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Jujitsu is a complete art, combining no-nonsense striking skills with highly effective grappling techniques. In this first of two jujitsu DVDs, instructor James Kodzis teaches a blend of the essential techniques of modern and traditional jujitsu with an emphasis on technical precision. Begin from the fundamentals of stance, movement and breakfalling then quickly move into learning the stand-up skills of jujitsu: punching, elbow strikes, knee strikes and stomp kicks. Once you have a solid understanding of applying and defending against the stand-up game, you will learn the keys to an effective grappling arsenal including: • Closing the distance for a takedown • Clinching defensively • Takedowns and sweeps • Using the sprawl • Transitioning on the ground • Escapes • Defenses against striking on the ground • Passing the guard Most importantly, Instructor James Kodzis teaches you how to attain and defend against these fundamental jujitsu positions: • Side Mount • Mount • North/South • Back Mount • Open Guard • Closed Guard • Half Guard • Total Holddown • Knee on Stomach Each position is explained and demonstrated for numerous angles followed by the demonstration of a number of defenses to the position. Simple, direct, easy to understand instruction allows you to follow along with a partner, practicing attack and defense drills for each hold as you learn. With a background in both law enforcement and martial arts, James Kodzis has created a jujitsu program that will benefit jujitsu students and instructors as well as law enforcement and security personnel. DVD DETAILS: Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC UPC: 823327202724 Language: English Region: All Regions (Compatible with all DVD Players worldwide) Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number of discs: 1 Rating: Not rated but suitable for all ages Studio: Turtle Press Run Time: 80 minutes Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Also Available: Jujitsu Volume 2 DVD Ultimate Guide to Submissions Buy Video Download at Amazon.com:
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Reviewer: Ringside Report from N/A Mix a Terminator and The Karate Kid together and you’d probably get police officer James Kodzis—a no-nonsense mixed martial arts expert who would show no emotion breaking any bones in your body. In one of his many fundamental teaching DVDs, Jujitsu 1, Kodzis displays the strikes, escapes and grappling techniques that help give you the leverage over your opponent. Kodzis starts from showing you how your stance should be, how to fall properly and get up properly without eating a knee to the face, punching open and close hand, elbow strikes, knee strikes and stomp kicks. Kodzis also shows you clinching defence, takedown and sweeps, using the sprawl, defence against strikes on the ground, attacking and defending against the mount or side mount and much more. For 80 minutes, Kodzis shows you the offence and defensive fundamentals for each situation, easily one of the main strengths of the DVD as there is a good balance of offence and defence unlike in other training DVDs. The best part of the DVD comes in the special features as there are a number of training drills that Kodzis goes through with his fellow MMA partners. Instead of Kodzis just demonstrating the techniques, his partners actually try to counter his takedown attempts or try to break his guard. There are a number of camera angles given towards each technique; an overhead shot and slow-motion for particular moves such as when breaking the guard would have been more helpful and effective in understanding the demonstrations. None of the positions are taken inside a cage, only on a thin mat, so no consideration is given towards cage fighting. If you want a basic visual idea of how to do combat style jujitsu instead of a sport style this DVD is a great start. Arguably not the most intense DVD Kodzis has come out with as his Police Ground Combat, which is previewed on the DVD, is a lot more physical and you can tell Kodzis looks like he is in a fight to the death in that one. If you’re looking for combat style submissions then you’ll have to check out Jujitsu 2 as that is the main focus on his follow-up.
Mix a Terminator and The Karate Kid together and you’d probably get police officer James Kodzis—a no-nonsense mixed martial arts expert who would show no emotion breaking any bones in your body.
In one of his many fundamental teaching DVDs, Jujitsu 1, Kodzis displays the strikes, escapes and grappling techniques that help give you the leverage over your opponent. Kodzis starts from showing you how your stance should be, how to fall properly and get up properly without eating a knee to the face, punching open and close hand, elbow strikes, knee strikes and stomp kicks.
Kodzis also shows you clinching defence, takedown and sweeps, using the sprawl, defence against strikes on the ground, attacking and defending against the mount or side mount and much more. For 80 minutes, Kodzis shows you the offence and defensive fundamentals for each situation, easily one of the main strengths of the DVD as there is a good balance of offence and defence unlike in other training DVDs.
The best part of the DVD comes in the special features as there are a number of training drills that Kodzis goes through with his fellow MMA partners. Instead of Kodzis just demonstrating the techniques, his partners actually try to counter his takedown attempts or try to break his guard.
There are a number of camera angles given towards each technique; an overhead shot and slow-motion for particular moves such as when breaking the guard would have been more helpful and effective in understanding the demonstrations. None of the positions are taken inside a cage, only on a thin mat, so no consideration is given towards cage fighting.
If you want a basic visual idea of how to do combat style jujitsu instead of a sport style this DVD is a great start. Arguably not the most intense DVD Kodzis has come out with as his Police Ground Combat, which is previewed on the DVD, is a lot more physical and you can tell Kodzis looks like he is in a fight to the death in that one.
If you’re looking for combat style submissions then you’ll have to check out Jujitsu 2 as that is the main focus on his follow-up.
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