Whether you are a martial arts history aficionado or someone wanting a simple and understandable history — THE FOUNDING OF JUJUTSU & JUDO IN AMERICA is for you! This book seeks to provide you an easily accessible, yet highly informative, account of how the Japanese fighting art made its way to the United States and why it has become a permanent part of the American cultural mosaic.

This book is made up of two major sections. The first portion is a journey that has you travel with the art from Japan to the United States. Beginning with the first known encounter between an American and the art of jujutsu (jujitsu / jiu-jitsu). You’ll journey through the most significant moments and impactful events that shaped the trajectory of the art in America. Some highlights include:

• The Influence of Jigoro Kano & Kodokan Judo
• President Theodore Roosevelt & The White House Dojo
• Japanese Pioneers in the USA: Yamashita, Tomita, Maeda, Miyake, Kawaishi
• Prizefighting, Circuses, & the United States Military
• The Impact of World War II & It's Reshaping Jujutsu & Judo
• And More!

In addition to a detailed recounting of the events - the second half of the book features enlightening interviews pertaining to American jujutsu & judo pioneers, including:

• Jim Bregman • Member of 1st American Olympic Judo Team & Bronze Medalist
• George Kirby • Prolific Author, Budoshin Jujutsu, & Senior Student of Sanzo "Jack" Seki
• Robert Hudson • On the Life & Legacy of Seishiro "Henry" Okazaki & Danzan Ryu
• Robert E. Robert • On of His Teacher - American Jujutsu & Karate Pioneer, Master Paul Arel
• Ernie Cates • US Marine Corps Judo Champion & Legend of American Jujutsu & Judo