Jiu Jitsu: The Official World Jiu Jitsu Federation Training Manual : Blue Belt to Brown Belt (Martial Arts) (Paperback)

by Robert Clark (Author)

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Product Description
In this official manual, the author demonstrates hundreds of techniques through specially commissioned sequence photographs. The book is designed principally for students training for grades from Blue Belt to Brown Belt, but also for higher grade students and coaches. The instruction provided is not only essential to students of jiu jitsu, it is also of great interest to other martial artists wishing to add a grappling component to their syllabus. The author is also the founder member of the World Jiu Jitsu Federation, an international governing body with over 96 member countries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: A. & C. Black, Ltd. (August 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 071363720X
• ISBN-13: 978-0713637205
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,433,862 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative approach to an ancient art., September 7, 1998

By A Customer

When I was stationed in Japan during the late 1940's I had some Jiu Jitsu training and I remember it as being largely about holds,locks and takedowns;the objective being to get your opponent to use his weight and leverage against himself.It looks as though the art has evolved into a combination of judo and karate techniques,with a fair degree of emphasis on street defense situations.I've never encountered a book that places such emphasis on kicks to the groin!The throws and holds are expertly demonstrated and the kicks are executed with vigor and thrust,which is how they should be.At my age judo is a bit much for me but I did manage to get a considerable amount out of this book.It should be noted that this is but one in a series of three;the first dealing with students of the white to yellow belt level and the third book being a black belt syllabus.All come highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent instruction manual for ju-jitsu enthusiasts....., October 31, 1998

By A Customer

Earlier works by Robert Clark have suffered from the 'dark photograph' syndrome found in many martial arts books.

This publication shows the improvement that can be achieved with first-class camera work and proper use of placing Tori and Uke in light and dark Gi (clothing for practise).

Anyone who is making a serious attempt to improve their range of techniques for grading purposes etc. would do well to purchase this book as it is an easy reference to throws, ground techniques and finishes.

I have also purchased the White to Green Belt and the Black belt publications in the same series, which are equally high quality publications.

Buy these books, they are worth every penny in saving your practise time and improving your rate of progress.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent training manual, July 6, 2004

By	magellan (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This review is from: Jiu Jitsu : The Official World Jiu Jitsu Federation Training Manual (White to Green Belt) (Paperback)

My first book on jiu-jitsu was over 40 years ago with the great E.J. Harrison's classic book on the subject in an early 60s or late 50s edition. Jiu-jitsu books have come a long way since Harrison's time, and sensei Clark follows in that great tradition with this very well-written and beautifully illustrated and photographed instructional book on this phase of the curriculum. Very clear photos illustrate the techniques, accompanied by clear and concise descriptions in the text.

One of my main interests is hold and lock reversals and counters, and I was pleased to see seven of them included in this syllabus, four for armlocks and three for choke holds. I tend to come at this from the Chin Na end of the spectrum but I have great respect for the jiu-jitsu aspects of it as well, and they should be taught more often than they are.

One other thing that is different from many jiu-jitsu and judo books of the past is the emphasis on classical karate kicks, punches, and strikes. Sensei Clark must have some training there, over and above the usual atemi-waza training since he has quite nice classical technique, being a karate instructor myself. No doubt the pervasive influence of karate and TKD have had some effect over the years on jiu-jitsu training as well.

Students of the art, especially those in the WJJF, should find this a useful companion to their training with many helpful tips and info on all the white belt to green belt techniques.