations in the U.K. Still an active member of the organization, David holds the fighting grade of sandan, the highest attainable within the Jitsu Foundation, and the highest teaching grade of tertiary fellow.

Richard Goulding is a photographer specializing in advertising and corporate work. He is a senior instructor in jiu-jitsu and teaches at a club, and nationally he has taught the highest grades within the Jitsu Foundation.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Foreword
1 Introduction
A basic history of jiu-jitsu
Martial arts in the 21st century
Myths and reality
Anyone can do jiu-jitsu
Preparing to train
Getting in close
Thinking about weapons
2 Yellow belt
Traditional techniques
Self-defense
3 Orange belt
Traditional techniques
Self-defense
4 Green belt
Traditional techniques
Self-defense
5 The next steps
Glossary
Index

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