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Below are unsolicited product reviews and comments about Budoshin Ju-Jitsu & the instructional materials:
I have studied several
martial arts in my lifetime, my purpose being to acquire the knowledge to
defend myself and go home at night. I have over the years blended Aikido,
wing chun, jeet kune do, sambo, and some of the Filipino arts into what i
believe to be an effective system. I would like you to know that i will
incorporate a very large portion of your 8dvd home study course into my
system, especially your street defense tactics. I work a lot on entering
techniques which i believe to be the key to any combat system, one has to be
able to enter safely and take control immediately, but from living on the
streets a good part of my life I know that the techniques in your dvds are
very realistic for street defense and I would recommend them to anyone that
is serious about their safety..I think my purchase of your dvds was well
worth the money i spent on the purchase. JV 3/08
I have received the DVDs. My senpai and I spent the evening with Disk 1. We were very pleased with it. In addition to broadening our view of basic techniques, there were two small techniques on the disk that solved long-standing mysteries for us. As far as I am concerned, that was worth the price of admission, and I still have seven disks to go! Thanks again for going to the effort to create this reference. BC 2/08 This is the first time I have taken a martial arts course this way. It has its challenges, but it has already made me a better instructor in many ways. LJ 4/07 I believe that I was one of your students many years ago (1978-9) at Olive Vista Jr. High in Sylmar. I'm thrilled to see that your are still teaching and involved in Jujitsu. I did not continue in the art past Jr. high but have always remembered fondly the time I spent in your class. You provided guidance, discipline and skills that have stayed with me to this day. When I saw your name I just wanted to take the time to say hello. TC 2/07
Advanced Jujitsu, The Science Behind The Gentle Art takes us into the mind
of a tenth degree black belt in jujitsu who shares with us the physics
behind martial arts, the thought processes of a master, and the most
efficient way to practice and execute techniques. This great book offers the
serious martial artist extremely valuable concepts and insights that are the
result of four decades of experience. It explains anatomy and kinesiology as
they relate to all martial arts. Advanced Jujitsu is a great book for "advanced thinkers" and practitioners of Ju-Jitsu, or any martial art. As stated in book's description and subtitle, it covers the SCIENCE Behind the art. It is not a visual "how to" book. It is a book of disclosure. Put simply, if you know how to accomplish a kick, a throw, or joint lock, etc... this tells you why it works. By exposing the physics of technique, the author helps us to deepen our understanding of "cause and effect" in relation to our movements. TD 2/07 Jujitsu: Intermediate Techniques rocks!! This is the 2d in a Series of
books on the topic by Mr Kirby , it picks up where the 1st left off. This is
unabashedly a how to book and does it's job clearly and succinctly . Mr
Kirby shows the finer points of the art to the student (while not all the
techniques are street applicable they demonstrate concepts that are vital to
an understanding of the workings of Jujitsu).Mr Kirby also discusses tactics
techniques and strategy for use of jj in real situations. The work is
excellent and would be complimented by the DVD series Mr Kirby did on the
subject. Well Done . DP 2/07 I will be teaching Mang Ho Self Defense at the University of South Florida. I will be using your book Jujitsu Nerve Techniques as one of my required books. GMJ I am a High School Science Teacher and Wrestling coach. I have taught several of your lower and intermediate level Ju-Jitsu techniques to my wrestlers and have attained great success with these techniques. EB I studied Aikido for two years and was always disappointed that the books on the subject never showed the details you have in your nerve book. Good work. MH I am not sure that you remember me. You were my instructor in 1977 at Olive Vista Jr High. I have thought of you often over the years with fondness and Respect. You have been an inspiration to me in many ways. I just want to thank you for caring about us and the art, to instill in me a desire to be the best me I could be. I am better for having known you. SS Thank you sir, thanks for what you do for me personally, the art and the association. I feel very disjointed here in Wyoming, but you always make me feel like I am in the loop and not completely forgotten. Merry Christmas... AJ
I have most of your tapes and
books and refer to them often. I have been involved in Jujitsu for
nearly fifty years and your tapes are right on the top of my list of
"authentic jujitsu." I am in Knoxville, TN and you are way out on
the West Coast. If you were closer I would certainly see you. I am a 6th
Dan in Shingitai Jujitsu and Kodokan Jujitsu (USJA) and, agin, have found your
work very impressive. I am the head coach of Judo and Jujitsu at the
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Thank you for signing the book I
recently purchased. ...DJT
Review of Tape #1: [for complete review go to http://home.att.net/~erik.mann/gkbjl1.htm ]
In this, the first of 8 volumes
by Mr. Kirby on Ju-Jitsu, one is shown how to use this art from a street
effective, self-defense perspective. In our opinion, Mr. Kirby has created an
excellent video that's fairly easy to learn. The first few minutes of the
video go through correct posture, stretches, some exercises, break falls, and
blocks. Following this, the heart of the program takes one through 12
self-defense techniques using some moves seen in judo, others in Japanese
Jujitsu. Most of the 12 had extensions/sub-components, that combined, could
almost give one 24 Ju-Jitsu techniques total to practice. Not bad for a short
40 minute video! This could keep the average beginner busy for many hours,
learning how to perform the techniques. If most just spent one hour, on each
of the twelve techniques shown, including their sub-components, the beginner,
in our opinion, would have a great base from which to build on. I felt the
real beauty of this tape was the way Mr. Kirby used striking techniques to
close the distance and distract the opponent, so one could set up the
techniques. Well done Mr. Kirby, can't wait to see the next one.
Review of Tape #4:
[for complete review go to http://home.att.net/~erik.mann/gkbjl4.htm ]
. . . in this tape, you get
over 50 techniques (counting extensions and the freestyle section)! This could
keep the average student easily busy for 50-100 hours as Mr. Kirby suggested.
I felt the real beauty of this tape was once again the way Mr. Kirby used
strikes on some of the techniques to close the distance and distract the
opponent, so one could set up the techniques. But in addition to that, from
#13 on, one is shown counters and knife defense too. And just when you think
you'd seen it all, the "icing on the cake" comes at the end where
one gets to see a couple of minutes of "Freestyle" in which Mr.
Kirby defends himself against 2 Uke's, that are constantly coming at him
randomly in every way imaginable. This series, titled "Self Defense
Ju-Jitsu", I felt really showed how to use the art from a realistic
street mindset, versus many of the Ju-Jitsu tapes I've seen that show sport
techniques, or techniques that make one wonder "Why would a person hold
still for that?" Once again, well done Mr. Kirby.
ur ideas in the
gentle-art-books have been a row of good and helpful hints on my own way. but ur
newest book, i just read it, was really a new dimension. i reached 6.dan in aiki
jujutsu, just got 5.dan nihon jujutsu bei sato hanshi, but i found many new
skills for me and my pupils. despite of being member of EMT - the human body
suddenly is full of new attacking points. for days my pupils are crying - page
for page i study ur guide, with much effort! receiving newest information i just
wanted to tell u this, and i want to thank u for ur work - the distance between
CA and good old europe is too big Have bought the tapes and they are excellent . The techniques for the most part are simple and direct , (this is the highest compliment), they would be applicable in self-defense ! situations . I have incorporated many of them into the self-defense portion of my taekwon do classes . I enjoy the BJJ philosophy of always trying to help ones attacker (was a boy scout once) and letting him do the work of the technique ie pull you up so you can make the strike , set the lock etc.....The site is a wealth of useful information. ...DP [2nd dan TaeKwonDo The Budoshin JuJitsu tapes are
excellent! I purchased my full set about 7years ago, and I still use them
as a reference tool today.The instruction is very clear, the use of slow motion
helmentioned, there is more than enough material and variations to take you all
the way to Nidan... and beyond. Sensei, I have read a couple of your books and the website will visit often. ...WR I picked up your book at the local martial arts supply store when we were buying our gi's not knowing you association with O'Sensei. Thank you for writing it as I find myself thumbing through the text often in between practices. ...ERC How have you been? I hope this finds you in good health and good spirits. I do not believe I have ever thanked you properly before. So I just wanted you to know that Ju-Jitsu has been one of the most influential experiences on my life. I believe it has helped me be the person that I am today. Thank you for your support, effort and guidance. Sorry for not keeping in touch, but you have to understand how hard it was to quit. Thanks again. ...MS
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