Library's review
'In 1953, Honorable Great Grandmaster James M. Mitose asked; What is Self Defense? (Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu). The quest for a definitive answer continues in this text, This is Self Defense? (Kenpo JiJitsu). One thing for sure, it can never be answered by the amassing of all the techniques, as they are
Review
'. . . I highly recommend it (Prof Ricardo's book) to anyone involved in the study of the martial arts. . . ' -- Professor Willy Cahill, 10th Dan Jujitsu, 7th Dan Judo. Coach of the U.S. Olympic Judo Teams in 1984 and 1988, the World Team 5 times, the Pan American Team twice and the Goodwill Games twice.
'. . . Martial artists of all styles can benefit from the contents of this book and I endorse it wholeheartedly. . . ' -- Prof. Timothy J. Lynch 9th Dan, Associate Grandmaster UKAA, Defensive Tactics Instructor Maryland Police Corps
'. . . This book is a must read for any serious martial artist whether a beginner or advanced practitioner. . . ' --Grandmaster Ernesto Presas, Arnis/Kombatan, IPMAF
Product Description
n 1953, the Honorable Great Grandmaster James M. Mitose posed the question in his book, “What Is Self Defense? (Kenpo JuJitsu). Since then, many practitioners of the martial arts have tried to answer this question with books on techniques and physical skills of the art. This is not a “how to do” book about techniques, rather, it is a book about principles and concepts relative to the study of Kenpo Jujitsu, blending the “science” with the “art.” This book links the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of Kenpo JuJitsu and addresses the “why” and “how” these principles and concepts work. This book is a must read for all serious martial artists, regardless of martial arts style.
I am very impressed with Prof. Ricardo's book 'This is Self Defense' (Kenpo Jujitsu) and I highly recommend it to anyone involved in the study of the martial arts. I enjoyed reading it and had trouble keeping it in my dojo because all my black belts wanted to read it too. Prof. Ricardo is a true martial artist, with his concepts he is able to take information from all styles and successfully integrate it into his own system, in my many years in the martial arts I have seen countless numbers try to integrate crossover information but with little to no real success. Prof. Ricardo is very successful combining healing, weapons, Kenpo and Jujitsu. He has trained under many of the worlds greatest Grandmaster's yet he remains humble and respectful to everyone. A real tribute to his teachers, he is always training looking for more information putting the concepts to the test while asking to be taught, always willing to learn your way. His book on concepts is the reflection of a life of dedication and his ability as a Professor, to share his quest for knowledge. It is the Essential Guide for the Conceptual Martial Artist.-Willy Cahill
To Whom it May Concern,
I have read Prof. Frank R. Ricardo's book, 'This is Self Defense (Kenpo Jujitsu). I think it is a very good book and I recommend martial artists read it. I have witnessed Prof. Ricardo going from Grandmaster's dojo to Grandmaster's dojo working and looking for constructive criticism. There are a lot of good concepts in the book and it will help a lot of martial artists advance their techniques. Prof. Ricardo is a hard working man with a lot of knowledge. I give this book a five star rating.
Senior Grandmaster Joseph S. Halbuna Kajukenbo, Unified World Martial Arts Federation
Joe Halbuna
As a 29-year plus fighting arts professional, 11 years as an executive protection specialist and a born and bread NYC street kid, this book covers it!
Prof. Frank Ricardo's approach is a no B.S. look at the true warrior's mindset. To quote one of Prof. Frank's statements 'It is idiotic to believe that anyone, regardless of their skill, can defend against a knife without being cut.'
The truth cuts deep, and so many don't want to deal with it.
This book is a can't put it down, informative view and instruction, on the fighting arts from someone who's truly been there!
I highly recommend this reading material.
Hank Hayes
It may be best to start with a few quotes from the many letters and autographed photos from the many martial arts legends in this book;
'Is a kowlageable work on martial arts literature and can be used as a guide to all martial arts systems'/ 'Master Ricardo's book stress concepts and the evolution of the martial arts' Signed Prof.Sig Kufferath 10th dan Kodenkan Danzan-Ryu Headmaster .
'To Grandmaster Frank Ricardo,you have done well with the Small Circle System, Signed Prof. Wally Jay 3/15/00
'To Master Ricardo The Ultimate Warrior 'Signed from Prof.Sig Kufferath 98'
'This book is a must read for any serious martial artist whether beginner or advanced practitioner. ' Signed Grandmaster Ernesto Presas
There are quotes from Special Forces soldiers, Commanders , about how Professor Ricardo directly improved battlefeild survivabilty and mission capability. There are testimonials from Police Defensive Tacticts Instuctors,Kripalu Yoga teachers,T'ai chi masters and so many more. They all speak in harmony the one truth Professor Ricardos Conceptual guide is ingenous!
The back cover says it all; ' In 1953, Honorable Great Grandmaster James M.Mittose asked; What is self Defense?' The quest for a definitive answer continues in this text this is self Defense (Kenpo JuJitsu), one thing for sure it can never be answered by the amassing of all the techniques,as the are infinite. but in the study of the concepts, the science's,the levels of transformations of life,physical,mental,and spiritual may be the Key!' Professor Frank R Ricardo Oct.7th 2000 .
The bottom line is the fact this book lives up to all of it! The best of the best it ROCKS!
Prof. Ricardo's book 'This is Self Defense(Kenpo Jujitsu) The Essential Guide For the Conceptual Martial Artis,' Is a book that goes beyond the technique and into what makes all the techniques work for all martial arts systems. One should read carfully and then apply the concepts to a specific technique and see how it works. Anyone who thinks that this book is not good because it doesn't show techniques then you don't know what you are talking about. This book should be read for the concepts and not for the pictures and then applied if you understand.-Aaron Winn
This book is amazing! I've read lots of martial arts books, and they all are limited to 'do it my way' picture sets that reveal little if anything. Professor Ricardo has broken this boundary by providing an intelligent look at 'the concepts that make all techniques work'. I've applied these concepts to my techniques, and now they're 300% tighter, cleaner and more efficient! Thank you Professor! ...-Bruce Hilton
Contents
Yin/yang theory
The four corners
Go slow and you'll go far
Dojo etiquette
The 'bad' question
The literacy of the martial arts
Preparation
Read the signs
The escalation curve; True self defense
Engagement
Deception
Move!
Unbalancing and deflection
Transitions
Transitional stabilitiy; Stances on the move
Motion in reverse
Concepts in kata
Punching; Action and reaction
Blending
Energy locks
Escaping
The vortex
The five bows
Economy of motion
Soft and hard
Rising and falling
Space and time; The grappler's secret
Pain as a motivational force
Throwing
Offense over defense
Sinawali; Overload the zone
The stick as a training tool
The 13 angles of attack
The 'sweet spot'
Knife fighting
Secondary hand concept
Conditional superiority
The cuintada
Chi
Dim mak
The shorin gate
The finger points to the moon
Thermodynamics
Meridians
Distinguishing the principal patterns of heatlh
Reading the signs of yin and yang
A list of prepared formulas
Questioning
The Icarus syndrome
The Ekido organism
Parting note
Show More
infinite. But in the study of the concepts, the science's, the levels of transformation of life, physical, mental, and spiritual may be the key!'-Professor Frank R. Ricardo October 7th, 2000Review
'. . . I highly recommend it (Prof Ricardo's book) to anyone involved in the study of the martial arts. . . ' -- Professor Willy Cahill, 10th Dan Jujitsu, 7th Dan Judo. Coach of the U.S. Olympic Judo Teams in 1984 and 1988, the World Team 5 times, the Pan American Team twice and the Goodwill Games twice.
'. . . Martial artists of all styles can benefit from the contents of this book and I endorse it wholeheartedly. . . ' -- Prof. Timothy J. Lynch 9th Dan, Associate Grandmaster UKAA, Defensive Tactics Instructor Maryland Police Corps
'. . . This book is a must read for any serious martial artist whether a beginner or advanced practitioner. . . ' --Grandmaster Ernesto Presas, Arnis/Kombatan, IPMAF
Product Description
n 1953, the Honorable Great Grandmaster James M. Mitose posed the question in his book, “What Is Self Defense? (Kenpo JuJitsu). Since then, many practitioners of the martial arts have tried to answer this question with books on techniques and physical skills of the art. This is not a “how to do” book about techniques, rather, it is a book about principles and concepts relative to the study of Kenpo Jujitsu, blending the “science” with the “art.” This book links the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of Kenpo JuJitsu and addresses the “why” and “how” these principles and concepts work. This book is a must read for all serious martial artists, regardless of martial arts style.
I am very impressed with Prof. Ricardo's book 'This is Self Defense' (Kenpo Jujitsu) and I highly recommend it to anyone involved in the study of the martial arts. I enjoyed reading it and had trouble keeping it in my dojo because all my black belts wanted to read it too. Prof. Ricardo is a true martial artist, with his concepts he is able to take information from all styles and successfully integrate it into his own system, in my many years in the martial arts I have seen countless numbers try to integrate crossover information but with little to no real success. Prof. Ricardo is very successful combining healing, weapons, Kenpo and Jujitsu. He has trained under many of the worlds greatest Grandmaster's yet he remains humble and respectful to everyone. A real tribute to his teachers, he is always training looking for more information putting the concepts to the test while asking to be taught, always willing to learn your way. His book on concepts is the reflection of a life of dedication and his ability as a Professor, to share his quest for knowledge. It is the Essential Guide for the Conceptual Martial Artist.-Willy Cahill
To Whom it May Concern,
I have read Prof. Frank R. Ricardo's book, 'This is Self Defense (Kenpo Jujitsu). I think it is a very good book and I recommend martial artists read it. I have witnessed Prof. Ricardo going from Grandmaster's dojo to Grandmaster's dojo working and looking for constructive criticism. There are a lot of good concepts in the book and it will help a lot of martial artists advance their techniques. Prof. Ricardo is a hard working man with a lot of knowledge. I give this book a five star rating.
Senior Grandmaster Joseph S. Halbuna Kajukenbo, Unified World Martial Arts Federation
Joe Halbuna
As a 29-year plus fighting arts professional, 11 years as an executive protection specialist and a born and bread NYC street kid, this book covers it!
Prof. Frank Ricardo's approach is a no B.S. look at the true warrior's mindset. To quote one of Prof. Frank's statements 'It is idiotic to believe that anyone, regardless of their skill, can defend against a knife without being cut.'
The truth cuts deep, and so many don't want to deal with it.
This book is a can't put it down, informative view and instruction, on the fighting arts from someone who's truly been there!
I highly recommend this reading material.
Hank Hayes
It may be best to start with a few quotes from the many letters and autographed photos from the many martial arts legends in this book;
'Is a kowlageable work on martial arts literature and can be used as a guide to all martial arts systems'/ 'Master Ricardo's book stress concepts and the evolution of the martial arts' Signed Prof.Sig Kufferath 10th dan Kodenkan Danzan-Ryu Headmaster .
'To Grandmaster Frank Ricardo,you have done well with the Small Circle System, Signed Prof. Wally Jay 3/15/00
'To Master Ricardo The Ultimate Warrior 'Signed from Prof.Sig Kufferath 98'
'This book is a must read for any serious martial artist whether beginner or advanced practitioner. ' Signed Grandmaster Ernesto Presas
There are quotes from Special Forces soldiers, Commanders , about how Professor Ricardo directly improved battlefeild survivabilty and mission capability. There are testimonials from Police Defensive Tacticts Instuctors,Kripalu Yoga teachers,T'ai chi masters and so many more. They all speak in harmony the one truth Professor Ricardos Conceptual guide is ingenous!
The back cover says it all; ' In 1953, Honorable Great Grandmaster James M.Mittose asked; What is self Defense?' The quest for a definitive answer continues in this text this is self Defense (Kenpo JuJitsu), one thing for sure it can never be answered by the amassing of all the techniques,as the are infinite. but in the study of the concepts, the science's,the levels of transformations of life,physical,mental,and spiritual may be the Key!' Professor Frank R Ricardo Oct.7th 2000 .
The bottom line is the fact this book lives up to all of it! The best of the best it ROCKS!
Prof. Ricardo's book 'This is Self Defense(Kenpo Jujitsu) The Essential Guide For the Conceptual Martial Artis,' Is a book that goes beyond the technique and into what makes all the techniques work for all martial arts systems. One should read carfully and then apply the concepts to a specific technique and see how it works. Anyone who thinks that this book is not good because it doesn't show techniques then you don't know what you are talking about. This book should be read for the concepts and not for the pictures and then applied if you understand.-Aaron Winn
This book is amazing! I've read lots of martial arts books, and they all are limited to 'do it my way' picture sets that reveal little if anything. Professor Ricardo has broken this boundary by providing an intelligent look at 'the concepts that make all techniques work'. I've applied these concepts to my techniques, and now they're 300% tighter, cleaner and more efficient! Thank you Professor! ...-Bruce Hilton
Contents
Yin/yang theory
The four corners
Go slow and you'll go far
Dojo etiquette
The 'bad' question
The literacy of the martial arts
Preparation
Read the signs
The escalation curve; True self defense
Engagement
Deception
Move!
Unbalancing and deflection
Transitions
Transitional stabilitiy; Stances on the move
Motion in reverse
Concepts in kata
Punching; Action and reaction
Blending
Energy locks
Escaping
The vortex
The five bows
Economy of motion
Soft and hard
Rising and falling
Space and time; The grappler's secret
Pain as a motivational force
Throwing
Offense over defense
Sinawali; Overload the zone
The stick as a training tool
The 13 angles of attack
The 'sweet spot'
Knife fighting
Secondary hand concept
Conditional superiority
The cuintada
Chi
Dim mak
The shorin gate
The finger points to the moon
Thermodynamics
Meridians
Distinguishing the principal patterns of heatlh
Reading the signs of yin and yang
A list of prepared formulas
Questioning
The Icarus syndrome
The Ekido organism
Parting note
Show Less
Genres
ISBN
970589603
Publication
Omni Inc. 496 Parsonfield Road Limerick, ME 04048