{"product_id":"essential-ju-jitsu-dan-verghese-9798223105046","title":"Essential Ju-Jitsu: Origins, Principles \u0026 Practices","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book has something for the novice and experienced practitioner alike. Learn about: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and development of ju-jitsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential principles, concepts and benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrading systems, ranks and etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKobudo weapons training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJu-jitsu's relationship to other martial arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-defence and the law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential Ju-Jitsu also includes a comprehensive English-Japanese glossary, striking-point diagrams and other quick-reference resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDan 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.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e199 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Verghese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8223105047\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798223105046\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Verghese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/09\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Dan Verghese","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44598417686783,"sku":"9798223105046","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_daac7a0e-5b09-48b9-a09e-53dcffa4ff5e.jpg?v=1702382407","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/essential-ju-jitsu-dan-verghese-9798223105046","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}