Small-Circle Jujitsu

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Summary: Bone Shattering!
Review: This is a very good book on the basics of Wally Jay's Small-Circle Jujitsu method. Remember that a book is not a teacher. Lets start with saying that the man knows his stuff and can turn even the simplest tweak of the finger into a painfully mind-numbing experience. The book has lots of easily followed photos and explanation to the techniques. Covered in the text are Preliminary exercises:the art of falling, movement and resuscitation techniques. A chapter on the weaknesses of the human body does then follow. Now techniques are explored including wrist and finger locks, arm/leg bars, arm/leg locks, throwing techniques and choker holds. The final chapter concerns us with self defense techniques.Overall I rate this book as worthwhile especially to the grappling student. One failing is that the techniques look on paper rather static and the self defence applications are very basic, but remember the basics are to be built upon and practised. The techniques shown inflict pain and fast. Enjoy!

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Summary: Prof.Jay is a US Living Treasure!
Review: This is the definitive piece on Small Circle Jujitsu, written by its founder. Professor Jay's personal philosophy pervades this martial art. It is simple, direct, strong but effortless...like it's Grand Master. As there is no question that the techniques when applied inflict severe pain, however, it is actually how little pain is required to make an attacker yield that is the true spirit of this art. Finesse rather than raw power is the underlying greatness in Small Circle Jujitsu. Every dedicated student of any martial arts should have this book in their libary.

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Summary: A simple twist of the wrist can subdue a stronger opponent
Review: Wally Jay is an original, as well as a Hall of Fame martial arts instructor. This book must be one of the 5 or 10 best martial arts books available. It includes 11 wrist locks, 7 finger locks, 10 arm locks, 5 leg locks, 17 throws, 11 chokes, and 45 self defense moves against strikes, chokes, body grabs, wrist grabs, and arm bars. The step by step explanations are clear, and the large photos are helpful. All you need is a willing partner and you are well on your way to learning Wally Jay's awesome fighting system based on a simple twist of the wrist.

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Summary: The best book on Ju-jitsu for novice or expert
Review: Wally Jay is the guru of all Ju-jitsu. I've studied Ju-Jitsu for 4 years and this book was a great companion to my classes. Now, I study Gracie Ju-jitsu and this book is still helpful even though the systems I've studied are different. A must for all practitioners of the art.

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Summary: A must buy self defense book
Review: When I began taking Small Circle Jujitsu, I looked for a good book to find out more information. I came across this book, and was quite impressed. It's no wonder, since I later learned Wally Jay founded Small Circle Jujitsu. The techniques shown in the book are not only applicable to students of Small Circle Jujitsu, but are also incredibly useful for those in other martial arts. I was so impressed by all the information from this book, I found it necessary to go to one of Wally Jay's seminars. I even bought a second copy just so I could get it signed by him. I think Professor Jay puts it best with his famous quote, "Pain makes believers." If you try just one finger lock from this book, you will definately be a believer.