Jujutsu on the Right side of the Brain
Christopher Fearon – Most interesting analogy on the roles of the subconscious and conscious mind. And the evolution of neural processes through muscle memory, while exploring the essence of Zen through an understanding of Mushin …
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Jujutsu, Pregnancy and Beyond
Dr Amy Stokoe MBBS – Training jujutsu and planning a family – are they mutually exclusive? – Personal experience of a black belt jujutsuka, mother and Doctor …
Memories of Seiichi Sugano Sensei
John Turnbull – A personal tribute to Seiichi Sugano Sensei …
Natural Posture of Unity Aikido
Hanifa Leoni Macfarlane – Examines the benefits of posture in fulfilling the requirements of a dô form of the martial traditions specifically aikido, with reference to both the writings of Master Kenji Tomiki and the relationship to the Sufi Book of Healing …
ki, Life and the Universe
John Turnbull – Recounts his early years in the National Service, in 1965 meeting and training with Sugano Sensei and his aikido teachings in ‘ki training’ …
Core Stability: A Jujutsu Perspective
Anthony Patruno – A practising Physiotherapist – explains ‘core stability’ and its importance to jujutsu and equally to all martial arts. Includes reference to breath, exercise, and training …
Aikido a Martial Way
Colin Hackett – Explores the true commitment to the martial arts; providing an understanding of Aikido and an insight in to Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei. Includes a famous poem ‘The Frost’ by Tzu-yeh translated by Bruce Lee …
The breath of Takemusa Aiki
Saburo Takayasu – The essence of Japanese Martial Art. Sensei Takayasu explains the origins of the term Takemusa and the importance of breath and strong diaphragm muscle …
Kuatsu
Shaun Taylor – The art of resuscitation – explores atemi-waza and includes some kuatsu healing techniques …
Partners not Opponents
Allan Waddell – The importance of gaining an understanding of new young students, their learning style, behaviour – and adopting a professional induction process …
Coaching Principles and Techniques
Chris Morris – Identifies discusses and analysis teaching methods – and examines factors of age, environment, gender and stages of life …
Japanese Terms
Stephen Cheney – An extensive (23 page) reference of Japanese Terminology, martial art terms, definitions and interpretations – including pronounciation and more, vital points, the meridians …
Coaching Children
John Finn – ‘Consistency’ and ‘simplicity’ looks at: rules, communication, relationship building, environment – The ‘start’ ‘core’ and ‘end’ of a lesson …
Kyusho Jitsu
Dr Nigel Farrier – The study of pressure points – energy channels; refers to: the Bubishi (manual of military preparation); and some favourite applications …
Solo Training in Jujitsu
Victor Stuart – The pros and cons – offering many potential benefits for all jujitsu styles …
Jui Jitsu verses Home Invasion
Kevin McGarry – Poses the question “Why do we train?” – the application of the Criminal Code Act in West Australia, and a home invasion situation …
Legalities and Jujitsu Coaching
James Stackpoole – A retired police superintendant – provides an overview of the law with reference to Queensland although of broad interest across Australia …
Jujitsu and Human Instinctive Reactions
Martin Sycamore – The Effects of Jujitsu Discipline on Basic Human Instinctive Reactions – the Fight-or-Flight Response, and disciplined training …
Sports Psychology and Jujitsu
Gary Prout – Mental training and competition, looks at six steps: tactical, equipment, physical, technical, and execution …
Utilising Centrifugal Force in Jujitsu … read more
Christopher Morris – Utilising the Phenomenon of Centrifugal Force in Training – Reference to Newton’s three Laws, and application to Jujitsu …
Only the Strong Survive
Christopher Stackpoole – A leap from genetic fitness (Darwin’s theory of natural selection) to physical fitness for Jujitsu: includes exercise, endurance, and levels of exercise plus training tactics …