Through the translation of the meticulously researched work by Sakae Morita, 堤寶山流秘書 (The Confidential Records of the Tsutsumi Hōzan-ryū), combined with the Authors 40 years and 3 family generations of experience with the de Jong jujutsu system in Australia , this detailed study delves into the lives of key historical figures who shaped the system, offering a detailed and fascinating exploration of their techniques, philosophies, and enduring contributions. From the samurai era of feudal Japan to the thriving martial arts communities of modern Australia, this book illuminates the journey of a profound legacy.
Perfect for martial artists, historians, and enthusiasts, this book provides a rare glimpse into the cultural and historical evolution of a jujutsu tradition that continues to inspire practitioners worldwide.
I worked with Daniel on this book and so I know the impressive efforts that went into researching and writing it.
I have been asked to provide a review of the finished product, which I am currently working on.
This work features the work on this blog telling the Jan de Jong story as well as that in my Jan de Jong: the man, his school and his jiu jitsu system (1997).
This work features the work on this blog telling the Jan de Jong story as well as that in my Jan de Jong: the man, his school and his jiu jitsu system (1997).
This book should be of interest to the many thousands who have been taught and are being taught within the Jan de Jong tradition dating back to the 1950s.
