Jujutsu: Legacy of the Samurai [Paperback]

Mark Barlow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2005

From its origins on the battlefields of ancient Japan to today when civilians, law enforcement and military forces around the world attest to its effectiveness, Jujutsu has proven to be the ultimate weapon in hand to hand self defense. JUJUTSU: LEGACY OF THE SAMURAI examines both the classical martial arts of the Samurai and the modern interpretations. Barlow offers an in-depth look at a fascinating martial art as well as providing concise, easy to understand instruction in the basic techniques of Akayama Ryu Jujutsu. Martial artists of any style or level of experience will find this material useful and informative.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Fifth Estate (August 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976823365
• ISBN-13: 978-0976823360
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,418,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest assessment of a Martial Art, December 23, 2005

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Drew (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jujutsu: Legacy of the Samurai (Paperback)

Having a love for martial arts, I have studied Chinese forms of martial arts for six years. In that time I have read copious amounts of martial arts literature to further my studies. Many of them were unrealistic in their claims to make a person invincible in five easy steps or trapped in the theoretical. Mark Barlow provides a wonderful view of Jujitsu as an art form that will take time to learn and master, gives realistic views of Jujitsu as a sport or a self defense system, and shares with the reader history, basic techniques, and what to look for in different teachers.

This book will be an excellent addition to anyone who is interested in expanding their Martial Atrs literature.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting mix, October 9, 2005

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Mat Maiden (Pensacola, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jujutsu: Legacy of the Samurai (Paperback)

I liked the combination of history, philosophy and techniques. He got a little preachy near the end but I think it's a good book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some good stuff, May 13, 2006

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Judo Mutt (Memphis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jujutsu: Legacy of the Samurai (Paperback)

I've been playing Judo for a few years now and this book really explained the different mindsets between do & jutsu. My only complaint & the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was a couple of the photos didn't have enough detail to clearly see the technique. The text explained everything pretty good but I still prefer illustrations. A minor complaint but I never give anything 5 stars anyway.