In order to be able to train effectively in jiu-jitsu, this book has been designed to cover the basic positions, techniques, and combinations required. In almost a thousand step by step photographs, the techniques are fully explained, so that jiu-jitsuka of any standard will be able to follow them and use them.

In addition, the reader will learn the basic groundwork of self-defense, self-defense against attacks with weapons (stick and kinfe), as well as attacks using firearms at close range. Another feature of 'jiu-jitsu-The Basics' are lessons concerning locking, throwing, striking and kicking techniques.

'Jiu-Jitsu-The Basics' will not ony allow every jiu-jitsuka to prepare him-herself effectively for a grading test,it will also provide the trainer with a comprehensive reference book.

Christian Braun has been practicing various forms of Martial Arts for 20 years. Amongst other things he is a Grand Master in Ju-Jutsu (5th dan). He is the holder of further Master titles in traditional Jiu-Jitsu systems and is an instructor in Progressive Fighting systems, Madunong Guro in Eskrima and Luta-Livre.

For several years he has instructed on national courses throughout Germany for the German Ju-Jutsu Association, and has officiated as the main instructor for instructor training for the German Association.

Contents

Foreword by the aurhot
Freword by the Director of the German Ju-Jutsu Association
What are jiu-jisu and ju-jutsu?
Technical section
1 Introduction
2 Stances
3 Forms of movement (sabaki)
4 Breakfalls (ukemi)
5 Groundwork techniques (ne-waza)
6 Complex exercise
7 Jiu-jitsu combination techniques
Defensive techniques (uke-waza)-Passive defense techniques blocking with the forearm; Active defense techniques blocking with the forearm; Defense techniques blocking with the hand
Atemi techniques-Palm heel techniques (teisho-uchi, teisho-tsuki); Lunging punch techniques (oi-tsuki, gyaku-tsuki); Punch techniques (age-tsuki, mawashi-tsuki, uraken-uchi); Knee techniques (hize-geri, hiza-ate); Stomping kick techniques (mae-fumi-komi); Front kick techniques (mae-geri, kin-geri)
Levering techniques-locks-Stetched arm lock (ude-gatame); Bent arm lock (ude-garami); Major outer hold (o-soto-osae)
Throwing techniques-Major outer throw (o-soto-otoshi); Major hip throw (o-goshi) or loin wheel (koshi-guruma); Major outer reaping throw (o-soto-gari)
Pursuing technique
Counter-attack techniques (gaeshi-waza)
Free self-defense
Free applications
Literature (bibliography)
Photo & illustration credits