The Founding Of Jujutsu Judo And Aikido In The United Kingdom

Download or read book The founding of Jujutsu, Judo & Aikido in the United Kingdom written by Abdul Rashid and published by Abdul Rashid. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the brief history of Jujutsu, Judo, Aikido and its impact on the United Kingdom. Starting from the Victorian era, when Edward William Barton-Wright introduced his art of Bartitsu. To the music hall demonstrations by Yukio Tani and others. Also, with the suffragettes learning martial arts to fight for equality. Following that, the arrival of Gunji Koizumi and finally Kenshiro Abbe, who sought to spread his unique philosophy of Kyushindo, eventually teaching the martial art of Aikido. A pioneer of Aikido and a direct student of Kenshiro Abbe, Henry Ellis, is a co-author, sharing his Insights on the early days of British Aikido. Travel back in time through the different eras as you read this book (Color edition)