About the Author
Meet George Rego
For over three decades, I’ve walked the path of Jukido Jujitsu - not only as a martial artist and teacher, but as a devoted student of its philosophy, people, and origins. This site is a place where I share reflections from my journey: moments of insight on the mat, lessons from travels across dojos and continents, and stories that honor those who came before us.
Chief Instructor Since
1999
Lifelong Martial Artist
Since Age 8
About the Book
The Book That Travels the Past
The Founding of Jujutsu & Judo in America invites readers on a rich, well-researched journey - from the first encounters with the art of jujutsu in the United States to the teachers, presidents (yes, even Theodore Roosevelt), and pioneers who shaped its path to becoming a part of American culture. It’s a story written out of reverence—for pioneers, for truth, and for every martial artist’s heritage.
Published Author
2022
Martial Arts & Sports History on AMAZON
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What Readers Are Saying
Kind words from readers and historians who’ve journeyed through its pages.
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Accessible & Informative
“An easily accessible, yet highly informative, account of how the Japanese fighting art made its way to the United States.”
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Readable History for All
“Whether you are a martial arts history aficionado or someone wanting a simple and readable history - THE FOUNDING OF JUJUTSU & JUDO IN AMERICA is for you!”
Antonio Aloia
Martial Arts History Chronicle
Rich Interviews & Unseen Archives
“It expands further … providing never‑before‑seen images and newspaper articles … interviews of postwar jujutsu and judo pioneers.”
