American Ju-Jitsu Association (AJA) co-founder George Kirby adds a new volume to his discourse of jujitsu defense tactics and techniques. In this new book, the award-winning instructor analyzes and charts the human body's multitude of nerve and pressure points-and then presents a wide variety of submission techniques that utililize pain induction to bring an attacker under your control without injury! A fascinating study of the human body as both weapon and target, complete with extensive photo sequences, highly detailed technique breakdowns and scientifically compiled nerve-and pressure-point charts. Excellent reference and learning resource!

'Based in part on classical Japanese jujitsu, Kirby's jujitsu has a distinct 'feel' to it. It is clean and effective without excessive ceremony-and anyone on the other end of a technique knows it works.'-George R. Parulski, Jr. 8th dan (Shihan), Okazaki-ha Shin Tenshin Shin'yo-ryu Jujutsu

'George Kirby is a unique and highly skilled martial artist who has selflessly served the profession for decades as an outstanding instructor and communicator. His life's work serves to improve the overall knowledge, skill level and personal safety of all who train seriously in the self-defense and fighting arts.'-Darren R. Levine U.S. Chief Instructor Krav Maga System

Contents

Chapter 1 Atemi waza: Secret behind the art of jujitsu
Chapter 2 Ki, mushin and self-defense
Chapter 3 Pain and compliance
Chapter 4 Ow! Relieving the angst of pressure-point training
Chapter 5 Change: Foundations, traditions and pedestals
Chapter 6 Bringing it all together
Chapter 7 Pressure-point techniques
Chapter 8 Balance points
Chapter 9 Balance-point techniques
Glossary
Recommended reading (bibliography)