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Testimonials
Below are unsolicited product
reviews and comments about Budoshin Ju-Jitsu & the instructional materials:
Recommendation? Are you kidding? George can't possibly need a
recommendation for anything. The man is a Living Jiu Jitsu
Legend. His love of the art, his love of teaching and of
community
building shine through everything he does. You'd be lucky indeed
for him to be involved with any project you're involved in. JB
7/19
Master Kirby, i would again like to
thank you for all that you do for the Martial arts community!
You teaching has become a very important part of my life and in
my Dojo! BOW!! GB 6/19
Interestingly enough, when I first started training, your books
were the books I read on Jujitsu: Jujitsu figure 4 locks,
Jujitsu Basic techniques, Intermediate jujitsu techniques,
& Jujitsu nerve techniques. They're still a reference
today. JW 1/19
I have Kirby's books, basic intermediate and advanced, I studied
judo and jujitsu for a few years now, and those book help
explain so much of the theory behind the art.
SM 4/18
I want to
thank you for all your efforts to publish this interesting JJ
magazine and the great work you do.
What I
want to express simply is: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK
YOU.
Your great
motivation in doing it creates motivation for other people.
FK 3/18
Would really
like to say that you do and have done a great job of preserving,
teaching, and spreading this tradition. Thank you so much.
JS 8/17
Thank you for your excellent books. I
encountered them when first published, and have given me great
additional insight in my practice of Arnis and police Judo.
GW 7/17
George Kirby has been such
a wonderful mentor and friend for the past 14 years of my life,
and he is an inspiration to me in his kindness, willingness to
give of his time and expertise, and his continued passion for the
art after so many decades. BD 7/17
Thank you Professor George Kirby. You have been instrumental in
the success of the Markham Jujitsu Club, not only in your
support and mentorship . . . but also with Budoshin Jujitsu as
the core of our syllabus. GC 6/17
Thank you for being such a positive influence on my life. You
are truly an inspiration to me and many other martial artists
around the world. Your dedication to propagate this beautiful
art as well as truly being an educator as evidenced by your
books is second to none. I tell people all the time that when I
grow up I want to be just like you. I do not say that
facetiously but really mean it as you truly are one of the
greatest martial artists ever. RT 6/17
It's good to see you're making more
videos. I own four of your books and would love to learn
traditional jujutsu like you teach but there are none in my
state. Thank you for your contribution to the martial arts, Mr.
Kirby. DD 5/17
Good morning Hanshi! I have been
practicing and studying your books!I absolutely love everything
about Budoshin Jujitsu ,Thank you for all that you do! BOW! GB
1/17
It's good to
know your community appreciates all you've done for it! The
appreciation is extended to the rest of the world, especially
here in Japan. You're a exemplary model in a time when your
country needs you most. ,,,RB12/16
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Great teacher and inspirational human being. I have had
the privilege of attending the Arlington seminars for
the last five years. Wonderful learning experience.
...SD 12/16
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Only those
people who are fortunate enough to work directly with you will
get both where you are actually coming from, and where you are
capable of delivering people. Your gifts can not be summed up
adequately in words or commendations. Direct experience is the
only way to even begin grasping your vast skill-set: teaching,
relating, demonstrating, inspiring, balancing,
off-balancing and laughing your way through life.
You are all gift! May you always
feel the radiance of the heart-felt gratitude of so many
students, grand-students, and great-grand-students. ...DC
12/16
I must say that your curriculum has and continues to fill in
many " gaps" of knowledge regarding a through understanding of
Japanese Jujitsu. There are many instructional video
presentations and much available on you tube, however, simply "
parroting" techniques without understanding of concepts of
timing, distance, line familiarization, body mechanics, etc...
will , in my opinion, leave the practitioner with a fairly "
empty " understanding of the art. I feel that your approach
fixes this problem. I am very grateful for your commitment to
the attention to detail in teaching this art that can be complex
in learning without a good teacher. ...MM 11/16
A simple note
to say thank you for the many years of devotion to the art of
Ju-Jitsu. It’s too bad that Canada does not have your
equivalent. Maybe one day someone will rise and see the
need. Nobody will be able to do what you have done.
You are to Ju-Jitsu what Gordy Howe and Wayne Gretsky were to
hockey.
...JB 7/16
I was watching a documentary about
Marlon Brando. He had all the fame and fortune and
yet had a pretty miserable life. Your fame
and fortune is that you are living a wonderful life surrounded
by people who appreciate all you've done not only for the art of
jujitsu, but as a teacher and human being. ...RB 7/16
I recently received your new book [Jujitsu: Advanced Techniques
for Redirecting an Opponent's Energy] and have been reading it
non-stop! It is a fantastic book that really breaks down the
mechanics of self-defense and I just love it.
To often, martial art students are told to do technique "A" but
have no idea why that technique works! I can't wait to get
more of your books and will soon be getting your dvd set.
If only you had a dojo in central Illinois! :)
...SM7/15
I loved your book sir [Advanced Jujitsu]. Thanks for taking the
time to share your knowledge. ...MM 1/13
I had the chance to meet you in the late 80's. After that
meeting, I really became inspired to do Jiu Jitsu, even though I
have been involved in Kempo for now 40 yrs. Just want to say
thank you for your gift to all of us who study the Gentle Art.
...JM 7/12
I had been teaching judo and kenpo jujitsu for the past 15 years
in the usa. before I moved over here [to the UK] this last
February. I went back home and am trying to get all my students
to go through BUDO-SHIN jujitsu. I think that budoshin jujitsu
represents the real 'core' of japanese jujitsu. CN 12/11
I want you to know that you also made this community service
program possible with your support and dedication to The Art.
Without your hard work through your publications and DVD's I
would not be as effective as I am with these guys. It gives me a
wonderful reference. BG 12/11
Professor just watched all your you tube video's! That was some
great stuff so well explained an executed. I like how you point
out common mistakes I've found myself making those mistakes
wondering what did I do wrong? I guess with all those years of
experience comes just that great technique and experience. Thank
You for sharing. Osu RS 10/11
I would like to say thank you for all that you do to keep the
traditional art of Jujitsu alive. TO 10/11
I
so hope you remember me and that this e
mail puts a smile on your face if you do. I believe it was in 1977 that I won a western
US regional championship under your tutelage, whilst at Olive
Vista Jr High. I think I also earned a few other trophies in my
short career with you in addition to 1977. But, having finally decided to look you up
online, I am very happy to tell you that you have always
remained in my memory fondly. I want to thank you for being my
Sensei back in "the day" as they say.
Thank You----Thank You----Thank You----Thank You----Thank
You----Thank You---- David Snow 4/10
I recently read your latest two texts, the
theory book and the figure four book. I just wanted to send a
quick note to praise you for both of them. There is so much
mixed-up martial arts stuff (MMA--my teacher's joke, not mine :)
), finding books on real martial arts for those of us who train
for self defense and self-actualization is a real challenge.
Both of your books were greatly appreciated. RP 2/10
I just received my 8 DVD set and watched the first two volumes.
I am completely impressed with the quality of your instruction
and the DVD's. The slow motion photography is exactly what I
had hoped for to break down the techniques for better
understanding. I was also impressed by your mastery of Jujitsu
and how relaxed and fluid your movements are. I have been viewing your 8
DVD instruction set every day this week since I got it. I am
definitely absorbing and integrating the techniques as I watch
them and look forward to each dojo practice. Not only is
the slow motion photography great, you repeat your techniques
several repetitions and from different camera angles. In
addition you do the techniques real time slow and real time
fast. My enthusiasm for Jujitsu is on the increase by
watching these DVD's. Thank you and your staff for making
these movies.
...RS 11/09
I hope
this finds you and finds you well. My name is Paul Hall [name used with
permission]. You taught my brother and I Ju-Jitsu. At
John Muir Junior High School through the Burbank YMCA around 1971. I was 12
years old and I still have my (gi) and green belt.
I was
speaking to a new client yesterday. And your name rolled off my tongue. When
a name comes to me that easily. I have to say thank you to that person. You
taught me self-defense. But, I can see now it really was defense from my
self. Respect for all those who had something to teach me. The ability to
take a fall. Whether it be physical or emotional. Tuck, get the air out
(yell), roll, slap the mat to help break the fall, protect yourself, spring
back up, then Fight or Flee, but always in control of myself. My choice
Fight or Flee. You have touched so many life's.
I want
to thank you for everything you taught me, to help shape my life. Its
amazing how many people you have helped through people like me. Now helping
others. Only God knows all the life's that you have touched. I know how good
LIFE is. Thank you. ...PH 11/08
I have studied several
martial arts in my lifetime, my purpose being to acquire the knowledge to
defend myself and go home at night. I have over the years blended Aikido,
wing chun, jeet kune do, sambo, and some of the Filipino arts into what i
believe to be an effective system. I would like you to know that i will
incorporate a very large portion of your 8dvd home study course into my
system, especially your street defense tactics. I work a lot on entering
techniques which i believe to be the key to any combat system, one has to be
able to enter safely and take control immediately, but from living on the
streets a good part of my life I know that the techniques in your dvds are
very realistic for street defense and I would recommend them to anyone that
is serious about their safety..I think my purchase of your dvds was well
worth the money i spent on the purchase. JV 3/08
I have received the DVDs. My senpai and I spent the evening with Disk 1.
We were very pleased with it. In addition to broadening our view of basic
techniques, there were two small techniques on the disk that solved
long-standing mysteries for us. As far as I am concerned, that was worth
the price of admission, and I still have seven disks to go! Thanks again for
going to the effort to create this reference. BC 2/08
This is the first time I have taken a martial arts course this way. It has
its challenges, but it has already made me a better instructor in many ways.
LJ 4/07
I believe that I was one of your students many years ago (1978-9) at Olive
Vista Jr. High in Sylmar. I'm thrilled to see that your are still teaching
and involved in Jujitsu. I did not continue in the art past Jr. high but
have always remembered fondly the time I spent in your class. You provided
guidance, discipline and skills that have stayed with me to this day. When I
saw your name I just wanted to take the time to say hello. TC 2/07
Advanced Jujitsu, The Science Behind The Gentle Art takes us into the mind
of a tenth degree black belt in jujitsu who shares with us the physics
behind martial arts, the thought processes of a master, and the most
efficient way to practice and execute techniques. This great book offers the
serious martial artist extremely valuable concepts and insights that are the
result of four decades of experience. It explains anatomy and kinesiology as
they relate to all martial arts.
I expected a straightforward presentation of the next level of techniques in
jujitsu. I got all that, and so much more. Advanced Jujitsu is a gift to the
martial arts community. Thank you for sharing your wisdom Mr. Kirby! DC 2/07
Advanced Jujitsu is a great book for "advanced thinkers" and
practitioners of Ju-Jitsu, or any martial art. As stated in book's
description and subtitle, it covers the SCIENCE Behind the art. It is not a
visual "how to" book. It is a book of disclosure. Put simply, if you know
how to accomplish a kick, a throw, or joint lock, etc... this tells you why
it works. By exposing the physics of technique, the author helps us to
deepen our understanding of "cause and effect" in relation to our movements.
TD 2/07
Jujitsu: Intermediate Techniques rocks!! This is the 2d in a Series of
books on the topic by Mr Kirby , it picks up where the 1st left off. This is
unabashedly a how to book and does it's job clearly and succinctly . Mr
Kirby shows the finer points of the art to the student (while not all the
techniques are street applicable they demonstrate concepts that are vital to
an understanding of the workings of Jujitsu).Mr Kirby also discusses tactics
techniques and strategy for use of jj in real situations. The work is
excellent and would be complimented by the DVD series Mr Kirby did on the
subject. Well Done . DP 2/07
I will be teaching
Mang Ho Self Defense at the University of South Florida. I will be using your
book Jujitsu Nerve Techniques as one of my required books. GMJ
I am a High School Science Teacher
and Wrestling coach. I have taught several of your lower and intermediate
level Ju-Jitsu techniques to my wrestlers and have attained great success with
these techniques. EB
I studied Aikido for two years
and was always disappointed that the books on the subject never showed the
details you have in your nerve book. Good work. MH
I am not sure that you
remember me. You were my instructor in 1977 at Olive Vista Jr High. I have
thought of you often over the years with fondness and Respect. You have
been an inspiration to me in many ways. I just want to thank you for caring
about us and the art, to instill in me a desire to be the best me I could
be. I am better for having known you. SS
Thank
you sir, thanks for what you do for me personally, the art and the association.
I feel very disjointed here in Wyoming, but you always make me feel like I am in
the loop and not completely forgotten. Merry Christmas... AJ
I have most of your tapes and
books and refer to them often. I have been involved in Jujitsu for
nearly fifty years and your tapes are right on the top of my list of
"authentic jujitsu." I am in Knoxville, TN and you are way out on
the West Coast. If you were closer I would certainly see you. I am a 6th
Dan in Shingitai Jujitsu and Kodokan Jujitsu (USJA) and, agin, have found your
work very impressive. I am the head coach of Judo and Jujitsu at the
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Thank you for signing the book I
recently purchased. ...DJT
In this, the first of 8 volumes
by Mr. Kirby on Ju-Jitsu, one is shown how to use this art from a street
effective, self-defense perspective. In our opinion, Mr. Kirby has created an
excellent video that's fairly easy to learn. The first few minutes of the
video go through correct posture, stretches, some exercises, break falls, and
blocks. Following this, the heart of the program takes one through 12
self-defense techniques using some moves seen in judo, others in Japanese
Jujitsu. Most of the 12 had extensions/sub-components, that combined, could
almost give one 24 Ju-Jitsu techniques total to practice. Not bad for a short
40 minute video! This could keep the average beginner busy for many hours,
learning how to perform the techniques. If most just spent one hour, on each
of the twelve techniques shown, including their sub-components, the beginner,
in our opinion, would have a great base from which to build on. I felt the
real beauty of this tape was the way Mr. Kirby used striking techniques to
close the distance and distract the opponent, so one could set up the
techniques. Well done Mr. Kirby, can't wait to see the next one.
. . . in this tape, you get
over 50 techniques (counting extensions and the freestyle section)! This could
keep the average student easily busy for 50-100 hours as Mr. Kirby suggested.
I felt the real beauty of this tape was once again the way Mr. Kirby used
strikes on some of the techniques to close the distance and distract the
opponent, so one could set up the techniques. But in addition to that, from
#13 on, one is shown counters and knife defense too. And just when you think
you'd seen it all, the "icing on the cake" comes at the end where
one gets to see a couple of minutes of "Freestyle" in which Mr.
Kirby defends himself against 2 Uke's, that are constantly coming at him
randomly in every way imaginable. This series, titled "Self Defense
Ju-Jitsu", I felt really showed how to use the art from a realistic
street mindset, versus many of the Ju-Jitsu tapes I've seen that show sport
techniques, or techniques that make one wonder "Why would a person hold
still for that?" Once again, well done Mr. Kirby.
ur ideas in the
gentle-art-books have been a row of good and helpful hints on my own way. but ur
newest book, i just read it, was really a new dimension. i reached 6.dan in aiki
jujutsu, just got 5.dan nihon jujutsu bei sato hanshi, but i found many new
skills for me and my pupils. despite of being member of EMT - the human body
suddenly is full of new attacking points. for days my pupils are crying - page
for page i study ur guide, with much effort! receiving newest information i just
wanted to tell u this, and i want to thank u for ur work - the distance between
CA and good old europe is too big
to tell u this on the tatami. ...AB
Have bought the tapes and they
are excellent . The techniques for the most part are simple and direct , (this
is the highest compliment), they would be applicable in self-defense !
situations . I have incorporated many of them into the self-defense portion of
my taekwon do classes . I enjoy the BJJ philosophy of always trying to help ones
attacker (was a boy scout once) and letting him do the work of the technique ie
pull you up so you can make the strike , set the lock etc.....The site is a
wealth of useful information. ...DP [2nd dan TaeKwonDo
The Budoshin JuJitsu tapes are
excellent! I purchased my full set about 7years ago, and I still use them
as a reference tool today.The instruction is very clear, the use of slow motion
helmentioned, there is more than enough material and variations to take you all
the way to Nidan... and beyond.
The more you watch the tapes, the more you pick up, the
more you learn to blend and borrow when you get to higher rank levels.
These tapes (and your books) have provided a link between me in Toronto Canada,
and you in California that would never have been possible otherwise. As a
long distance learner, your tapes have been an outstanding opportunity for me
tolearn, practice, and now as a Nidan/Instructor, to teach Budoshin JuJitsu Many
thanks to you for all your hard work and support. Make sure everyone
purchases your books and DVDs as well. Your books are used in every one of
my classes as reference tools for my students, and they love them! ...GC
Sensei, I have read a couple
of your books and the website will visit often. ...WR
I picked up your book at the
local martial arts supply store when we were buying our gi's not knowing you
association with O'Sensei. Thank you for writing it as I find myself
thumbing through the text often in between practices. ...ERC
How have you
been? I hope this finds you in good health and good
spirits. I do not believe I have ever thanked you properly
before. So I just wanted you to know that Ju-Jitsu has
been one of the most influential experiences on my life. I
believe it has
helped me be the person that I am today. Thank you for
your support, effort and guidance. Sorry for not keeping
in touch, but you have to understand how hard it was to quit. Thanks again. ...MS
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