Product Description

n 1953, the Honorable Great Grandmaster James M. Mitose posed the question in his book, “What Is Self Defense? (Kenpo JuJitsu). Since then, many practitioners of the martial arts have tried to answer this question with books on techniques and physical skills of the art. This is not a “how to do” book about techniques, rather, it is a book about principles and concepts relative to the study of Kenpo Jujitsu, blending the “science” with the “art.” This book links the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of Kenpo JuJitsu and addresses the “why” and “how” these principles and concepts work. This book is a must read for all serious martial artists, regardless of martial arts style.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1660532 in Books
• Published on: 2001-01-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 156 pages

Review
". . . I highly recommend it (Prof Ricardo's book) to anyone involved in the study of the martial arts. . . " -- Professor Willy Cahill, 10th Dan Jujitsu, 7th Dan Judo. Coach of the U.S. Olympic Judo Teams in 1984 and 1988, the World Team 5 times, the Pan American Team twice and the Goodwill Games twice.

". . . Martial artists of all styles can benefit from the contents of this book and I endorse it wholeheartedly. . . " -- Prof. Timothy J. Lynch 9th Dan, Associate Grandmaster UKAA, Defensive Tactics Instructor Maryland Police Corps

". . . This book is a must read for any serious martial artist whether a beginner or advanced practitioner. . . " -- Grandmaster Ernesto Presas, Arnis/Kombatan, IPMAF

About the Author
Professor Frank R. Ricardo, has been studying the martial arts most of his life. He is a hall of fame award member, holds ranks in several systems including a 7th degree in Kenpo Jujitsu and several 8th degree rankings. He has been protege to most of the martial arts giants in the world and has himself become a widely sought after lecturer, author & seminar instructor promoting his “train the trainer” programs. Prof. Ricardo is the founder of Ekido Kai Kenpo Jujitsu, which he teaches at his hombu, he is also the founder of E.S.C.R.I.M.A. (Edged Special operations Close combat Range Improvised Martial Art Program traning US. Special Forces, and P.A.T.R.O.L. (Professional Awareness Training and Range Keeping Options for Law enforcement). Currently, Prof. Ricardo, divides his time between teaching/lecturing internationally and training the trainers for the Maine Game Warden Service( P.A.T.R.O.L.) for the sportsmen weapons intensive enviorments. He is editor in chief of forceprotectiontrainer.com magazine, and also president of Omni Bldg. Inc. publishing books videos and dvds for top name martial arts masters! Prof. Ricardo is presently working in partnership with, Senior Grandmaster Joe Halbuna, in the Unified World Martial Arts Federation promoting martial arts through his magazine and conventions, representing martial arts schools/organizations in 13 countries.

Customer Reviews

BEST OF THE BEST ,A INGENIOUS CONCEPTUAL APPROACH IT ROCKS!
It may be best to start with a few quotes from the many letters and autographed photos from the many martial arts legends in this book;
"Is a kowlageable work on martial arts literature and can be used as a guide to all martial arts systems"/ "Master Ricardo's book stress concepts and the evolution of the martial arts" Signed Prof.Sig Kufferath 10th dan Kodenkan Danzan-Ryu Headmaster .
"To Grandmaster Frank Ricardo,you have done well with the Small Circle System, Signed Prof. Wally Jay 3/15/00
"To Master Ricardo The Ultimate Warrior "Signed from Prof.Sig Kufferath 98"
"This book is a must read for any serious martial artist whether beginner or advanced practitioner. " Signed Grandmaster Ernesto Presas
There are quotes from Special Forces soldiers, Commanders , about how Professor Ricardo directly improved battlefeild survivabilty and mission capability. There are testimonials from Police Defensive Tacticts Instuctors,Kripalu Yoga teachers,T'ai chi masters and so many more. They all speak in harmony the one truth Professor Ricardos Conceptual guide is ingenous!
The back cover says it all; " In 1953, Honorable Great Grandmaster James M.Mittose asked; What is self Defense?" The quest for a definitive answer continues in this text this is self Defense (Kenpo JuJitsu), one thing for sure it can never be answered by the amassing of all the techniques,as the are infinite. but in the study of the concepts, the science's,the levels of transformations of life,physical,mental,and spiritual may be the Key!' Professor Frank R Ricardo Oct.7th 2000 .
The bottom line is the fact this book lives up to all of it! The best of the best it ROCKS!

BEST OF THE BEST ,A INGENIOUS CONCEPTUAL APPROACH IT ROCKS!
It may be best to start with a few quotes from the many letters and autographed photos from the many martial arts legends in this book;
"Is a kowlageable work on martial arts literature and can be used as a guide to all martial arts systems"/ "Master Ricardo's book stress concepts and the evolution of the martial arts" Signed Prof.Sig Kufferath 10th dan Kodenkan Danzan-Ryu Headmaster .
"To Grandmaster Frank Ricardo,you have done well with the Small Circle System, Signed Prof. Wally Jay 3/15/00
"To Master Ricardo The Ultimate Warrior "Signed from Prof.Sig Kufferath 98"
"This book is a must read for any serious martial artist whether beginner or advanced practitioner. " Signed Grandmaster Ernesto Presas
There are quotes from Special Forces soldiers, Commanders , about how Professor Ricardo directly improved battlefeild survivabilty and mission capability. There are testimonials from Police Defensive Tacticts Instuctors,Kripalu Yoga teachers,T'ai chi masters and so many more. They all speak in harmony the one truth Professor Ricardos Conceptual guide is ingenous!
The back cover says it all; " In 1953, Honorable Great Grandmaster James M.Mittose asked; What is self Defense?" The quest for a definitive answer continues in this text this is self Defense (Kenpo JuJitsu), one thing for sure it can never be answered by the amassing of all the techniques,as the are infinite. but in the study of the concepts, the science's,the levels of transformations of life,physical,mental,and spiritual may be the Key!' Professor Frank R Ricardo Oct.7th 2000 .
The bottom line is the fact this book lives up to all of it! The best of the best it ROCKS!

one of a kind
Prof. Ricardo's book "This is Self Defense(Kenpo Jujitsu) The Essential Guide For the Conceptual Martial Artis," Is a book that goes beyond the technique and into what makes all the techniques work for all martial arts systems. One should read carfully and then apply the concepts to a specific technique and see how it works. Anyone who thinks that this book is not good because it doesn't show techniques then you don't know what you are talking about. This book should be read for the concepts and not for the pictures and then applied if you understand.