Japanese Jiu-jitsu

Secret Techniques of Self-Defense

Darrell Max Craig

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English

Tuttle Publishing
17 February 2015

Oriental martial arts

Based on the author's study with instructors at the Tokyo police academy, this book presents all the traditional techniques of Jujitsu, also known as Jiu-jitsu. These techniques teach you valuable restraining techniques forcing your opponent to submit without abuse utilizing pressure points as well as tips for search and seizure and the almost extinct art of Hojojutsuhow to tie people up without using any knots. Japanese Jiu-jitsu addresses and demonstrates the full range of Kaisho Goshin Budo Taiho Jitsu Ryu (Tokyo police self-defense martial way body techniques).

By: Darrell Max Craig
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9784805313244
ISBN 10: 4805313242
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 17 February 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense

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