Kokushi-Ryu Jujutsu [Paperback]

Nobuyoshi Higashi (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Unique Publications (1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865681643
• ISBN-13: 978-0865681644
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A vital reference for Kokushi-ryu Jujutsu practitioners, April 12, 2001

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This book is indispensible for practitioners of Kokushi-ryu Jujutsu as they advance through the ranks. Soke (founder) Higashi outlines the history and philosophy of Kokushi-ryu Jujutsu, with a clear explanation of the principles driving his development of the style. The basics of breakfalls (ukemi), stances, strikes, kicks, throws, chokes, joint techniques, and more are clearly illustrated with instructive photographs and precise text.

As with all martial arts texts, this book should not be used without the supervision of a qualified instructor. This is particularly the case with Kokushi-ryu Jujutsu, as most of the techniques require a practice partner in order to safely learn and adequately understand the principles involved. Perhaps more importantly, the guidance and discipline of an approved dojo's environment is one of the crucial aspects of the style; the social values expressed within the dojo are key to the goal of Jujutsu as human education.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Easy to follow instructional manual, September 20, 2006

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M. DiDio "selfdefmd" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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I am very impressed with the author's instruction and view of the "human education and method" of Jujutsu. Kokushiryu Jujutsu is a beautiful and very effective martial art. Sensei Higashi has clearly illustrated methods of the same attack in different techniques and movements that everyone can understand and enjoy learning. The techniques shown in the Kokushiryu Jujutsu book are very useful and effective tools, as well as a benefit for healthy physical and mental conditioning.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A practical self-defense guide at your fingertips!, March 28, 2005

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Jujutsu is the mother of modern Japanese martial arts from which spawned the arts of Aikido, Judo and Karate. Long before the founding of such arts as Aikido, Karate and Judo, Jujutsu was being honed and tested by the Samurai on battlefields of Japan. Its techniques and philosophies make it one of the most effective martial arts ever devised. To this date, it has proven to be nearly unbeatable when tested against other arts. If you are looking for a comprehensive exposition to one of today's modern exponents of this ancient art then Prof. Higashi's book is the comprehensive guide that will reveal to you the secrets of this classical martial arts system.