Ju-Jitsu: Classical and Modern

by Eddie Ferrie

Ju-Jitsu originated on the battlefields of ancient Japan, and is the system from which the present-day martial arts of judo, karate and aikido have developed. It is an ideal combination of self-defence skills and fitness training. Eddie Ferrie traces the history of this absorbing martial art before discussing a huge repertoire of techniques, designed for every level of ability, from basic to advanced. With the aid of over two hundred photographs and line-drawings the author explains the use and application for self-defence of blocks, punches, kicks, locks, strangles as well as less well-known moves.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1990

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[Darin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was in 1993 and it made the Gracie family and Brazilian jiu-jitsu famous in the United States and many other locations. Since then, BJJ schools have spread and when you say 'jujutsu' many people think you mean BJJ specifically.

This book came out in 1990 and discusses jujutsu as it more traditionally was taught, primarily as a standing martial art that included strikes, joint locks, and throws (among other things). This book is not intended to cover every aspect of traditional jujutsu, but has enough examples to give you an idea of the big picture of what jujutsu is about.

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