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Strongly recommended for all Jujitsu students at Shanti Restoration Therapy.
Jujitsu Books |
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Covers the theory, science and application of strikes to the human body. Techniques disclosed in this book should not be practice accept under direct supervision of a qualified professional.Recommended for advanced Jujitsu practitioners (Nidan and above).
This book has western medicine descriptions of the physical effects of trauma to the human body.Recommended for advanced Jujitsu practitioners (Shodan and above).
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Learning the names of the techniques is an important part of the jujitsu training. Hearing the name and definition of a technique can help people remember. Hear the name of the technique and try to remember what the technique is before the definition is said. Good for self-study outside the dojo.
This book was written by a western gentleman who gained acceptance into some Japanese Martial Arts dojos earlier this century. It describes the way it use to be, before WWII. The Danzan-Ryu curriculum of Jujitsu with Ate, Kappo and Segotzu closely follows the training described in this book. Makes you wonder if Professor H.S. Okazaki had read the book while he was creating Danzan-Ryu.
The people of the English speaking world who study the traditional Japanese martial arts are confronted with the challenge of learning the terminology of the Japanese martial arts. Conventional Japanese dictionaries supply words necessary for daily communication in society as a whole but unfortunately lack the technical words of the martial arts. The purpose of this dictionary is to provide the English reader with an accurate listing of the words and phrases of the Japanese martial arts, along with their appropriate Chinese characters, and the English translations from a martial arts point of view.Recommended for martial artists interested in language and history.
The book was written by two AJJF Black Belts. Both are fine men and honorable martial artists.Strongly recommended for all students at Kodai No Bushido for a taste of the things we study in the dojo.
AJJF Yodan Thomas Lang co-authored this fine book on the history and use of the 4 foot staff. The kata presented are illustrated with clear photographes.Recommended for martial artists interested in weapons work.
This book is for Danzan-Ryu scholars and practitioners. Contains the actual Esoteric Principles from the Kodenkan in both Japanese and English. These documents were awarded by Professor Henry Seishiro Okazaki to his students.This book contains copies of actual graduation scrolls (mokuroku) and Okugi certificates (kaidensho) of Kodenkan graduates. Each line is shown in four different formats:
- A copy of the original Japanese handwritten text
- A legible printed copy of the Japanese text
- The phonetic Japanese in "romaji" (English syllables)
- A direct translation into English
Excerpt from Mokuroku and Kaidensho.
Full of interesting information about the history of the hand weapons of the samurai. Recommended for black belts to deepen their study.
Many of the AJJF Hanbo list may be found in this book. Clear photographes and explanations make learning how to use a cane doable given that you have a good foundation in Yawara.
Recommended for beginning Jujitsu practitioners (white belt and above) as well as instructors.
A well regarded text for military hand-to-hand combat. Many of the techniques that Col. Applegate describes may also be found in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.
The common Mag-Lite carried by many patrolpersons is an invaluable tool for self protection. This book illumines the reader with the use of a flashlight as shield, bludgeon, lever arm, motivator and light source. The techniques are simple and easy to learn, don't require a great deal of special training and may be learned directly from the book.
A classic book by the person most responsible for introducing the yawara stick (Kubotan) to Americans. Covers that primary uses of the weapon with an emphasis on law enforcement. The usefulness of the Kubotan is greatly enhanced when the officer has a good foundation in Yawara.
Using the soft technique of judo/jujitsu to control a situation. This book shows how the lessons learned on the mat might be transferred into your daily life (something usually only picked up by blackbelts).
A one hour Aum. Extremely conducive to contemplation, internal Qigong, yoga and meditation.
Required reading for all serious student at Ternion Academy. A parable about dropping the false limitation we all place on ourselves.
Traditional Japanese bamboo flute music played by American jazz artist Tony Scott. Wonderful contemplative music that soothes the soul. This album is often used on soundtracks when they want to indicate old formal Japan in a modern world.
There is a lot more to T'ai Chi than people waving their arms in slow motion. This translation of several T'ai Chi master works is recommended for students who have been practicing iron palm and/or Seifukujitsu and are seeking a deeper understanding to workings of Chi.
If you are going to learn how to stand this book is for you. An essential study guide for Qigong practice and push hands work.
A thick laborious treatment of the mind with respect to meditation. This scientific book may become one of the major works on the western analysis of eastern mysticism. People who must analyze and explain everything will devour this book.
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Bernard Siegfried Albinus (1697 - 1770) et al. used cadavers as models in their creation of some of the first detailed internal human anatomy reproductions. This book reproduces 80 of his most remarkable engravings paired with labeled line drawings.An excellent book for the study of human anatomy because of the clear well delineated line drawings which enable us to see the details of the beautiful copper engravings.
One nice feature of the book is that some figures are represented with various layers of tissue exposed, first the nude model, then the outer layer of muscle, the next layer of muscle, the organs, down to the bare skeletons. Each layer has an anterior and a posterior view. Another feature is that each bone is taken individually, and the proportions, muscle attachments, and major connective tissue are shown for each in turn.
Highly recommended for everyone learning the parts of the human body. Suggest you pickup a set of crayons and get busy. Required reading/coloring for all the AJJF Danzan-Ryu Seifukujitsu Institute courses.
The is a well written overview of Chinese Medicine for westerners. Excellent graphic design and multiple presentation modes help with the understanding of the eastern wellness paradigm.
A standard western medicine reference. Should be able to find older versions in used book shops.
This reference book features 37 full color titles presented in a handy 11" × 14" desktop size and innovative tear out format. These are the charts that we have on the wall at the dojo.To see samples of the charts included in this book (or to purchase the full size charts) goto the Body Trends - Anatomical Chart page.
A good explanation of the use of herbs by martial artists. Please don't self medicate, always work with your Sensei before changing your training patterns.Recommended for advanced Jujitsu practitioners (Shodan and above).
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One of the first books written by a real yogi for the western reader. Swami Vishnu Devananda explains all aspects of yoga from breathing, diet and exercise to relaxation and meditation.
This is the yoga book that Prof. Bud Estes recommended so highly. It was discovered by Tom Ball who showed it to Gene Edwards who showed it to Prof. Estes.The Doctrine and Practice of Yoga is a very dense insightful book. It is full of exercises for the reader that will develop the mind, body and spirit. Written in English without reliance upon too many Sanskrit terms.
Recommended for advanced Jujitsu practitioners (Nidan and above).
This new book receives our recommendation as the must have book on yoga. Intermediate and advanced students can learn a great deal about the practice of yoga by comparing and contrasting the therapeutic routines illustrated for specific illnesses. Also a great way to vary your practice by following the sequences documented in the book.
Jess Stearn tells a fascinating story about how he learned yoga. A great read for anyone interested in first person literature. By the time you are half way through the book you will be inspired to study and practice this wonderful body/mind/spirit system called yoga.
A scientist, like a warrior, must cherish no view...
A 'view' is the outcome of intellectual processes, whereas creativity, like swordsmanship, requires not neutrality, or indifference, but to be of no mind whatever. [page 133]
Excerpt from Shibumi.
Software for keeping track of everyone who has ever expressed interest in your school. Use by highly effect sales people around the world it will enable you to follow up on inquiries as well as to do focused advertizing. Facilitates the building of personalized letters and emails.
All of Mr. Weinberg's books are insightful and useful. We choose this one for the school head because the way we teach (adults) is very much like running a consulting business.
"it is the most difficult of all the martial arts to learn. Its demands for skill, grace, and timing rival those of classical ballet."
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