jujitsu book???

dave92

Hi all I want to buy myself a good book on jujitsu. the history and story from beginning any recommendations would be appreciated thanks

Stephen_King

Renzo Gracie's Mastering JuJitsu is probably your best bet. From what I remember its co written by John Danahar and has a ton of history and theory as opposed to a lot of techniques.

David Jones

I assume its BJJ you mean? The Gracie Way is a good read and has some great old photos in it.

Hanley

The first couple of chapters of Total MMA are a good read bout how it all stared. Not sure of the accuracy of it, but if it's in a book, it must be true!!

Doug Cartel

Hanley wrote: »

Not sure of the accuracy of it, but if it's in a book, it must be true!!

I'm convinced the history of every martial art is a complete and utter fabrication. It's not something that keeps me awake at night though.

da-bres

'university of jiu-jitsu' by saulo ribeiro is a very comprehensive guide on the fundamentals of BJJ I find it very useful.

Doug Cartel

da-bres wrote: »

'university of jiu-jitsu' by saulo ribeiro is a very comprehensive guide on the fundamentals of BJJ I find it very useful.

It's a brilliant book, but it doesn't have much on BJJ history in it.

TrollHammaren

Is it BJJ or traditional Japanese Jujitsu you're interested in?

dave92

TrollHammaren wrote: »

Is it BJJ or traditional Japanese Jujitsu you're interested in?

sorry guys should have stated its Bjj I was looking for mainly but dont mind reading into the Japanese style either and thanks for the replys:)

pearsquasher

For history on authentic Japanese Jujutsu... i.e. the type that uses weapons/strikes/kicks as well as grappling/locks etc... then you should get books by English speaking authorities on the matter....

Karl Friday, Meik/Diane Skoss & David Lowry are a good start.

This book is ok too...

"Classical Fighting Arts of Japan: A Complete Guide to Koryu Jujutsu" by Tanaka

Japanese "jujutsu" is wrapped up in terms like "bujutsu" (martial skills) and "koryu budo" (old traditions of martial ways) as well as "taijutsu" (body skills).. so worth checking out those terms as well.

wikipedia is your freind!

Richy06

da-bres wrote: »

'university of jiu-jitsu' by saulo ribeiro is a very comprehensive guide on the fundamentals of BJJ I find it very useful.

Keep meaning to pick this up! Cheers for the reminder!

Doug Cartel

I've been told The Gracie Way buy Kid Peligro is a good read, though lacking in objectivity.

Also it's not a book and it's not really about BJJ history, but you should check out the documentary "Choke", which is about Rickson Gracie competing in Japan in the mid 90s.

If you're into proper historic stuff, then I hear Donn Draeger's books are very good.

Doug Cartel

Doug Cartel wrote: »

I've been told The Gracie Way buy Kid Peligro is a good read, though lacking in objectivity.

I found it irritatingly subjective.

dave92

thanks guys some great recommendations there, will be placing an order soon:D
may even treat myself to two!!