Jujitsu: Basic Techniques of the Gentle Art (Japanese Arts, 425)

by George Kirby

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"If you are a student of jujitsu, judo, aikido, or karate, or a fan of the martial arts, this book by George Kirby's will help you connect the dots between concepts and techniques. It deals with the theory and application of circular movement and the unstoppable vortex created that allows you to execute techniques quickly and effectively with minimal effort on your part. You will learn how to use an opponent's momentum against him in devastating fashion through appropriate application of his show more and your 'ki' (energy), 'kuzushi' (off-balancing) and proper positioning of your 'saiki tanden' (center). Maximizing the elements of circular movement in using an opponent's energy against him results in fast and effective control during an attack." - Publisher annotation. show less

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Technical principles of jujitsu
1 Preparations
Ready position
Basic side fall
basic back roll/fall
Basic forward roll
Basic forward fall
2 Basic techniques
Basic one-arm hip throw
Wristlock-lift submission
Basic drop throw
Wrist-press submission
Leg lift
Groin stomp
Drop throw
Cheekbone strike
Throat (Trachea) attack
Chin or nose turn
Elbow strike
Basic hand throw
Wrist or elbow snap submission
Outer sweeping hip throw
Corkscrew
Armbar rear throw
Shoulderlock submission
Armbar winding throw
Armbar submission
Outer rear sweeping throw
Neck throw
Scissor-choke submission
Inner sweeping hip throw
Knee-drop submission
Stomach throw
Lapel choke
Floating drop throw
Shoulderlock pin
Forward finger throw
Body winding throw
Armbar to shoulderlock pin
Leg lift throw
Inner rear show more sweeping throw
Groin attack
Knuckle-press takedown
Wristlock-lift come-along
Groin attack
Knuckle-press takedown
Wristlock-lift come-along
Armlock come-along
Nervewheel throw
thumb winding throw
Sleeve pivot thorw
wristlock takedonw
Shoulderlock rear takedown
Sulderlock come-along
Elbow-turn takedown
Neck-scissor submission
elbow-roll takedown
Elbow lift
Head winding throw
Rear leg-lift throw
Lapel wheel throw
Hip throw
3 Basic techniques for different types of attacks
Appendix: Scoring criteria for rank examinations
Glossary
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George Kirby is a 10supth/sup-degree black belt in jujitsu as well as an internationally recognized martial arts instructor and author. He is the 2007 Black Belt Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year. He has been teaching the art since 1967. The author of books, DVDs and magazine articles, Kirby is also the co-founder of the American Ju-Jitsu show more Association (an educational foundation and amateur athletic organization), a tactics consultant for the Los Angeles Police Department and organizer of the popular Camp Budoshin in California. show less

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Sports and Leisure, Nonfiction, Health & Wellness
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796.815Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsSportsWrestling / Martial Arts, Judo, KarateMartial artsAsian martial arts
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GV1114 .K57Geography, Anthropology and RecreationRecreation. LeisureRecreation. LeisureSportsFighting sports: Bullfighting, boxing, fencing, etc.
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