Jiu Jitsu Complete

Rating:
Summary: Gentle on the reader
Review: Do not be fooled by the simplicity of this book. Much like the many illustrations, the excercises and techniques are powerful and may even be dangerous if not taken seriously. The book should not be mistaken for a Crash Course.

Jiu jitsu is truly a Gentle Martial Art. With this book, I am surprised at how quickly one can learn how to utilize the energy of an assailant to one's advantage. The movements are simple, yet they require attention to master. You should learn how to execute each lesson quickly with minimum effort.

Long practice hours ARE necesary in order to master the techniques gracefully.

Accompanied by meditation, a balanced diet and an attitude of respect towards your surroundings, I feel that the excercises in this book may provide a healthy lifestyle to anyone interested in learning more about Jiu Jitsu

Rating:
Summary: Gentle on the reader
Review: Do not be fooled by the simplicity of this book. Much like the many illustrations, the exercises and techniques are powerful and may even be dangerous if not taken seriously. The book should not be mistaken for a Crash Course.

Jiu jitsu is truly a Gentle Martial Art. With this book, I am surprised at how quickly one can learn how to utilize the energy of an assailant to one's advantage. The movements are simple, yet they require attention to master. You should learn how to execute each lesson quickly with minimum effort.

Long practice hours ARE necesary in order to master the techniques gracefully.

Accompanied by meditation, a balanced diet and an attitude of respect towards your surroundings, I feel that the exercises in this book may provide a healthy lifestyle to anyone interested in learning more about Jiu Jitsu

Rating:
Summary: Still The Best
Review: I first read this book in 1980 and I believe that it was first published in 1958. It is still the best book on demonstrating basic techniques. It is an invaluable reference on any martial art instructor's shelf.

The illustrations are exceptionally easy to follow. Accompanying text is precise and clear. A number of recent books on similar subjects (locks/holds) seem pretty impressive but none comes close to this book in clarity and simplicity.

Rating:
Summary: It worked for James Bond...
Review: If you like the moves that James Bond used to take out Pussy Galore in Gold Finger, get this book. I think you could use this book to re-create most mid sixties fight scenes. While I was reading this book, I could hear Austin Powers saying, "Judo Chop". It's too bad this book is paperback, otherwise, you could put it on the coffee table and claim it was vintage.

All my blah blah blah is amounting to saying that this book seems dated, and maybe a little unrealistic. It's a cool book. I'm not upset I bought it, but I'm not going to try most of these moves on anybody. I say most, because a few of these moves look kinda' cool. I might try two or three from the whole book in a "play spar" situation

Rating:
Summary: Practical/Balanced/Excellent+++
Review: Jiu Jitsu Complete by Kiyose Nakae is very PRACTICAL--without using clothing-grips or ground-pins--to deal with possible multiple attackers maybe not in Gi-uniforms--with a rich yet modest array of "tricks"--including "striking" and "grappling"--that cover alot of situations without overdoing it. And the "tricks" are BALANCED--matching the actual attack-situations very well--without being too long or complex--with possible options and combinations shown appropriately. Also the line-drawings and explanations are EXCELLENT--streamlined, concise and clear. Finally there are seven methods of resuscitation to make this Jiu Jitsu Complete+++

Rating:
Summary: Practical/Balanced/Excellent+++
Review: Jiu Jitsu Complete by Kiyose Nakae is very PRACTICAL--without using clothing-grips or ground-pins--to deal with possible multiple attackers maybe not in Gi-uniforms--with a rich yet modest array of "tricks"--including "striking" and "grappling"--that cover alot of situations without overdoing it. And the "tricks" are BALANCED--matching the actual attack-situations very well--without being too long or complex--with possible options and combinations shown appropriately. Also the line-drawings and explanations are EXCELLENT--streamlined, concise and clear. Finally there are seven methods of resuscitation to make this Jiu Jitsu Complete+++

Rating:
Summary: Grate self-defense book!
Review: This book I find has grate examples for self-defense. They are simple and easy to learn/practice. It covers everything from simple escapes from wrist holds, to headlocks.
It even a small section on defense against weapons.

I recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn self-defense.
(A good book for beginners.)

Rating:
Summary: Very good, for the subject mater
Review: This is one of the better books out there for using Japanese Ju-Jitsu for self defense. Being from the 50s, you'll read stuff about "jiujutsu tricks" and "cheer up, begginner", so the style of writting is a little dated. However, the book, as it is written, is well-illustrated, biulds from one move to the next, and has some of the best explainations for the throws that I have ever seen. There's moves in here that you don't see anymore, which is good, because I've seen how they still work. There is a small section on dealing with firearms that I'm a little skeptical about, but the author insists he's been able to pull off the moves shown. Another thing I like is that the throws are done without gis, and can be used against a guy wearing a t-shirt. This book is designed to give the user a small, but effective and interchangable, arsenal for one-on-one defense. Not too much on philosophy/art stuff here, but some sportative applications may be found. Not really a must-have, but a very good book nonetheless.

Rating:
Summary: Very good, for the subject mater
Review: This is one of the better books out there for using Japanese Ju-Jitsu for self defense. Being from the 50s, you'll read stuff about "jiujutsu tricks" and "cheer up, begginner", so the style of writting is a little dated. However, the book, as it is written, is well-illustrated, biulds from one move to the next, and has some of the best explainations for the throws that I have ever seen. There's moves in here that you don't see anymore, which is good, because I've seen how they still work. There is a small section on dealing with firearms that I'm a little skeptical about, but the author insists he's been able to pull off the moves shown. Another thing I like is that the throws are done without gis, and can be used against a guy wearing a t-shirt. This book is designed to give the user a small, but effective and interchangable, arsenal for one-on-one defense. Not too much on philosophy/art stuff here, but some sportative applications may be found. Not really a must-have, but a very good book nonetheless.