Ultimate Jujutsu: Principles and Practices

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Summary: The history, science and culture of an interesting art
Review: Although karate is often thought of as the definitive japanese martial art, jujutsu is probably a more accurate choice. A complicated art, often called a parent art, jujutsu is broad and deep as a martial style. The author links japanese culture to core jujutsu concepts. The book has a pleasing visual layout, the subject matter is presented well, with many thoughtful sections on the mental procesees behind the martial techniques.

This is mainly a reference material, as Books and DVDs do not make good primary instructional material for martial arts, so plan on attending a seminar or finding a good local school to get the most from this book.

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Summary: Great history and overview
Review: Be warned, this book will not teach you much in techniques. However, it is an excellent resource on the history, traditions, and general techniques of classical jujitsu. It also does a great job on detailing the theory and principles that make this art different from karate, judo, or other martial arts.

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Summary: Ultimate jujutsu , well done , thought provoking.
Review: I bought this book sight unseen , based on others reviews and the editorial commentary,....am glad I did , a damn fine purchase. The book is not a how to book by any strech and even states so inside , it is rather a concept book that will enable the reader to learn more about jiu jutsu and it's vast complexities . This book will open the eyes of the uninitiated (myself) to the techniques ,philosophyies , culture, history and equitte fundemental to the art . The writing is succicent and the photos clear. Now I just need to find a dojo.

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Summary: What We've Always Needed!
Review: I can't believe that no one ever thought of this before! It's the best thing for martial arts students! I love it!

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Summary: THIS BOOK ROCKS!
Review: I got the book for my birthday...and it rocks! Terrific action shots and it's just a great thing to read.

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Summary: THIS BOOK ROCKS!
Review: I got the book for my birthday...and it rocks! Terrific action shots and it's just a great thing to read.

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Summary: FIVE BIG STARS!
Review: I just finished reading his other book on Sparring and got this one. Its great!

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Summary: FIVE BIG STARS!
Review: I just finished reading his other book on Sparring and got this one. Its great!

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Summary: Absolutely Fantastic
Review: I thought this book was a really great look at the traditional jujutsu methods of Japan. Real Samurai jujutsu is hard to understand but Shihan Maberry makes even the most complicated philosophies and skills pretty easy to grasp.

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Summary: Absolutely Fantastic
Review: I thought this book was a really great look at the traditional jujutsu methods of Japan. Real Samurai jujutsu is hard to understand but Shihan Maberry makes even the most complicated philosophies and skills pretty easy to grasp.