{"product_id":"9780865681903","title":"Combat Jiu Jitsu","description":"Norman Leff is probably one of the most knowledgeable martial arts instructors in the world today. He started training as a teenager, more than 50 years ago, and rapidly attained proficiency in several systems.\u003cp\u003e While working as an English language instructor in South America, Norman met a man named Kenji Tanaka. Tanaka, a former Japanese Imperial Marine, was well versed in the aspects of jiu-jitsu not conventionally taught to the public, even in Japan! For several years Norman trained under Tanaka-sensei, and today he holds the rank of headmaster in this rare and dynamic system of jiu-jitsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After his return to the U.S., Norman worked for many years as a bouncer in New York. As a bouncer he often encountered situations where drunken or rowdy patrons were intent on hurting him; however, Norman had the responsibility of subduing his attackers without injuring them. In this environment, Norman learned two things: First, that his techniques were extremely effective; second, that true self-defense doesn't mean winning the fight, it means stopping the confrontation before it escalates into a fight!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Now, Norman Leff is ready to share over 50 years of knowledge and experience with you!  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unique Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022239121648,"sku":"9780865681903","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780865681903_p0.jpg?v=1763825620","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780865681903","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}