Jujitsu: Intermediate Techniques of the Gentle Art (Japanese Arts, 441) (Paperback)

by George Kirby (Author) "The world would be a simple place to live in if we all spoke the same language..." (more)
Key Phrases: shimi waza, ude guruma, side winding throw, Professor Seki, Basic Techniques of the Gentle Art, Yoko Makikomi (more...)

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Product Description
Following his first book on basic jujitsu skills, Kirby presents the intermediate techniques. Fully illustrated

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Black Belt Communications (July 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897501284
• ISBN-13: 978-0897501286
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #286,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book with lots of room for improvements., December 11, 1997

By A Customer

I have experiences in many martial arts and had done lots of streetfighting, and I can tell a working technique just by looking at pictures. In this sense, I must say that 75% of Prof. Kirby's moves works well. His armlocks, for example, are more effective than those of Aikido. However, being an experienced groundfighter, I must say that his ground escapes are weak. But it's not his fault. I'm sure he included it just as an afterthought, and GF were not popular by the time he wrote this book. It's very good that he included it on this book, considering that most other Jujitsu teachers omits ground moves on their books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear insights and technique, February 15, 2007

By	Daniel F. Patten (clinton, wa United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book rocks!! This is the 2d in a Series of books on the topic by Mr Kirby , it picks up where the 1st left off. This is unabashedly a how to book and does it's job clearly and succinctly . Mr Kirby shows the finer points of the art to the student (while not all the techniques are street applicable they demonstrate concepts that are vital to an understanding of the workings of Jujitsu).Mr Kirby also discusses tactics techniques and strategy for use of jj in real situations. The work is excellent and would be complimented by the DVD series Mr Kirby did on the subject. Well Done .

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to know what Ju-Jitsu is, read this book., June 11, 1998

By	Uzi Mandel (Israel) - See all my reviews

As a president of "Israel Ju-Jitsu Full Contact Association" I recommend this book very much. Every Ju-Jitsuan must have this book.