Library's review
The Yabe School of Jiu-Jitsu. The Japanese system of physical training and self-defense. Originally published by Clark, Dudley & Co., London, 1904. 5 vols., 652 pages.
Dear Fellow Martial Artist:
Imagine being taught by a legendary Jiu-Jitsu Master. One who was responsible for bringing Jiu-Jitsu to
What would this course teach you? What secrets would be shared? What real nuggets of gold would you learn? How would you feel if you missed out on it?
Hi, my name is Jim Fortunato, I've been fortunate enough to train with some of the best grapplers and Jiu-Jitsu experts alive today...and I've learned some truly great techniques from them. However, if a 'genie in a bottle' ever granted me one wish to train with any martial art expert I wanted. I'd 'wish' I could go back in time and train with Master Y.K. Yabe.
The bad news is this can never happen...The good news is I figured out a way to have the next best thing...and so can you!
Major Martial Art Announcement
--The Time Has Come For--
The Re-Release of The Yabe School of Jiu Jitsu!
More than 100 years has past since the original Yabe School of Jiu-Jitsu Training Course was made available to the public by mail order. However, through this exclusive offer, you are invited to join the elite few who have access to this time-capsuled information!
Here's the bottom Line:
The 1904 Yabe School of Jiu-Jitsu is now available to you! All 5 original books were collectively and originally titled: A Course of Instruction in Jiu-Jitsu.
First: I've gone through great length to re-scan, re-publish and include every single photo and piece of text contained in this course. It truly is a unique and rare part of martial art history.
Second: I've spent countless hours studying, training and filming every Yabe Jiu Jitsu technique and training application found in the original course.
This course has several key elements that will make you a better Martial Artist, athlete, competitor and technician:
1. It contains the complete Jiu-Jitsu curriculum as taught by Master Y.K. Yabe! With over 100 detailed lessons and illustrated photos!
2. Secret techniques revealed for the first time in over 100 years! Part of my goal in re-releasing this course is to bring back to you martial art techniques and secret strategies that were thought to be lost forever! By the way the first move alone will make this course worthwhile to you! It's a dynamic way to throw someone that I wish I knew 10 years ago.
3. Your skills will greatly improve! I believe the martial art and ju jitsu masters of our time are so great because they have always continued to learn. They stay 'students of the game'. And as long as you continue to and lear your skills will automatically improve naturally.
4. Tons of training information, techniques and photos! Yabe Jiu-Jitsu students were tough! This whole course is packed with technique after technique! It also includes a look into their extremely disciplined lifestyle. You'll get an inside peek at what it was like to train Yabe style.
5. The opportunity to learn one of the oldest martial art curriculums of all time! In the early 1990's when the Gracie family came to the U.S. they shocked the world with the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. However, the roots of Jiu-Jitsu in the U.S. trace back way before Helio Gracie. Master Y.K. Yabe was the first pioneer in bringing Jiu Jitsu successfully to the U.S.
Learn Jiu-Jitsu...1904 style!
Master Yae Kichi Yabe announced publicly that Jiu-Jitsu was 'the most wonderful system of physical training and self-defense in the world!' Kinda similar to when Helio Gracie and the Gracie family publicly challenged anyone who would take them on in Brazil. Helio's challenge became known as the 'Gracie Challenge'...I wonder back in 1904 if word got out about the 'Yabe Challenge'?
Master Yabe boldly claimed: 'It is the persistent practice of Jiu-Jitsu that the Japanese owe their courage and success in battle, their almost superhuman strength and power of endurance, their low death rate and their material progress.'
As a martial artist, instructor and collector this got my attention big time!
And I'm sure this system of physical training and self-defense will interest you!
Yabe Jiu Jitsu embodies the ideal principles of attaining perfect health and physical development! 'As a means of self defense Jiu-Jitsu is as potent at short range as the deadliest weapon...and a knowledge of its self-preserving principles renders a man or woman invulnerable to every form of vicious attack.' (Quote taken from Master Y.K. Yabe)
Master Yae Kichi Yabe was from the Ten-Shin Ryu School of Japan. He was the most successful teacher of the art in all of Japan. He was delegated to teach all the secrets of this ancient Japanese art to Americans at the turn of the century.
Master Y.K. Yabe's 1904 Mail Order Course explains and makes clear the principles of his Jiu-Jitsu System in a manner that truly captures the essense of the art during that time. If you want to learn the progression and evolution of Ju Jitsu in the U.S. over the past 100 years this is where it started.
In 1904 Master Y. K. Yabe made this course available so long as the edition lasted. And until now the complete collection was never in the hands of anyone inside the United States. In fact I searched over 3 countries for over a year and a half to be able to bring this martial art treasure to you! Each lesson is fully illustrated and each technique has been filmed and is clearly detailed on the DVD's. The entire collection was carefully reformatted to be able to bring to you the official techniques of the Yabe School of Jiu-Jitsu. You'll get the 5 manuals plus the training DVD's.
Religiously Guarded Secrets Revealed!
At the turn off the century the principles of the Yabe style of Jiu-Jitsu were religiously guarded for over 2,000 years. By an imperial edict the teaching of the system was forbidden outside of Japan. The friendly feeling existing between Japan and the U.S. was the instrumental factor in the release of this system from its oath-bound secrecy. As a result Master Yabe was delegated to teach, without reserve, all the secrets of this ancient art to Americans in the early 1900's.
Yabe Jiu-Jitsu Vol. 1 - 5 are intensely interesting. They explain the principles of Jiu-Jitsu in a very pure way. Because it was written by Yae Kichi Yabe himself there was no outside, American influence. It's really a pure Japanese approach to Ju Jitsu.
The 5 Volume Mail Order course contain illustrations and written descriptions for each lesson. However, sometimes interpreting techniques from books and manuals allow can be a bit of a challenge. So my Yabe Jiu Jitsu DVD's contain even more detail of each Yabe technique. I also include several variations and ways to execute each move. Please keep in mind I've studied these manuals extensively, and have been training in the arts for almost 20 years. With that said, understand that my interpretation of the techniques may be slightly different that what Master Yabe taught.
The bottom line is that since no-one was there is 1904 and there is no film of Yabe in action, we cannot really know every detail of 'his techniques'. What I can tell you is that you will love these DVD's...(my own students do)...In fact you'll see one of them in the DVD's as my partner.
5 Bold Quotes from Master Y.K. Yabe
Quote 1:
'Yabe Jiu-Jitsu embraces a system of physical training, which, without artificial means, develops every muscle and tissue and strengthens every organ in the human body.'
Quote 2:
'Although the Japanese are small in stature, they seemed to possess the most perfect physical development of any nationality. They attributed their wonderful strength and power of endurance solely to the practice of Jiu-Jitsu.'
Quote 3:
'A knowledge of its self-preserving principles makes the timid man bold, courageous and self-reliant.'
Quote 4:
'There are many techniques in this book that will enable a man of average strength to dispose of the most formidable antagonist with an ease and rapidity which is astonishing. Once a person is skilled in the art of the Jiu Jitsu 'holds', it is utterly useless for an opponent to offer resistance.'
Quote 5:
'It makes no difference how unequally matched in size or strength the contestants may be, a knowledge of Jiu Jitsu will enable a child of 14 years old to overcome and render powerless a man of thrice his strength.'
...Master Yabe truly had a way with words...
Master Yae Kichi Yabe was the most successful teacher of the art in all of Japan before he was selected to give instructions in Jiu-Jitsu to Americans by correspondence in 1904.
Here are some of the benefits contained in each volume of The Yabe School of Jiu-Jitsu Manuals and DVD Home Study Course:
Volume 5: Higher Course
* The Goblins Grip is one of the most interesting techniques you'll learn. This was used primarily by the police and detectives in the early 1900's.
* How and why the Japanese relied on 'Vital Touches'
* Tsukuri will help you create an opening to set up for a throw every time.
* Learn to execute a side leg sweep with Ushiro-Daoshi. Also learn a half-nelson variation that will take your opponent immediately to the ground.
* Learn to apply the Tachi defense when someone attacks you with a stick or club.
* Have you ever gone against someone with super strength? Once you learn Sutemi you need not fear defeat from a more powerful adversary. (I love this move!)
* Submit your opponent from the standing position with Ude-Hishigi. This move is so simple it starts with a simple wrist grab.
* Why a simple headbutt may be your best defense from a front scarf hold. Youll also learn a double arm wrap to avoid this attack on you.
* Learn how to use your knees and elbows especially when your opponent gets good wrist control on you.
* Throw a guy completely over your back once you have 2 on 1 arm control.
* The Tsukikage - 'Vital Touch'--old school but still effective if delivered properly.
* The side head and arm choke teaches you how to take a guy down, get his back and choke him out.
* The Korobi drill will show you how to land safely in case your opponent takes you to the ground.
* A super quick kill that allows you to take a guys back and collar choke him from the feet or from a ground position.
* If your adversary draws a weapon against you learn why its vital for you to take the initiative rather than wait for you opponent to make the first move. Tai-To teaches you this plus 3 exclusive weapon defenses.
* Learn why Akenoma'Thumb on the Throat' technique is vital for you to use against multiple attackers.
* An explanation of 'Vital Touches' and how to avoid them. Plus 3 of the most effective ones for you to use.
* Learn the Katsu Vivification technique in case an opponent or attacker passes out on you.
* Plus 2 Charts which include the vital points on them.
* Volume 5 contains a total of 29 lessons with 98 illustrated photos!
Contents
Lesson 96: Tengu-Goblins grip-Ate-Vital touch
Lesson 97: Tengu-Goblins grip-Osae-Capture
Lesson 98: Tengu-Goblins grip-Nawa-kake-Roping
Lesson 99: Tsukurii-Creating of opening-Keri-Kick
Lesson 100: Ushiro-daoshi-Falling backward-Offensive
Lesson 101: Ushiro-daoshi-Falling backward-Defensive
Lesson 102: Taichi-Sword-Men-Striking straight at the face
Lesson 103: Sutemi-Giving up oneself-Offensive
Lesson 104: Sutemi-Giving up oneself-Defensive
Lesson 105: Ude-hishigi-Arm breaking-Offensive
Lesson 106: Ude-hishigi-Arm breaking-Defensive
Lesson 107: Iri-tori-umakui-ate-Scarf holding vital touch-Offensive
Lesson 108: Iri-tori-umakui-ate-Scarf holding vital touch-Defensive
Lesson 109: Suigetsu-Vital touch at stomach-Offensive
Lesson 110: Suigetsu-ate-Vital touch at stomach-Defensive
Lesson 111: Suigetsu-ate-Vital touch at stomach-Retouch
Lesson 112: Ate-to-ura-ate-Touch and counter touch-Te-no-fuchi-with the hand's edge
Lesson 113: Ate-to-ura-ate-Touch and counter touch-Tsukikage-ate-Vital touch
Lesson 114: Ate-to-ura-ate-Touch and counter touch-Ura-to-ura-no-ura-Defense and counter defense
Lesson 115: Nori-Landing-Korobi-Falling
Lesson 116: Tsukuri-Creation of opening-Mawari-iri-Rounding with scarf
Lesson 117: Kyoki-Weapon-Tai-to-When sword is worn
Lesson 118: Kyoki-Weapon-Ura-tai-to-Defense when sword is drawn
Lesson 119: Kyoki-Weapon-Batto-When sword is drawn
Lesson 120: Ate-no-kokoroe-Methods of dealing vital touches-Akenoma-Thumb on the throat
Lesson 121: Ate-no-kokoroe-Methods of dealing vital touches-Komekami-Lower jaw
Lesson 122: Ate-no-kokoroe-Methods of dealing vital touches-Atama-Counter touch at base of brain
Lesson 123: Iri-tori-umakui-Scarf holding for vital touch-Ura-ate-Defense by vital touch
Lesson 124: Katsu-Vivification-Raiko-Lighting restoration
Lesson 125: Katsu-Vivification-Kensie-Restoring the dead
Dear Fellow Martial Artist:
Imagine being taught by a legendary Jiu-Jitsu Master. One who was responsible for bringing Jiu-Jitsu to
Show More
the United States way back in 1904. Imagine learning authentic Japanese Ju Jitsu techniques from the worlds oldest Japanese Ju-Jitsu Course ever assembled. Imagine learning this breakthrough curriculum not shared anywhere else that you can instantly add to your Martial Art training regime.What would this course teach you? What secrets would be shared? What real nuggets of gold would you learn? How would you feel if you missed out on it?
Hi, my name is Jim Fortunato, I've been fortunate enough to train with some of the best grapplers and Jiu-Jitsu experts alive today...and I've learned some truly great techniques from them. However, if a 'genie in a bottle' ever granted me one wish to train with any martial art expert I wanted. I'd 'wish' I could go back in time and train with Master Y.K. Yabe.
The bad news is this can never happen...The good news is I figured out a way to have the next best thing...and so can you!
Major Martial Art Announcement
--The Time Has Come For--
The Re-Release of The Yabe School of Jiu Jitsu!
More than 100 years has past since the original Yabe School of Jiu-Jitsu Training Course was made available to the public by mail order. However, through this exclusive offer, you are invited to join the elite few who have access to this time-capsuled information!
Here's the bottom Line:
The 1904 Yabe School of Jiu-Jitsu is now available to you! All 5 original books were collectively and originally titled: A Course of Instruction in Jiu-Jitsu.
First: I've gone through great length to re-scan, re-publish and include every single photo and piece of text contained in this course. It truly is a unique and rare part of martial art history.
Second: I've spent countless hours studying, training and filming every Yabe Jiu Jitsu technique and training application found in the original course.
This course has several key elements that will make you a better Martial Artist, athlete, competitor and technician:
1. It contains the complete Jiu-Jitsu curriculum as taught by Master Y.K. Yabe! With over 100 detailed lessons and illustrated photos!
2. Secret techniques revealed for the first time in over 100 years! Part of my goal in re-releasing this course is to bring back to you martial art techniques and secret strategies that were thought to be lost forever! By the way the first move alone will make this course worthwhile to you! It's a dynamic way to throw someone that I wish I knew 10 years ago.
3. Your skills will greatly improve! I believe the martial art and ju jitsu masters of our time are so great because they have always continued to learn. They stay 'students of the game'. And as long as you continue to and lear your skills will automatically improve naturally.
4. Tons of training information, techniques and photos! Yabe Jiu-Jitsu students were tough! This whole course is packed with technique after technique! It also includes a look into their extremely disciplined lifestyle. You'll get an inside peek at what it was like to train Yabe style.
5. The opportunity to learn one of the oldest martial art curriculums of all time! In the early 1990's when the Gracie family came to the U.S. they shocked the world with the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. However, the roots of Jiu-Jitsu in the U.S. trace back way before Helio Gracie. Master Y.K. Yabe was the first pioneer in bringing Jiu Jitsu successfully to the U.S.
Learn Jiu-Jitsu...1904 style!
Master Yae Kichi Yabe announced publicly that Jiu-Jitsu was 'the most wonderful system of physical training and self-defense in the world!' Kinda similar to when Helio Gracie and the Gracie family publicly challenged anyone who would take them on in Brazil. Helio's challenge became known as the 'Gracie Challenge'...I wonder back in 1904 if word got out about the 'Yabe Challenge'?
Master Yabe boldly claimed: 'It is the persistent practice of Jiu-Jitsu that the Japanese owe their courage and success in battle, their almost superhuman strength and power of endurance, their low death rate and their material progress.'
As a martial artist, instructor and collector this got my attention big time!
And I'm sure this system of physical training and self-defense will interest you!
Yabe Jiu Jitsu embodies the ideal principles of attaining perfect health and physical development! 'As a means of self defense Jiu-Jitsu is as potent at short range as the deadliest weapon...and a knowledge of its self-preserving principles renders a man or woman invulnerable to every form of vicious attack.' (Quote taken from Master Y.K. Yabe)
Master Yae Kichi Yabe was from the Ten-Shin Ryu School of Japan. He was the most successful teacher of the art in all of Japan. He was delegated to teach all the secrets of this ancient Japanese art to Americans at the turn of the century.
Master Y.K. Yabe's 1904 Mail Order Course explains and makes clear the principles of his Jiu-Jitsu System in a manner that truly captures the essense of the art during that time. If you want to learn the progression and evolution of Ju Jitsu in the U.S. over the past 100 years this is where it started.
In 1904 Master Y. K. Yabe made this course available so long as the edition lasted. And until now the complete collection was never in the hands of anyone inside the United States. In fact I searched over 3 countries for over a year and a half to be able to bring this martial art treasure to you! Each lesson is fully illustrated and each technique has been filmed and is clearly detailed on the DVD's. The entire collection was carefully reformatted to be able to bring to you the official techniques of the Yabe School of Jiu-Jitsu. You'll get the 5 manuals plus the training DVD's.
Religiously Guarded Secrets Revealed!
At the turn off the century the principles of the Yabe style of Jiu-Jitsu were religiously guarded for over 2,000 years. By an imperial edict the teaching of the system was forbidden outside of Japan. The friendly feeling existing between Japan and the U.S. was the instrumental factor in the release of this system from its oath-bound secrecy. As a result Master Yabe was delegated to teach, without reserve, all the secrets of this ancient art to Americans in the early 1900's.
Yabe Jiu-Jitsu Vol. 1 - 5 are intensely interesting. They explain the principles of Jiu-Jitsu in a very pure way. Because it was written by Yae Kichi Yabe himself there was no outside, American influence. It's really a pure Japanese approach to Ju Jitsu.
The 5 Volume Mail Order course contain illustrations and written descriptions for each lesson. However, sometimes interpreting techniques from books and manuals allow can be a bit of a challenge. So my Yabe Jiu Jitsu DVD's contain even more detail of each Yabe technique. I also include several variations and ways to execute each move. Please keep in mind I've studied these manuals extensively, and have been training in the arts for almost 20 years. With that said, understand that my interpretation of the techniques may be slightly different that what Master Yabe taught.
The bottom line is that since no-one was there is 1904 and there is no film of Yabe in action, we cannot really know every detail of 'his techniques'. What I can tell you is that you will love these DVD's...(my own students do)...In fact you'll see one of them in the DVD's as my partner.
5 Bold Quotes from Master Y.K. Yabe
Quote 1:
'Yabe Jiu-Jitsu embraces a system of physical training, which, without artificial means, develops every muscle and tissue and strengthens every organ in the human body.'
Quote 2:
'Although the Japanese are small in stature, they seemed to possess the most perfect physical development of any nationality. They attributed their wonderful strength and power of endurance solely to the practice of Jiu-Jitsu.'
Quote 3:
'A knowledge of its self-preserving principles makes the timid man bold, courageous and self-reliant.'
Quote 4:
'There are many techniques in this book that will enable a man of average strength to dispose of the most formidable antagonist with an ease and rapidity which is astonishing. Once a person is skilled in the art of the Jiu Jitsu 'holds', it is utterly useless for an opponent to offer resistance.'
Quote 5:
'It makes no difference how unequally matched in size or strength the contestants may be, a knowledge of Jiu Jitsu will enable a child of 14 years old to overcome and render powerless a man of thrice his strength.'
...Master Yabe truly had a way with words...
Master Yae Kichi Yabe was the most successful teacher of the art in all of Japan before he was selected to give instructions in Jiu-Jitsu to Americans by correspondence in 1904.
Here are some of the benefits contained in each volume of The Yabe School of Jiu-Jitsu Manuals and DVD Home Study Course:
Volume 5: Higher Course
* The Goblins Grip is one of the most interesting techniques you'll learn. This was used primarily by the police and detectives in the early 1900's.
* How and why the Japanese relied on 'Vital Touches'
* Tsukuri will help you create an opening to set up for a throw every time.
* Learn to execute a side leg sweep with Ushiro-Daoshi. Also learn a half-nelson variation that will take your opponent immediately to the ground.
* Learn to apply the Tachi defense when someone attacks you with a stick or club.
* Have you ever gone against someone with super strength? Once you learn Sutemi you need not fear defeat from a more powerful adversary. (I love this move!)
* Submit your opponent from the standing position with Ude-Hishigi. This move is so simple it starts with a simple wrist grab.
* Why a simple headbutt may be your best defense from a front scarf hold. Youll also learn a double arm wrap to avoid this attack on you.
* Learn how to use your knees and elbows especially when your opponent gets good wrist control on you.
* Throw a guy completely over your back once you have 2 on 1 arm control.
* The Tsukikage - 'Vital Touch'--old school but still effective if delivered properly.
* The side head and arm choke teaches you how to take a guy down, get his back and choke him out.
* The Korobi drill will show you how to land safely in case your opponent takes you to the ground.
* A super quick kill that allows you to take a guys back and collar choke him from the feet or from a ground position.
* If your adversary draws a weapon against you learn why its vital for you to take the initiative rather than wait for you opponent to make the first move. Tai-To teaches you this plus 3 exclusive weapon defenses.
* Learn why Akenoma'Thumb on the Throat' technique is vital for you to use against multiple attackers.
* An explanation of 'Vital Touches' and how to avoid them. Plus 3 of the most effective ones for you to use.
* Learn the Katsu Vivification technique in case an opponent or attacker passes out on you.
* Plus 2 Charts which include the vital points on them.
* Volume 5 contains a total of 29 lessons with 98 illustrated photos!
Contents
Lesson 96: Tengu-Goblins grip-Ate-Vital touch
Lesson 97: Tengu-Goblins grip-Osae-Capture
Lesson 98: Tengu-Goblins grip-Nawa-kake-Roping
Lesson 99: Tsukurii-Creating of opening-Keri-Kick
Lesson 100: Ushiro-daoshi-Falling backward-Offensive
Lesson 101: Ushiro-daoshi-Falling backward-Defensive
Lesson 102: Taichi-Sword-Men-Striking straight at the face
Lesson 103: Sutemi-Giving up oneself-Offensive
Lesson 104: Sutemi-Giving up oneself-Defensive
Lesson 105: Ude-hishigi-Arm breaking-Offensive
Lesson 106: Ude-hishigi-Arm breaking-Defensive
Lesson 107: Iri-tori-umakui-ate-Scarf holding vital touch-Offensive
Lesson 108: Iri-tori-umakui-ate-Scarf holding vital touch-Defensive
Lesson 109: Suigetsu-Vital touch at stomach-Offensive
Lesson 110: Suigetsu-ate-Vital touch at stomach-Defensive
Lesson 111: Suigetsu-ate-Vital touch at stomach-Retouch
Lesson 112: Ate-to-ura-ate-Touch and counter touch-Te-no-fuchi-with the hand's edge
Lesson 113: Ate-to-ura-ate-Touch and counter touch-Tsukikage-ate-Vital touch
Lesson 114: Ate-to-ura-ate-Touch and counter touch-Ura-to-ura-no-ura-Defense and counter defense
Lesson 115: Nori-Landing-Korobi-Falling
Lesson 116: Tsukuri-Creation of opening-Mawari-iri-Rounding with scarf
Lesson 117: Kyoki-Weapon-Tai-to-When sword is worn
Lesson 118: Kyoki-Weapon-Ura-tai-to-Defense when sword is drawn
Lesson 119: Kyoki-Weapon-Batto-When sword is drawn
Lesson 120: Ate-no-kokoroe-Methods of dealing vital touches-Akenoma-Thumb on the throat
Lesson 121: Ate-no-kokoroe-Methods of dealing vital touches-Komekami-Lower jaw
Lesson 122: Ate-no-kokoroe-Methods of dealing vital touches-Atama-Counter touch at base of brain
Lesson 123: Iri-tori-umakui-Scarf holding for vital touch-Ura-ate-Defense by vital touch
Lesson 124: Katsu-Vivification-Raiko-Lighting restoration
Lesson 125: Katsu-Vivification-Kensie-Restoring the dead
Show Less
Publication
Jim Fortunato