Essential Ju-Jitsu: Origins, Principles & Practices - Softcover

Verghese, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798223105046

Publisher: Dan Verghese, 2022

Synopsis

Traditional Ju-Jitsu has a rich and varied history, dating back at least 700 years. Originally developed by the samurai, ju-jitsu has evolved into a complete, practical self-defence system ideally suited to the challenges of the modern world.

From feudal Japan, to the British suffragettes and the Second World War, to police and militaries around the world, and to widespread modern-day practise by children and adults, ju-jitsu has stood the test of time and offers something for everyone.

The holistic nature of ju-jitsu, combines strikes, throws, holds, blocks, locks, strangles, and weapons with scientific principles of movement, balance and leverage. This makes this unique and fascinating martial art a continually rewarding way to get fit, de-stress, learn self-defence, challenge yourself and realise your full potential.

This book has something for the novice and experienced practitioner alike. Learn about:

• History and development of ju-jitsu
• Essential principles, concepts and benefits
• Grading systems, ranks and etiquette
• Example techniques
• Kobudo weapons training
• Ju-jitsu's relationship to other martial arts
• Competition formats
• Self-defence and the law.

Essential Ju-Jitsu also includes a comprehensive English-Japanese glossary, striking-point diagrams and other quick-reference resources.

Dan Verghese is a 3rd degree ju-jitsu black belt and has practised a variety of martial arts since the age of seventeen, including taekwondo, eskrima, judo, bojutsu, kobudo, aikido and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

199 pages.

About this title

About the Author

Dan Verghese began training in martial arts at the age of seventeen and holds a second dan black belt in taekwondo, and a third dan black belt in traditional ju-jitsu.

He has also trained in bojutsu, kobudo, eskrima, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and aikido. He has taught martial arts professionally, operating his own school in the UK.

Dan has over twenty years' experience delivering and managing high-performing websites and campaigns, having managed digital marketing teams at start-ups, FTSE 100 companies and SEO agencies. He also works as a mentor and assessor to students on digital marketing training and certification programmes.

Dan specialises in SEO, web project management, content writing and email marketing, offering freelance consulting to the martial arts, wellness and professional education sectors.

His first book, Essential Ju-Jitsu: Origins, Principles & Practices was published in 2022, followed by SEO Dojo: Search Engine Optimization for Martial Arts Schools, in June 2023.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dan Verghese
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798223105046
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200