Aiki-Jujutsu: Mixed Martial Art of the Samurai

by Cary Nemeroff

Overview

Essential reading for practitioners and instructors of mixed martial arts

Using step-by-step photography and text, the author, a 10th Dan, demonstrates how to perform the throws, hand strikes, grappling/groundwork maneuvers, blocks, break-falls, kicks, and sword-disarming techniques of the complete Aiki-Jujutsu system, including Kempo-Jutsu, Aiki-Jutsu, and Ju-Jutsu. He also provides a concise history of the concepts and systems surrounding Aiki-Jujutsu's development, such as Budo and Bujutsu, enabling the practitioner to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the art. This book will appeal to anyone interested mixed martial arts or the traditional Asian martial arts, and those who seek to learn more about the techniques, philosophy, and history of the fighting arts of the Samurai.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847974785
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	05/10/2013
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Cary Nemeroff is the founder of Fukasa-Ryu Bujutsu Kai, a member organization of the International Okinawan Martial Arts Union. A teacher of Japanese and Okinawan martial arts, he holds a 10th Degree Black Belt in Aiki-Jujutsu (Jujutsu) as well as many other Master-level gradings, with 35 years of training to his credit. His programs are taught throughout New York City and the New York metropolitan area.

Table of Contents

Author's Biography 7

Foreword 8

Acknowledgements 9

Part I Martial History 11

1 Bujutsu: Martial Arts 12

Ryu: Style or System 'School of Thought' 13

The Individual Martial Arts Disciplines 14

Kempo-Jutsu 15

Aiki-Jujutsu: Second Method of Defence 16

Aiki-Jutsu 17

Ju-Jutsu: Soft, Subtle, Economical 17

2 Budo: Martial Ways 19

Aikido 19

Judo: Gentle Way 20

More About Budo 21

Part II Kempo-Jutsu 23

3 Fukasa-Ryu Kempo-Jutsu 25

Blocking Strategy 25

Posture and State of Mind 26

Dachi Waza: Stances 27

Atemi Waza: Hand Striking Techniques 30

Geri Waza: Kicking Techniques 36

Striking Strategy 45

Uke Waza: Blocking Techniques 45

Evasive and Invasive Techniques Against the Sword 54

Part III Aiki-Jujutsu: Body-Conditioning Techniques 59

4 Ukemi Waza: Break-Falling Techniques 61

Ushiro Ukemi: Rear Break-Fall 61

Yoko Ukemi: Side Break-Fall 63

Mae Chugaeri: Front Somersault Break-Fall 64

Yoko Chugaeri: Side Somersault Break-Fall 66

Mae Ukemi: Front Break-Fall 67

An After-Thought Regarding Ukemi 68

5 Rotary Rolls, Knee Walking and Body Pivots 69

Mae Zempo Kaiten: Front Rotary Roll 69

Ushiro Zempo Kaiten: Rear Rotary Roll 71

Shikko Waza: Knee-Walking Techniques 72

Tai Sabaki: Body Pivots 74

Part IV Fukasa-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu 79

6 Aiki Nage Waza: Throwing Techniques from Samurai Sword and Weapons-Free Attacks 81

Aiki Sei Otoshi: Shoulder Drop 81

Shomen-Uchi, Aiki Sei Otoshi: Shoulder Drop from a Vertical 'Head Cut' Samurai Sword Attack 82

Aiki Tai Otoshi: Body Drop 84

Gyaku Age Uchi, Aiki Tai Otoshi: Reverse Rising Cut to Body Drop 87

Aiki Soto Tekubi Nage: Outer Wrist Throw 88

Nuki Dashi, Soto Tekubi Nage: Outer Wrist Throw from Sword Draw 90

Aiki Kote Gaeshi: Minor Wrist Overturn 93

Nuki Dashi, Aiki Kote Gaeshi: Minor Wrist Overturn Against a Sword Draw 95

Aiki Morote Seio Nage: Two-Handed Shoulder Throw 97

Shomen-Uchi, Aiki Morote Seio Nage: Two-Handed Shoulder Throw from a Vertical 'Head Cut' Samurai Sword Attack 99

Aiki Ura Shiho Nage: Circular Four Winds Throw 100

Shomen-Uchi, Aiki Ura Shiho Nage: Circular Four Winds Throw from a Vertical 'Head Cut' Samurai Sword Attack 103

Aiki Ashi Kaiten Nage: Leg Rotary Throw 104

Shomen-Uchi, Aiki Ashi Kaiten Nage: Leg Rotary Throw from a Vertical 'Head Cut' Samurai Sword Attack 106

Aiki Ude Kaiten Nage: Arm Rotary Throw 108

7 Ju-Jutsu Nage Waza: Hip Throws and Sweeps 112

Ippon Seio Nage: One-Arm Shoulder Throw 112

Koshi Guruma: Hip Wheel 115

O Soto Gari: Major Outer Clip 120

Uki Goshi: Minor Hip Throw 122

Tomoe Nage: Stomach Throw 125

Harai Goshi: Sweeping Loin Throw 129

Uchi Mata: Inner Thigh Throw 134

Hane Goshi: Spring Hip Throw 139

Tsuri Komi Goshi: Lift Pull Hip Throw 144

Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi: Sleeve Lift Pull Hip Throw 149

8 Katame Waza: Groundwork 'Holding' Techniques 155

Kesa Gatame: Scarf Hold 155

Kata Gatame: Shoulder Hold 160

Ude Osae Jime: Arm Press Choke 164

Gyaku Juji Jime: Reverse Cross Choke 165

Kataha Gatame: Single Wing Lock 169

Ude Gatame: Arm-Lock 171

Ude Garami: Arm Entanglement 177

Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame: Cross Arm-Lock 182

Glossary 185

Index 189