The word Ketsugo means combination. In essence it is a combination of the best and most effective self defense moves from the greatest methods of hand-to-hand combat ever devised. To practice Ketsugo is to practice the combined, unbeatable fighting arts of Aikido, Yawara, Ate-Waza, Karate, Savate, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. To know Ketsugo is to know the striking and kicking methods of Karate and Savate, the twists, locks and joint-breaking art of Aikido, the pressure points used in Yawara and Ate-Waza and the devastating throws of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. With Ketsugo, your hands, feet and fingers, in fact your entire body, will become fantastic weapons of self-defense. As a combination of the oldest and most effective Oriental Fighting Arts, Ketsugo will enable you to deliver mild, serious and even fatal blows to any attacker. What you'll find within this manual is a course in complete self-defense in which the basic forms of each of the fighting arts have been simplified so that you will learn fast and easily. Study this book according to your needs. Naturally, the more time you spend learning Ketsugo, the more proficient you will become. If you only wish to become acquainted with Ketsugo, you should still be able to handle yourself in situations that would have been impossible before. Of course, if your intention is to become adept at Ketsugo, then you must be prepared to study, restudy, practice, and practice again the basic forms in this book. No effort has been spared to make this a thorough, practical course on self-defense. Once you have mastered KETSUGO, regardless of the direction from, or surprise with which, an attack may come, the skill and knowledge that you will gain from this book will stand you in good stead.

Containing The Combined Unbeatable Fighting Arts Of Aikido, Yawara, Ate-Waza, Karate, Judo, Savate And Jiu Jitsu.

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The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

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The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.