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Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense Paperback – February 17, 2015

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With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an efficient tool for mastering this ancient martial art.

The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that it was kept secret and taught only to a select few.

Based on the author's study with instructors at the Tokyo police academy, this martial arts book presents all the traditional techniques of Jujitsu, also known as Jiu-jitsu. These methods teach you valuable restraining methods that force your opponent to submit without abuse by using pressure points. It shows you tips for search and seizure, and the almost extinct art of Hojojutsu—how to tie people up without using any knots.

Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense addresses and demonstrates the full range of Kaisho Goshin Budo Taiho Jitsu Ryu (Tokyo police self-defense).

Learn specific techniques such as:
  • The use of hands
  • Throwing an opponent
  • Attacking vital points with strikes and kicks
  • The use of weapons (like the staff).

This fascinating Jiujitsu book was designed as a training manual and serves as a remarkable illustrated guide to the secret art of Japanese samurai self-defense.
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"Yet another doctrine exhibiting Craig Sensei's aptitude toward Martial Arts. His ability to convey its intricate teachings seamlessly to all is what truly earns him the title of Advanced Master Teacher." --Freddie Castillo II, U.S.A.N.K.F National Champion

"This book is yet another example of Darrell Craig's depth of knowledge in many disciplines of the martial arts of Japan. His combination of technical instruction and historical perspective guarantees the reader a richer appreciation of the art of Jiu-Jitsu." --Steven Tiller, Veteran Federal Law Enforcement Officer and Martial Arts Practitioner

"I greatly enjoyed this book as it provided me with a greater understanding of the ancient art of Jiu-Jitsu and serves to explain the method behind the movements. I would recommend this book to both experienced students and those beginning martial arts. "--Eric Kurzyniec, Airborne Ranger, Combat Veteran, United States Army (retired)

"Sensei Craig writes as clearly and precisely as he teaches and practices the martial arts. This is a great read for judokas and all those interested in martial arts." --Bob Edwards, US Secret Service (retired)

"The true martial artist absorbs and seeks out all the valuable and available information to sharpen and perfect their craft and skills. My son, Taylor Collins, studied under Sensei Craig for over 12 years. I watched Sensei transform a child and then a young man into a U.S. National Karate Champion. If you are interested and committed to martial arts, I know you will read this book." --Judge Denise Collins, Texas State District Judge, Taylor's mother

"Superb book. Impressive in that you can learn many essential techniques of fighting from this book and the history of the martial arts would be lifeless without a book like this." --Carla Martin, Pan American gold medalist, Judo

"A complex and most interesting book on ancient techniques for the Judoka or MMA practitioner. "--Andres Tellez, USA Judo Champion 2014 (Bronze medalist)

"If you have an interest in the martial art of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Darrel Craig's book with the straight-forward title Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, provides an excellent synopsis. The book offers a historical overview of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, as well as significant details on the principals and techniques of this interesting martial art." -- Full Potential Martial Arts school

About the Author

Darrell Max Craig received his initiation into the martial arts in 1956 while stationed in Japan. In 1968, he became the Texas Open Karate Champion. The same year he was ranked 4th in the US in Okinawan weapons. In 1971, he started studying the art of Kendo and participated in five World Kendo Championships. In 1985 he was a member of the US World team in Paris, France. He has choreographed martial arts scenes for a number of feature films and is the author of 7 books, including IAI: The Art of Drawing the Sword. He has been involved with numerous S.W.A.T. teams both federal and state as their self-defense mentor. He holds the following ranks in budo:
7th Dan Kyoshi, Shihan Kendo & Junse Jujitsu
6th Dan Kyoshi Karate & Iaido, Mugai Ryu
5th Dan Kyoshi Kobudo, Seishin Kai (Okinawan weaponry)
4th Dan Kodokan Judo & Japanese Police Aikido
Sensei Craig lives in Houston, Texas where he established the Houston Budokan, Inc. (www.houstonbudo.com) as a center for the study of Japanese martial arts. He retired from competition in 1986 but continues to coach and teach at his dojo.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing (February 17, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4805313242
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4805313244
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Joseph J. Truncale
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book for anyone interested in authentic Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021
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The Tuttle Publishing Company has a long history of publishing quality, authentic and accurate martial art books. When I saw this interesting and informative 210 page soft cover book (Japanese Jiu-Jitsu: Secret techniques of self-defense by Darrell Max Craig) on Amazon I had to have it. Even though I am well into my senior years after more than 7 decades of seriously being involved in numerous martial art systems (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-Do, Kenjutsu, Hanbo-Jutsu and Tanto-Jutsu) I still seek out material on these subjects and that is why I purchased this excellent book.

In this day and age there are many systems of Jujitsu being practiced but they are all based upon the original ancient Japanese Bujutsu Samurai arts. This book presents Japanese Jiu-Jitsu history, philosophy, techniques and tactics that originated in ancient Japan. Even though the illustrations are really not very detailed; however, as the author emphasizes “a book can only serve as a guide” because to truly learn the techniques you need to study with a qualified instructor (sensei).

The superb book 11 very detailed chapters covering the following areas: An introduction giving the history and other facts, basic self-defense techniques, Te waza, Nage waza, Atemi waza, Kansetsu waza, resisting a handgun, hostage situations and Kubudo, hojo-jutsu, Yawari (also spelled Yawara) and Jo Jutsu.

I loved the entire book but three of my favorite chapters are Atemi waza, Yawari (Yawara) and Jo Jutsu. This book should be considered a classic for its authentic treatment of the original Japanese Jiu-Jitsu arts which included the entire spectrum of combat and self-defense, from unarmed, to fighting with weapons. From a historical perspective this book is an excellent reference source for any martial artist who is interested ancient Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.
Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: The Samurai Seated Workout Program: A Total workout program for old warriors).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource on Ju Jitsu
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2015
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Excellent book. Sensei Craig does an excellent job of explaining the historical aspects, his personal experience with Ju Jitsu as well as discussing techniques. If you are looking to learn techniques they are here, but you have to understand the system in which they are taught, primarily Happo-No-Kuzushi. The drawings are a bit crude but do help to some degree. The techniques are learned through his descriptions not the pictures and a background in Judo, Aikido, Jiu Jitsu will help. I studied Hapkido which is strongly based on Aiki jujitsu and many of techniques are very familiar to me.
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Donald Breland
4.0 out of 5 stars This book is helpful in learning Self Defense
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2019
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This book will be very helpful in learning various self defense techniques
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021
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Dynamic book. Insightful, you will not regret buying it and will appreciate the read and isight the author gives!!
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2.0 out of 5 stars a bit deceptive
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021
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The book was purportedly about Japanese Jujitsu. Yet in the preface the author delineates (a) jiu-jitsu; (b) judo and (c) Taiho Jitsu. Then the author says, "This book is about Taiho-J[i]tsu". If this distinction is true, the book should have been titled with the Taiho Jitsu name.

The second, and more significant issue, is that the book cover depicts someone in a white and a blue gi in a grappling position. This has little to do with Japanese Jujitsu or "Taiho-Jitsu". The cover picture is suggestive of Brazillain Jujitsu (or Judo) sports contestants - which this book is not about at all.

My issue is that many people are now interested in Brazilian Jujitsu because of its brilliant marketing and will buy this book because the word "jiu-jitsu" coupled with the front cover will suggest its about Brazilian jujitsu when, in fact, it has nothing to do with it.

I will also note that in the japanese jujitsu context, jujitsu is spelled "jujitsu (see for example George Kirby's books for spelling (I am not endorsing his books) ), jujutsu or ju-jitsu". Brazilian Jiu-jitsu almost always spells it "Jiu -Jitsu" This author chooses to spell it in the common spelling used for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu . . . again, comflating the title of the book with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

For those that think they bought a book to learn about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu might want to consider requesting their money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
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I really enjoyed reading this book as I'm learning similar techniques in my martial arts classes.
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Patrick777
3.0 out of 5 stars Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021
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I've practiced karate, but not jiu-jitsu. Wanted to learn more about this Art. On the positive side, it is well written, detailed and has some good personal stories. This book also has lots of techniques (empty hand and weapons), which I wanted to learn about. The negative side for me was the illustrations are drawn in rather than using photos. Some of the techniques shown are clear, some are not. Also, I prefer books that list the techniques step 1,2,3 etc. - it's easier to follow that way. This book has the techniques written in paragraph form.
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Raymond NZ
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read, lots of techniques but I really enjoyed ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
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A good read, lots of techniques but I really enjoyed the way he explained the core principles which are the essential of all things jiu jitsu.
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Victor
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente y muy educativo.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 24, 2020
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Es un libro muy completo, inicia contando la historia del Jiu Jitsu y como fue evolucionando, y entra a las posiciones básicas, poco a poco te va adentrando a las diferentes técnica que el autor ha aprendido con maestros Japoneses, muy bueno para cualquier estudiante de Artes Marciales que quiera conocer la historia y quiera aprender técnicas originarias de Japón, el único detalle, es que las técnicas vienen explicadas con dibujos y si no tienes experiencia en el asunto o un maestro costará un poco entender algunas de ellas.
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william welsh
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2016
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Truly informative enjoyed the reading thankyou
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N S T MCLEAVEY
2.0 out of 5 stars Reprint of an earlier book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2022
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Apart from the Preface, this is a reprint of Mr Craig's earlier work "Japan's Ultimate Martial Art". The content is excellent, but not worth buying if you already have the earlier book.
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Squirrel74
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2016
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A better graphical edition should be provided. the drqawings aren't much clear sometimes.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2017
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Seems to be written in a deliberately over complex way. It's as if he wants to prove that the reader isn't capable of understanding. There's a lot of competent experienced martial artists who would enjoy learning about other arts. Perhaps the anecdotal stuff is best suited to an autobiography
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