In order to be able to train effectively in jiu-jitsu, this book has been constructed to cover the basic positions, techniqeus and combinations required. Jiu-Jitsu Training moves on from the author's first book, Jiu-Jitsu-The Basics, and is directed at every jiu-jitsuka who has learned the basics and wants to improve. In more than a thousand illustrative photogaphs, the techniques are explained step by step.

In addition to this, the reader will find an introduction to self-defense in groundwork. Themes about self-defense against attacks with weapons (stick and knife) and against attacks using firearms at close range are also included, as well as lessons concerning locking, throwing, striking and kicking techniques. This book will not only allow every jiu-jitsuka to consequently prepare him/herself effectively for a grading test, it will also provide the trainer with a comprehensive reference book.

Christian Braun, Frankenthal, Germany, 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 (Deutscher Ju-Jutsu Verband e.V.) and has officiated as the main instructor for instructor training for the German Association. He is also Head Instructor for Open Mind Combat.

Contents

Foreword
Technical section
1 Introduction
2 Forms of movement (sabaki)
Changing stances
Forms of movement in groundwork
Free movement forms
Movements in the stsanding position
Movements on the ground
3 Breakfalls (ukemi)
Fall forwards
Fall backwards
Rolling over obstacles in the standing position
Forwards
Backwards
Breakfall techniques with a partner
4 Groundwork techniques (ne-waza)
Holding technique with the opponent on the stomach
Holding technique in a defensive position while lying on the back
Moving from lying on the back into the upper position
Holding techniques for a lock or strangling technique
Holding technique in the sideways position
Holding technique in the mounted straddle position
Holding technique in the crossover position
Holding technique with the opponent on his stomach
Holding technique when on the back and with the oppoent between the legs (guard position)
5 Complex exercise
Carrying out a free choice of throwing technique on a moving, but passive partner (repeated several times)
Carrying out a free choice of atemi combinations on a moving, but passive partner
6 Defense using the three-step contact
7 Jiu-jitsu combination techniques
defensive techniques
Defense techniques blocking with the hand (uke-waza)
Defense techniques blocking with the foot (ashi-waza)
Defense techniques blocking with the lower leg (ashibo-kake-uke)
Outwards
Inwards
Atemi techniques
Elbow technique
Sword hand techniques (shuto-uchi)
Shinbone kicks (keikotsu-geri, low kick)
Downward kick with the foot (kakato-geri)
Sideways kick (yoko-geri)
Applying pressure to nerve points
Stranglehold techniques
Stranglehold techniques with the arms or hands (jime-waza)
Stranglehold techniques using clothing (jime-waza)
Levering techniques-locks
Wrist locks
Transporting techniques using the bent arm lock (ude-garami)
Stretched arm lock (ude-gatame)
Throwing techniques
Shoulder throw (seoi-nage) or shoulder turn (seoi-otoshi)
Major inner reaping throw (o-uchi-gari)
Lifting throws (ushiro-goshi, aiki-otoshi, kata-guruma)
Sweeping hip throw (harai-goshi) or thigh throw (uchi-mata)
8 Defense against stick attacks
Controlling the stick attacking arm
Counter-attacks & disturbing techniques against stick attacks
9 Defense against knife attacks
Controlling the knife attacking arm
Training methods
10 Defense against attacks with various objects
With contact
Witihout contact
11 Follow-on techniques
Follow-on techniques after a locking technique
Follow-on techniques after a defended atemi technique by the defender
Follow-on techniques after a throw technique
12 Counter measure techniques
Counter measures against blocking techniques
Counter measures against throwing techniques
13 Free self-defense
Free self-defense against bear-hugging techniques
Attack no. 1 Frontal hug underneath the arms
Attack no. 2 Frontal hug trapping the arms
Atack no. 3 Side headlock
Attack no. 4 Frontal headlock
Attack no. 5 Strangling from behind using the forearm
Free self-defense against atemi attcks
Attack no. 1 Right-fisted punch at the head (right foot leading)
Attack no. 2 Right-fisted punch (left leg elading) at the middle of the body
Attack no. 3 Sword hand strike with the right hand (leading with the left foot) at the neck
Attack no. 4 Frontal kick at the middle of the body
Attack no. 5 Frontal crescent kick at the middle of the body
Free self-defense using a stick
Free applications
In atemi
For throwing and groundwork techniques
Literature (bibliography)
Photo & illustration credits
About the author