{"product_id":"essential-ju-jitsu-origins-principles-practices-paperback","title":"Essential Ju-Jitsu: Origins, Principles \u0026 Practices - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDan Verghese\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional Ju-Jitsu has a rich and varied history, dating back at least 700 years. Originally developed by the samurai, ju-jitsu has evolved into a complete, practical self-defence system ideally suited to the challenges of the modern world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom feudal Japan, to the British suffragettes and the Second World War, to police and militaries around the world, and to widespread modern-day practise by children and adults, ju-jitsu has stood the test of time and offers something for everyone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe holistic nature of ju-jitsu, combines strikes, throws, holds, blocks, locks, strangles, and weapons with scientific principles of movement, balance and leverage. This makes this unique and fascinating martial art a continually rewarding way to get fit, de-stress, learn self-defence, challenge yourself and realise your full potential. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book has something for the novice and experienced practitioner alike. Learn about: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and development of ju-jitsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential principles, concepts and benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrading systems, ranks and etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKobudo weapons training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJu-jitsu's relationship to other martial arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-defence and the law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential Ju-Jitsu also includes a comprehensive English-Japanese glossary, striking-point diagrams and other quick-reference resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDan Verghese is a 3rd degree ju-jitsu black belt and has practised a variety of martial arts since the age of seventeen, including taekwondo, eskrima, judo, bojutsu, kobudo, aikido and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e199 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 09, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755354521888,"sku":"9798223105046","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9d2dc6c07a5d6b3e5d506afa06e47174.webp?v=1780056633","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/essential-ju-jitsu-origins-principles-practices-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}