Jiu Jitsu: History, Traditions, Methods, Knowledge, Philosophy

4th Edition - Updated 2022

Jiu jitsu is an unarmed form of combat first used by the samurai warriors of ancient Japan. It's an all-round martial art that uses striking, blocking, grappling, locking, throwing, ground, submission and weapons techniques. The emphasis is on technique over power and strength by using the opponent's force against themselves.

This book is not intended to be a 'how to' manual for learning jiu jitsu, instead it picks up on all those areas of jiu jitsu that can be learned and researched 'off the mat' and outside of the dojo. For those students wanting to achieve higher grades in jiu jitsu this book will supplement their physical training with a wider theoretical knowledge.

Chapter 1: Summary

• What is Jiu Jitsu?

• Learning Jujutsu

• Sensei

• Tori and Uke

Chapter 2: History

• Historical Periods of Japan

• The Samurai

• Bushido

• Bujutsu and Budo

• The History of Jujutsu

• The Jujutsu Schools of Ancient Japan

• The History of British Jujutsu

• The History of American Jujutsu

• Classical, Traditional and Modern Jujutsu

• The Future of Jujutsu

Chapter 3: Mentality

• Jujutsu Etiquette

• The Spirit and Philosophy of Jujutsu

Chapter 4: Physicality

• Jujutsu Technique

• Anatomy

• Fitness

• The Laws of Physics Applied to Jujutsu

Chapter 5: Progeny

• Jujutsu Family Tree

• Judo

• Aikido

• Ninjutsu

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

• Jujutsu in Mixed Martial Arts

Chapter 6: Ancillary

• The Uniform of Jujutsu

• The Belt Ranking System

• Jujutsu Syllabus

• The Weapons of Jujutsu

• Self-defence and UK Law

• Jujutsu Black Belt (Shodan) Theory Test