Jujitsu has long been considered one of the best martial arts for self-defense, and it is fast gaining popularity among all age and skill levels. The name jujitsu means "to give way without giving up or giving in," and Jujitsu Techniques & Tactics teaches how to better understand, practice, and use this skill to achieve physical and spiritual balance and growth. Jujitsu Techniques & Tactics will help you discover the many benefits this martial art has to offer. The book starts with how to select a jujitsu school, followed by an overview of the art's evolution through hundreds of years of Japanese history. Definitions of terms commonly used in jujitsu follow, adding an important cross-cultural dimension to the study of the art. Then a full array of techniques, tactics, and drills are clearly presented through step-by-step instruction and 143 accompanying photos. You will learn the correct way to perform blocks, kicks, escapes and counters, throws, combinations, and many more essential skills of the art. Technique Tips and Self-Defense Tips are sprinkled throughout to help you fine-tune your maneuvers and experience more success in your practice sessions. The book also includes sections on conditioning, competing, weapon defenses, and healing. Jujitsu is about much more than just self-defense and fighting. It involves the coordination of the mind and body and provides a sound philosophy for learning how to live your life to the fullest. You will learn aspects of character development, self-discipline, flexibility, adaptability, coordination, and awareness. Jujitsu Techniques & Tactics can help you develop a multitude of physical skills and attain new levels of understanding, putting your life into better balance and offering opportunity for further growth.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Human Kinetics
ISBN-10
088011830x
ISBN-13
9780880118309
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038422953
Product Key Features
Book Title
Jujitsu Techniques and Tactics
Author
Doug Musser, Thomas A. Lang
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
12.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gv1114.M88 1999
Table of Content
Chapter 1. Getting Started Chapter 2. Roots of Jujitsu Chapter 3. Language and Customs of Jujitsu Chapter 4. Falls and Rolls Chapter 5. Stances, Blocks, Strikes, and Kicks Chapter 6. Escapes and Counters Chapter 7. Throws Chapter 8. Ground Fighting Chapter 9. Combinations Chapter 10. Strategies and Tactics Chapter 11. Competitions Chapter 12. Conditioning
Copyright Date
1999
Lccn
99-019381
Dewey Decimal
796.815/2
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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