Jujitsu History Books

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The faces and stories of the sprawling Gracie family, who transformed Brazilian jiu-jitsu from an unknown street technique into the dominant form of martial arts today, are captured here. Introduced are Grandmaster Helio Gracie, who as a frail boy in Brazil in the 1930s developed the art, creating leverage techniques that allowed him to overcome other martial artists, regardless of size or strength; Rickson Gracie, the mystical family champion who has never been defeated in combat; and Royce Gracie, the most famous active martial artist in the United States, who put Brazilian jiu-jitsu on the map by winning the first three Ultimate Fighting Championships before the largest pay-per-view audiences in history. In addition to stunning action shots of the Gracies in all the legendary matches and their unique perspectives on what really went on during those fights, this book includes archival photos of the family, from their beginnings in Brazil in the 1930 to the present day and the new generation of champions. Fans will learn of Renzo's transformation from Rio street brawler to New York celebrity and revered teacher; of Royce and Royler's exploits as mischievous kids; and of Rickson's battle against one of Rio's toughest drug gangs.

This book discusses classical Japanese jiu-jitsu, presenting the history of the art as it can best be reconstructed, along with many illustrations and discussions of the techniques. Just as with the approximately 200-300 schools of swordsmanship that existed between 1000 A.D. and the mid-1800's, when they went into decline (with only about 15 surviving today), there were many styles also of jiu-jitsu, often associated with a particular martial art tradition that included training in the yari (spear), naginata (halberd), the bow, and various other weapons, but most importantly, the sword, as in the famous Kashima-Shinryu style that Karl Friday has capably discussed in his scholarly book, Legacies of the Sword.

Here Craig attempts to do the same thing for jiu-jitsu and I think succeeds very well. Except for articles in various martial arts journals, there is no book accessible to the general reader that deals with this important topic. Overall, a fine book with much valuable information that should be of interest to martial artists with an interest in the old school or koryu Japanese arts.

This book covers the Samurai pretty well. Unlike alot of the other books I've seen, this book covers all samurai periods from the earliest to the latest. It goes fairly in depth with armour and weapons giving accurate dates to everything. Loads of colour photos and drawings.

This should be the first book you buy on Samurai, even though it may not be you're last. Will impress non-beginners as well.

The Code of the Samurai is a four-hundred-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping the behavior of modern Japanese government, corporations, society, and individuals, as well as in shaping the modern Martial Artsl arts within Japan and internationally. The Japanese original of this book has been one of the primary sources on the tenets of Bushido, a way of thought that remains fascinating to the modern world, East and West.

Jujitsu Techniques Books

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This has got to be one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu books around. With 110 techniques there's certainly plenty here to keep you going for a very long time. I've read and heard some people say that the book contains only beginner techniques, but I'm willing to bet a handfull of cash that these people can't pull off the techniques in the book like it's second nature to them - until you get to that point the book is most definately valuable.

The book is top quality with several colour photographs of each technique broken down into each important aspect of the move. The demonstrations sometimes miss tiny bits out (and I mean tiny), but you would easily figure these things out for yourself as you drill the techniques.

In recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others, the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracie - one of the most successful athletes in the world-renowned Gracie family reveals the inner workings of the art.

With nearly 30 years of training, Gracie competes at the highest levels and is a champion of numerous grappling, MMA, and NHB events. Also an instructor of many students who have gone on to become champions, Gracie now provides that instruction to help you develop the same techniques and strategies that the Gracie clan has used to dominate their opponents. In Mastering Jujitsu, Gracie covers it all in depth from the art’s origins and techniques to practical applications that even the most experienced black belts will benefit from. Starting with isolated skill development techniques, you will progress to a full set of tactics and fight plans and become familiar with the concept of combat phases. You will learn how to attack from any phase as well as how to react to your opponent. Whether you’re in a bottom position or attacking from the top, Gracie reveals the key strategies designed to give you the upper hand in close combat fighting.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu has turned the martial arts world upside down by emphasizing real-life situations and results over the dramatic kicks and throws of formal competition, making it also one of the most effective self-defense techniques for non-athletes. This guide to the self-defense techniques taught in the classes of Royce Gracie, one of the biggest figures in the world of jiu-jitsu, provides lessons that anyone, regardless of strength or size, can learn to neutralize an attacker in seconds. It offers a variety of defenses to use against knife and gun attacks, as well as escapes from headlocks, choke holds, and other situations that attackers use on the street. Advice on practicing, falling and rolling, and following a specific diet make this book the next best thing to taking the classes that are popular with the United States military, police academies, and women's self-defense schools.

The fastest-growing martial art in the world is submission grappling, a style that sheds formal rules like old clothing and allows combatants to get down to the pure physics of fighting: two men, no gis, one winner. Whether it is in no-holds-barred events like the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride, or in the ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championships, submission grappling is the style that the world’s greatest athletes are using to pit themselves against one another and determine who reigns supreme. It can be considered the ultimate evolution of the martial arts.

Jujitsu Techniques & Tactics presents a full array of jujitsu techniques, tactics, and drills complete with 143 photos. You’ll learn the correct way to perform blocks, kicks, escapes and counters, throws, combinations, and many more essential jujitsu skills. Technique Tips will help you refine your skills, and Self-Defense Tips offer insight into how to defend yourself on the street. Chapters on conditioning, competing, weapon defenses, and healing are included to maximize your training.

Master the key skills for practice, competition, and self-defense, and learn how the art has evolved throughout Japanese history.

The Martial Arts Series combines study of the history and language of individual martial art forms with fundamental skill instruction. Each book uses clear language and photographs to teach the most important techniques. Whether used for self-development, competition, or self-defense, this series will benefit martial arts enthusiasts of all ranks.

Norman Leff has been training in the martial arts for half a century. Back in the days when martial arts were still considered mystical and mysterious in this country, Norman was already earning his first black belt. His training took a dramatic turn in the 1960's when, living in South America, he met a former Royal Japanese Marine who revealed to him the secrets of combat jiu jitsu - a non-sport oriented style of jiu jitsu used by the Japanese military in hand to hand combat situations. Later, as a bouncer in New York, Norman learned to apply these techniques in a real street encounter. Learn the atemi-waza strikes, takedowns, finishing holds and fight stoppers of combat jiu jitsu.

This book should be a part of every martial artist's library. I bought it several years ago and have reviewed it several times. The techniques are practical and efficient. It really doesn't matter what style you train in, the fundamentals of this book can enhance any style. If you are a current Jujitsu or Judo student or technician, this book take techniques you may already know and increases their effectiveness. It is truly amazing what a difference a degree or two and a little push-pull action can make in a traditional technique. Wally Jay has made a wonderful contribution to the martial arts world by writing and putting this book together and sharing his years of study and research with the rest of us.

High quality paperback. One of the fastest selling martial arts books in the world! 25,000 copies in print. 9x10 1/2" Full Color cover. 500 plus charts, illustrations, and photos. Authors George Dillman, with Chris Thomas are considered the top experts on pressure point self-defense in the world. This book has been called ,"a must read!" by Playboy Magazine.

In this new book, award-winning American Ju-Jitsu Association (AJA) co-founder George Kirby analyzes and charts the human body’s multitude of nerve and pressure points, and then presents submission techniques that utilize pain induction to bring an attacker under control without injury! A fascinating study of the human body as both weapon and target, with extensive photo sequences, detailed technique breakdowns and nerve- and pressure-point charts.

Health Books

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If you want to know that little bit (or actually a helluva lot) more about how your body works this is a great resource.

Detailed yet easy-to-understand descriptions of the human body with over 100 diagrams split into the main functions of the body. One great thing about this book is the seperation into Eastern and Western approaches, giving the reader the chance to compare notes.

In my view, if you understand exactly why a technique causes pain to someone, you will then know how to apply the technique that little bit better.

This book covers the Samurai pretty well. Unlike alot of the other books I've seen, this book covers all samurai periods from the earliest to the latest. It goes fairly in depth with armour and weapons giving accurate dates to everything. Loads of colour photos and drawings.

This should be the first book you buy on Samurai, even though it may not be you're last. Will impress non-beginers as well.