Reference Materials- BOOKS Jeet Kune Do: The Principles of a Complete Fighter (By Ron Balicki, 2007) A conceptual guide to the martial arts, the book features Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee's brilliant martial art, which uses elements from many physical art forms: Western boxing, muay Thai Boxing, kali, shoot wrestling and Brazilian jujitsu, in addition to the philosophical and practical bases for the martial arts. RECOMMENDED READING
The Book of Martial Power (by Steven J. Pearlman, 2006) Across the various martial arts, basic principles about the body in combat lead to different, often contradictory philosophies and techniques. Steven Pearlman has sought to distill from these disciplines not a fusion of techniques, but rather a compilation of fundamental principles that can guide the individual martial artist to the ideal action. The Book of Martial Power will capture the minds of martial artists and anyone interested in finding a path to success that is not beholden to a specific form but it instead driven by fundamental principles. RECOMMENDED READING
Small Circle Jujitsu (by Professor Wally Jay, 1989) Describes the history and principles of Small Circle JujitsuTM. Demonstrates the foundations of Small Circle JujitsuTM, which includes exercises, breakfalls, rolls, wrist locks, finger locks, arm bars, arm locks, leg bars, leg locks, throwing, chokes, defense techniques, and restoration techniques RECOMMENDED READING
Dynamic Jujitsu (by Professor Wally Jay, 1981) The foundations of Jujitsu. Contains Jujitsu exercises, breakfalls, rolls, throws, holds, locking techniques, strangles, vulnerable spots, self-defense techniques, and restorations. RECOMMENDED READING
Kyusho-Jitsu: The Dillman Method of Pressure Point Fighting (by Grandmaster George Dillman with Chris Thomas) A high interest subject for a wide range of readers including martial artists of all systems, policemen, firemen, medical professionals, and acupuncturists. Reveals the secrets of karate suppressed for generations! Includes history, striking techniques, pressure point attacks, and self-defense. RECOMMENDED READING
Advanced Pressure Point Fighting (by Grandmaster George Dillman with Chris Thomas) Highly visual, easy-to-read! A great companion to KyushoJitsu. Precise anatomical location of pressure points coupled with diagrams, and striking methods. Includes energy flow charts, how to use the meridians to your advantage for pressure point self-defense. Application of pressure point striking within kata or form, and how to find pressure point techniques within movements in your system. RECOMMENDED READING
Advanced Pressure Point Grappling (by Grandmaster George Dillman with Chris Thomas) The most advanced book on pressure points and grappling in the world. Relates to acupuncture, acupressure and Western medicine. Includes self-defense utilizing the pressure points and shows the interrelationship of pressure point striking and the grappling arts. RECOMMENDED READING
Pressure Point Karate Made Easy: A Guide to the Dillman Pressure Point Method for Beginners and Younger Martial Artists (by Grandmaster George Dillman with Chris Thomas) Practical self-defense explained in words and photos. Includes illustrations showing the pressure points used in the self-defense techniques. Material suitable for the whole family! What a book! RECOMMENDED READING
Humane Pressure Point Self-Defense (by Grandmaster George Dillman with Chris Thomas) Principles of pressure point self defense -- creating advantage. Perfect for business persons, law enforcement personnel, men, and women. Contains 600 photos and diagrams, and 264 pages of step by step instruction. RECOMMENDED READING
Reference Materials- DVDs Filipino Boxing (by Ron Balicki) In this DVD series you will learn the traditional Filipino boxing method using empty hands instead of gloves. Developed during the heyday of bare-knuckle boxing, it has surprised and confounded the traditional western style boxer for more than a century. This is because it is not just a fist-oriented art, it teaches you how to use your whole body to subdue or drive off an attacker. Whether you’re a novice or experienced fighter, this video series has something of great value for you. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Filipino Weapons Training (Vol 1 and 2) (by Ron Balicki and Diana Lee Inosanto) Vol. 1- Compilation of the Filipino arts of Lameco Escrima and the Inosanto Lacosta systems of Kali. numbering system, Angle's 1-5, feeding the attack lines. Single stick, double stick, baseball grip, left and right hand techniques, footwork, empty hands training vs. weapon attack, stick-tostick, pass, stop as well as stop and hit. Vol. 2- Program includes drill series, Redondo, the "X", the ABCs (Abcedario), stick drills, hit the hand, pass the hand, the cross, blocking opponent's strikes, stripping, leverage and manipulation. Compilation of the Filipino arts of Lameco Escrima and the Inosanto Lacosta systems of Kali. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Kali Silat Entries and Takedowns (by Ron Balicki) Now you can learn Maphilindo Silat with Ron Balicki's new DVD from Century martial Arts Supplies on sale now from PointMan Productions. Ron Balicki is a Full instructor in Maphilindo Silat under Guro Dan Inosanto. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Kali Knife Fighting (by Ron Balicki and Diana Lee Inosanto) Now you can learn how to defend yourself against the knife with Ron Balicki's new DVD from Century martial Arts Supplies on sale now from PointMan Productions. Ron Balicki is a Full instructor in Filipino Kali under Guro Dan Inosanto and the Senior Assistant Instructor to the Late Grand Master Edgar Sulite. Ron has put together the Inosanto and Sulite methods of knife selfdefense for this information filled DVD. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Jun Fan Trapping (Vol 1) (by Ron Balicki and Diana Lee Inosanto) JKD Trapping Instruction influenced by Lee's Jeet Kune Do philosophy. Techniques include: Lap Sao (English), Double Pak Sao technique and cycle, Pak Sao technique and cycle. Various Focus Mitt Trapping drills. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Jun Fan Kickboxing (Vol 2) (by Ron Balicki and Diana Lee Inosanto) JKD Kickboxing Instruction influenced by Lee's Jeet Kun Do philosophy. Techniques include: entries off opponents sidekicks series. Entries off round kick series, Ha Pac (English), Jeet Que (English), Jeet Que Juk (English).. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Instructors Series (8 DVD’s) (by Ron Balicki) This series covers all the material you need to become an instructor under Sifu Ron Balicki. Ron Balicki is a Full Instructor in Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Dan Inosanto, the only living man given Instructorship in Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee. Ron has trained under Sifu Dan Inosanto for over 20 years. You will receive 8 high quality DVD's in which Ron has laid out his JKD curriculum for you to be able to watch over and over again. RECOMMENDED VIEWING The Defensive Edge Series (3 DVD’s) (by Ron Balicki) The Defensive Edge video series is a comprehensive system of knife self-defense. Composed from Lameco Escrima and the Inosanto System of the Filipino Arts. What make this system unique is that it is designed to allow you to do a high number of repetitions in a short amount of time. "What you will learn from the training in this video tape series is what you can do when you can't run away and there is no opportunity to pick up or throw anything in the environment. These techniques are what you will use when you have absolutely no other possibilities." RECOMMENDED VIEWING The Fighting Saraong (by Ron Balicki) Ron Balicki will take you through a comprehensive look at the Indonesian and Filipino art of The Fighting Sarong. To date this art is relatively unknown to the world. Ron has trained in Sarong fighting for over 20 years and is sharing his vast knowledge with you today. You will learn how to use the Sarong against an attacker who comes at you with punches, kicks and grappling. Learn what to do if your opponent tries to counter you or grab onto your sarong. Ron will also teach you how to use the sarong to defend yourself against a knife. In this series you will also get a special section taught by Martial Arts legend Guro Dan Inosanto. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
The Definitive Inosanto Collection (5 DVD’s) (by Dan Inosanto) "We are all climbing different paths through the mountain of life..." - Dan Inosanto Find your path. Begin an exciting martial art training journey with Dan Inosanto. Dynamic, practical, and effective techniques are demonstrated and taught by Dan Inosanto. Expert assistance is provided by long time students and full instructors under Dan Inosanto, Erik Paulson, and Rick Young. Rare commentary by Dan Inosanto will provide answers to many of your questions. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
The Filipino Martial Arts (6 DVD’s) (by Dan Insanto) Volume 1 - An overview, gives the viewer glimpses of every aspect of Dan’s system. Included are: single stick, double stick, empty hands, knife fighting, advanced balisong fighting, disarms, breaks, fighting techniques, ancient weapons and more. Volume 2 - Features an introduction to the ancient weaponry of the Filipino martial arts, aspects of the single stick including grips, striking angles and disarms. Sinawali with the double stick, footwork, empty hands and more. Volume 3 - Features energy drills with both sticks and empty hands, coordination drills flow and more. Volume 4 - Features long and short stick training, counters, snaking and stripping disarms, solo training, close quarter combat and more. Volume 5 - Continues with training for the long and short stick, disarms, angles of attack, defenses and more. Volume 6 - Features training with the Fighting Man Dummy demonstrating disarms, Sinawali, the Tabak Toyok and empty hand techniques. Also included are sections on full-contact training and Bruce Lee’s 1 & 3 inch punch.
Small Circle Jujitsu- (5 DVD’s) (by Professor Wally Jay, 1988) Professor Wally Jay is a Black Belt Hall of Fame member (1969), 10th-dan in jujutsu under Juan Gomez (a top disciple of Henry S. Okazaki) and a 6th-dan in judo under Ken Kawachi. Professor Jay is one of the few martial artists this century to have come up with a theory of fighting, developed it and put it into practice. His influence is felt throughout the martial arts industry. Learn the secrets and details of fingerlocks, wristlocks, armlocks, throws, and takedowns that make Small Circle Jujitsu the best jujitsu system available today. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Advanced Small Circle Jujitsu- Fulcrum Activation (by Professor Wally Jay and Master Leon Jay) Small Circle Jujitsu, the world-accredited system created by Professor Wally Jay - 10th Dan Grandmaster. Fluidity, economy of motion and effortless control through pain compliance, are all trademarks of this system. Sensei Leon Jay further enhances the techniques of Small Circle Jujitsu using the powerful pressure point attacks of Kyusho-Jitsu. This potent combination of styles is extremely effective and utilized within any martial art. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Small Circle Jujitsu / Kyusho-Jitsu Connection (by Sensei Leon Jay, 1998) - Sensei Leon Jay is Professor Wally Jay's son, Soke Dai (inheritor) of Small Circle Jujitsu, European Director of Small Circle Jujitsu, and a Master Instructor in Tuite Pressure Point Grappling from Dillman Karate International. Leon Jay further enhances the techniques of Small Circle Jujitsu using the powerful pressure point attacks of Kyusho-Jitsu. This potent combination of styles is extremely effective and can be utilized within any martial art. This form of self defense does not take a tremendous amount of strength and can be used by both men and women. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Small Circle Jujitsu- (2 DVD’s) Volume 1- Super Effective Practical Locks for the Street; Volume 2; - Locks, Strikes, and Transitions to Stop an Attacker Quickly (by Sensei Ed Melaugh) Sensei Ed Melaugh of Small Circle JuJitsu will show you how to bring out the practical, realistic side of self-protection for the street. Sensei Ed Melaugh teaches you to use vital principles and concepts through the use of drills. He will train you how to add in practical locks that will stop an attacker cold in his tracks in any street situation. Endorsed by Prof. Wally Jay, Founder of Small Circle Jujitsu. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Small Circle Jujitsu- (4 DVD’s) (by Sensei Ed Melaugh) The practical street self-protection series shows how to use your body efficiently and effectively. If you must defend yourself, you need not fight hard, but fight smart. Put your opponent in their weakest position where they will make a mistake and you can take advantage of that mistake. Learn armlocks, wristlocks, fingerlocks, distractions, and the five elements of the close, takedowns, drills, and knife defenses. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Let It Flow- Small Circle Jujitsu and Kyusho- Jitsu (by Will Higginbotham and Leon Jay) Filmed Feb. 26th, 2006 near Nashville, TN at Ernie Reyes’ World Martial Arts. This video gives excellent instruction on techniques by Grandmaster Will Higginbotham and Professor Leon Jay. These techniques included Small Circle Jujitsu combined with Kyusho Jitsu (pressure point fighting) to produce highly effective results in fight situations. It also includes a special feature DVD with guest demonstrations and more! RECOMMENDED VIEWING
The Book of Martial Power Video Series (2 DVD’s) (by Steven J Pearlman) Designed to accompany the Book of Martial Power, this video series is designed to give an in-depth demonstration of martial principles – the “secrets” of that so often lie in plain sight. Pearlman demonstrates and explains how these martial principles can be used any martial artist regardless of what art you practice to improve your techniques and make you a stronger martial artist. Get the most out of the techniques you already know. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Dynamic Fingerlocks- Vol. 1- Essential Principles and Applications (by John Borter) Fingerlocks are excellent for any self-defense, martial arts, or police or military defensive tactics curriculum. This DVD will show you how to apply efficient and effective fingerlocks to control any attacker. The techniques and principles Sensei Borter teaches show how to effortlessly takedown and control an attacker with just ONE FINGER—regardless of size or strength. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Advanced Jujitsu- Defense Against Knife Attacks (2 DVD’s) (by Dave Castoldi) Dave Castoldi brings you his practical, rough and tough system of self-defense --- straight from the streets of Boston. Dave’s unique and painfully effective style of modern street Jujitsu blends the best of over 27 years of experience in Small Circle Jujitsu, Judo, Karate, and Kung Fu --- all presented and executed with seasoned street fighter’s attitude. RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Authentic Pressure Points (5 DVDs) (by Scott Rogers) Includes the most important points in the kyusho-jItsu system; the most effective and practical points are taught with the proper angle and direction for activation. Explores how one point will weaken another by teaching and demonstrating specific combos designed to gaine maximum control of your opponent. Learn revival techniques which will allow you to reverse the damage you are causing and training drills to develop all the skills contained within the series. GREAT SERIES!!! RECOMMENDED VIEWING