{"product_id":"the-founding-of-jujutsu-abdul-rashid-9798410977258","title":"The Founding of Jujutsu \u0026 Judo In America","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a martial arts history aficionado or someone wanting a simple and readable history - \u003cb\u003eTHE FOUNDING OF JUJUTSU \u0026amp; JUDO IN AMERICA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis for you! This book seeks to provide you an easily accessible, yet highly informative, account of how the Japanese fighting art made its way to the United States and why it has become a permanent part of the American cultural mosaic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is made up of two major sections. The first portion is a journey that has you travel with the art from Japan to the United States. Beginning with the first known encounter between an American and the art of jujutsu \u003ci\u003e(jujitsu \/ jiu-jitsu).\u003c\/i\u003e You'll journey through the most significant moments and impactful events that shaped the trajectory of the art in America. Some highlights include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Influence of Jigoro Kano \u0026amp; Kodokan Judo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresident Theodore Roosevelt \u0026amp; The White House Dojo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Pioneers in the USA: Yamashita, Tomita, Maeda, Miyake, Kawaishi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrizefighting, Circuses, \u0026amp; the United States Military\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Impact of World War II \u0026amp; It's Reshaping Jujutsu \u0026amp; Judo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd More!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to a detailed recounting of the events - the second half of the book features enlightening interviews pertaining to American jujutsu \u0026amp; judo pioneers, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJim Bregman\u003c\/b\u003e - Member of 1st American Olympic Judo Team \u0026amp; Bronze Medalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGeorge Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e - Prolific Author, Budoshin Jujutsu, \u0026amp; Senior Student of Sanzo \"Jack\" Seki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRobert Hudson \u003c\/b\u003e- On the Life \u0026amp; Legacy of Seishiro \"Henry\" Okazaki \u0026amp; Danzan Ryu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRobert E. Robert \u003c\/b\u003e- On of His Teacher - American Jujutsu \u0026amp; Karate Pioneer, Master Paul Arel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eErnie Cates\u003c\/b\u003e - US Marine Corps Judo Champion \u0026amp; Legend of American Jujutsu \u0026amp; Judo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Abdul Rashid, George Rego\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8410977257\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798410977258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d","brand":"Abdul Rashid","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46867144704255,"sku":"9798410977258","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_92ba95b7-452e-4158-9f6e-b2974d83efbe.jpg?v=1747454015","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-founding-of-jujutsu-abdul-rashid-9798410977258","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}