From Feudal Japan to Modern Australia: The Legacy of Jan de Jong Jujutsu

A hidden samurai legacy. A modern Australian tradition. One unbroken line of jujutsu revealed.From Feudal Japan to Modern Australia: The Legacy of Jan de Jong Jujutsu uncovers the extraordinary lineage linking one of Australia’s most influential martial arts systems to the centuries-old samurai tradition of Tsutsumi Hōzan-ryū. For the first time, Western readers can follow this history from its origins in Japan’s feudal era to its evolution under Master Jan de Jong and the vibrant martial arts community that continues his teachings today.Drawing on the author’s 40 years of experience across three generations within the de Jong lineage—and supported by the first English presentation of Sakae Morita’s rare manuscript, 堤寶山流秘書 (The Confidential Records of the Tsutsumi Hōzan-ryū)—this deeply researched work brings to light the people, techniques, philosophies, and historical events that shaped both traditions.Inside this book, you will discover:The origin story of Tsutsumi Hōzan-ryū, one of Japan’s oldest and most guarded jujutsu schoolsNewly accessible insights from Morita’s Confidential Records, translated and contextualised for modern readersThe journey of the system’s key historical figures and their impact on martial arts developmentHow Master Jan de Jong OAM adapted and carried these teachings into a uniquely Australian jujutsu traditionThe cultural, technical, and philosophical threads that connect samurai martial arts to practitioners todayWho is this book for?Martial artists seeking a deeper understanding of their lineageJudo, jujutsu, aikido, and budo practitionersHistorians of Japanese martial arts and samurai cultureFollowers of the Jan de Jong system and Australian martial arts heritageAnyone fascinated by the evolution of traditional combat arts across time and cultureRichly detailed, historically grounded, and written with the authority of direct lineage experience, this book offers a rare window into a martial tradition that continues to inspire and shape practitioners around the world.Discover the story behind a remarkable legacy—one that spans continents, centuries, and generations. Read more