TAIKI-JITSU Volume 1 Kicking, Punching and Trapping

by Joshua Pugh

Overview

Taiki-Jitsu is a mixed martial arts system built upon the techniques and
philosophy of traditional Goju-ryu (Hard Soft) Okinawan Karate. In
addition to karate, Taiki-Jitsu incorporates techniques from tae kwon do
(high kicks), aikido, jiu-jitsu, Eskrima, and other systems.

Taiki-Jitsu translates to "always prepared" or "prepared for anything."
That is its aim: to prepare the practitioner for any type of physical
confrontation. The three areas of focus are: mental preparation, physical
ability, and martial arts techniques. Martial arts techniques encompass
only one-third of the overall effectiveness of the system. Without strong
development in the other two factors, a practitioner will be ineffective,
regardless of the degree of technical proficiency achieved.

Taiki-Jitsu is divided into four ranges of fighting.

A fight may move between ranges. Techniques are taught at each of the
four ranges. Fighters should engage an opponent in a manner that best
uses their strengths against an opponent's weaknesses, by moving to
the range of their strength and their opponent's weakness. Taiki-Jitsu
mastery requires proficiency in all four ranges of fighting. The four ranges
are as follows:
Kicking Range
Punching Range
Trapping Range
Grappling Range
This book discusses techniques from the kicking, punching, and trapping
ranges. Future editions will discuss other aspects of Taiki-Jitsu.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940156689750
Publisher:	Joshua Pugh
Publication date:	11/07/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

Joshua Pugh is a long time martial arts practitioner and registered Black Belt with the American Karate Association. At age 3, Joshua was diagnosed with epilepsy. At age 7, he was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. At age 9, Joshua was diagnosed with Meningitis. He was later diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and other medical complications resulting from Meningitis. Joshua’s main obstacle was severe and debilitating anxiety and depression, which kept him home bound, unable to leave the house for over a year. His life was paralyzed by fear. He spent years in strenuous battles of the mind and body. Today, Joshua is strong, healthy and physically fit. Joshua credits his relationship with Jesus Christ for his emotional, physical and spiritual health. During Joshua’s healing journey, he intensely studied nutrition, weightlifting, physical fitness and martial arts. He made radical changes in his lifestyle according to sound nutrition and fitness principles which he developed. After losing more than fifty pounds and being slowly removed off medications, Joshua serves as a living inspiration to those who know his story. Many have asked for guidance and advice on how they can make similar lifestyle changes and see similar results. Today, Joshua uses the information and techniques he developed regarding nutrition, physical fitness and spiritual development to help others in their own healing journeys. This book outlines some of the martial arts techniques Joshua teaches as part of his health and wellness programs. According to Joshua, martial arts develop focus, self-discipline, confidence and physical ability. All these traits are essential not only for health but also for life. Joshua is available for personalized nutrition and fitness coaching for those desiring health, fitness and renewed life.