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PREFACE
This handbook of American Judo is a thorough study in the methods and techniques of hand-fighting. It is based upon the classic jiu-jutsu but incorporates the most recent improvements in the scientific development of modes of personal combat. It also borrows from wrestling, boxing and la
The purpose of The American Judo is twofold. The first is to develop a technique of disabling and, if necessary, seriously injuring an opponent. The second and of no lesser importance is to give the reader adequate skill and knowledge in defending himself against an assailant. In both instances it is perfectly obvious how important it is to perfect to the highest degree the mechanical efficiency of the various holds, grips, etc., that are employed in the system of American Judo. It cannot be over-emphasized that the slightest defection in the application of any given hold may mean serious injury. Furthermore, every superfluous movement, no matter how slight, must be eliminated. The essence of success in the method of American Judo is speed, combined with a complete knowledge of the proper moves based on the element of surprise. Another point is that the holds taught are broken with the greatest difficulty. Each hold is created with one dominant purpose: to secure the maximum effect with the greatest economy of time, movement and effort.
The large number and variety of holds and maneuvers have been presented not with the intention of having the student master each and every one; rather, they have been enumerated and illustrated to afford him an opportunity to select those best fitted to his personal physical equip-ment. The hold that one man excels in cannot always be mastered by another. In this connection it is well to remember that absolute proficiency in a few holds is a wiser policy than an incomplete mastery of a hundred.
SUGGESTIONS TO THE READER
1. Whenever possible deliver a kick or blow to the testicles or to the Adam's apple.
2. Every move must be made with a snap or jerk. A slow move is absolutely worthless.
3. Any of the holds in this book can result in extreme injury, therefore. exercise extreme caution in practice.
4. Don't try to resist your opponent, on the contrary, give way to his pressure and use his original force and momentum to his own disadvantage. In fact. the counter move for most Judo holds is to move with your opponent's hold faster than he expects you to. In that way you can often escape from an otherwise unbreakable hold.
5. The secret of falling is to be completely relaxed. This is often quite difficult, because when a person feels himself falling his instinctive reaction is to tense his muscles. Although instinctive, this reaction is to be avoided because muscular tension places a strain on the bones to which the muscles are attached, enabling these bones to he more easily injured.
6. Work all the holds from both aides so as not to limit yourself to becoming 'one-sided' in your abilities.
7. Every move in Judo should be made with a maximum of speed and carried through to its logical conclusion. Be sure that you have the procedures clearly in mind. Never stop a movement half way because injuries to yourself might easily result.
8. All moves should be smooth and flow one into the other with no awkward halts or delays between them.
As a student at the University of Ilinois, 'Barney' Cosneck won two Big Ten wrestling championships. Later he served as Judo instructor in the armed forces, where he co-authored 'How to Fight Tough' with Jack Dempsey. In 'American Combat Judo' he has adapted the best of Japanese ju jitsu, French foot fighting, Chinese boxing and American wrestling to produce simple but effective techniques for defense and counterattack.
Bernard J. Cosneck greaduated form the University of Illinois in 1934 where he majored in Physical Education. He was twice Big Ten Intercollegiate wrestling champion in 1932 and 1934. He became interested in all forms of hand to hand fighting, learning all the tricks of Japanese Jiu Jitsu, French foot-fighting and Chinesse boxing. In training thousands of men for the United States Coast Guard, he helped divise new methods in personal combat and tested and improved old ones until he had gathered sufficient material for an authoritative book on hand to hand fighting. As Chief Boatswain mate he was Judo supervisor at United states Coast Guard Station, Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, N.Y. Later he was assigned to several posts directing and teaching the new fighting methods. He is co-author with Leutenant Commander Jack Dempsey of 'How to Fight Tough'.
Contents
PREFACE ................................................... V
SUGGESTIONS TO THE
READER................................................... VII
DISABLING BLOWS........................................... II
Hack and Jab .......................................... 12
Chart of Disabling Blows............................... 13
HOLDS AND LOCKS .......................................... 2l
Rear Arm Strangle...................................... 22
Grab Belt or Crotch.................................... 24
Wrist Hold Variations.................................. 26
Grab from Behind -- Arms Free.......................... 28
Grab from Behind -- Arms Locked........................ 30
Arm Drag from Behind................................... 32
BREAKS AND RELEASES....................................... 35
Break from Front Body Scissors......................... 36
Break from Rear Body Scissors.......................... 38
Break from Full Nelson................................. 40
Break from Hammer Lock ................................ 42
Break from Front Finger Strangle....................... 44
Break from Grab Belt and Elbow......................... 46
Break from Rear Strangle............................... 48
Break from Arm Strangle................................ 50
Break from Hand Clasp.................................. 52
Break from Front Bear Hug.............................. 54
THROWS AND TRIPS.......................................... 57
Shoulder Twist into Strangle........................... 58
Hip Throw ............................................. 60
Shoulder Throw......................................... 62
Tip Over............................................... 64
Counter for Chest Push................................. 66
Pile Driver............................................ 68
Ankle or Cuff Jerk..................................... 70
Lapel Throw ........................................... 72
Trip from Rear......................................... 74
Trip from Behind....................................... 76
POLICE TACTICS........................................... 79
Fighting Two Men at Once............................... 80
Rope Strangle.......................................... 82
Hammer Lock Come-Along................................. 84
Removing an Unwilling Person from a Chair.............. 86
Disarming an Assailant Who Has a Pistol
Pointed at Your Back................................... 88
Disarming an Assailant Who is Facing You with a Pistol. 92
Disarming Opponent of Club............................. 94
Crossed Arm Come-Along ................................ 96
Resuscitation.......................................... 98
Taking an Unwilling Prisoner.......................... 100
How to Search a Prisoner.............................. 102
Blocking Hip or Shoulder Throw........................ l04
Disarming Opponent of a Knife......................... 106
Blocking Kick to Testicles............................ 108
Arm Hack Come-Along................................... l10
Arm Twist............................................. 112
Wrist Lock Come-Along................................. 114
Attack from the Ground................................ 116
SITUATIONS ............................................. 119
Being Attacked from the Rear.......................... l21
Being Strangled with Hands............................ 121
Being Strangled with Forearm.......................... 121
Being Grasped by the Wrists........................... 121
Being Attacked While Lying Face Down.................. 121
Being Rushed Head-On.................................. 122
Fighting Face to Face................................. 122
Making an Attack from the Rear........................ 122
This handbook of American Judo is a thorough study in the methods and techniques of hand-fighting. It is based upon the classic jiu-jutsu but incorporates the most recent improvements in the scientific development of modes of personal combat. It also borrows from wrestling, boxing and la
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Savatte (footfighting), those special features that are peculiarly adapted for a system of hand-fighting.The purpose of The American Judo is twofold. The first is to develop a technique of disabling and, if necessary, seriously injuring an opponent. The second and of no lesser importance is to give the reader adequate skill and knowledge in defending himself against an assailant. In both instances it is perfectly obvious how important it is to perfect to the highest degree the mechanical efficiency of the various holds, grips, etc., that are employed in the system of American Judo. It cannot be over-emphasized that the slightest defection in the application of any given hold may mean serious injury. Furthermore, every superfluous movement, no matter how slight, must be eliminated. The essence of success in the method of American Judo is speed, combined with a complete knowledge of the proper moves based on the element of surprise. Another point is that the holds taught are broken with the greatest difficulty. Each hold is created with one dominant purpose: to secure the maximum effect with the greatest economy of time, movement and effort.
The large number and variety of holds and maneuvers have been presented not with the intention of having the student master each and every one; rather, they have been enumerated and illustrated to afford him an opportunity to select those best fitted to his personal physical equip-ment. The hold that one man excels in cannot always be mastered by another. In this connection it is well to remember that absolute proficiency in a few holds is a wiser policy than an incomplete mastery of a hundred.
SUGGESTIONS TO THE READER
1. Whenever possible deliver a kick or blow to the testicles or to the Adam's apple.
2. Every move must be made with a snap or jerk. A slow move is absolutely worthless.
3. Any of the holds in this book can result in extreme injury, therefore. exercise extreme caution in practice.
4. Don't try to resist your opponent, on the contrary, give way to his pressure and use his original force and momentum to his own disadvantage. In fact. the counter move for most Judo holds is to move with your opponent's hold faster than he expects you to. In that way you can often escape from an otherwise unbreakable hold.
5. The secret of falling is to be completely relaxed. This is often quite difficult, because when a person feels himself falling his instinctive reaction is to tense his muscles. Although instinctive, this reaction is to be avoided because muscular tension places a strain on the bones to which the muscles are attached, enabling these bones to he more easily injured.
6. Work all the holds from both aides so as not to limit yourself to becoming 'one-sided' in your abilities.
7. Every move in Judo should be made with a maximum of speed and carried through to its logical conclusion. Be sure that you have the procedures clearly in mind. Never stop a movement half way because injuries to yourself might easily result.
8. All moves should be smooth and flow one into the other with no awkward halts or delays between them.
As a student at the University of Ilinois, 'Barney' Cosneck won two Big Ten wrestling championships. Later he served as Judo instructor in the armed forces, where he co-authored 'How to Fight Tough' with Jack Dempsey. In 'American Combat Judo' he has adapted the best of Japanese ju jitsu, French foot fighting, Chinese boxing and American wrestling to produce simple but effective techniques for defense and counterattack.
Bernard J. Cosneck greaduated form the University of Illinois in 1934 where he majored in Physical Education. He was twice Big Ten Intercollegiate wrestling champion in 1932 and 1934. He became interested in all forms of hand to hand fighting, learning all the tricks of Japanese Jiu Jitsu, French foot-fighting and Chinesse boxing. In training thousands of men for the United States Coast Guard, he helped divise new methods in personal combat and tested and improved old ones until he had gathered sufficient material for an authoritative book on hand to hand fighting. As Chief Boatswain mate he was Judo supervisor at United states Coast Guard Station, Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, N.Y. Later he was assigned to several posts directing and teaching the new fighting methods. He is co-author with Leutenant Commander Jack Dempsey of 'How to Fight Tough'.
Contents
PREFACE ................................................... V
SUGGESTIONS TO THE
READER................................................... VII
DISABLING BLOWS........................................... II
Hack and Jab .......................................... 12
Chart of Disabling Blows............................... 13
HOLDS AND LOCKS .......................................... 2l
Rear Arm Strangle...................................... 22
Grab Belt or Crotch.................................... 24
Wrist Hold Variations.................................. 26
Grab from Behind -- Arms Free.......................... 28
Grab from Behind -- Arms Locked........................ 30
Arm Drag from Behind................................... 32
BREAKS AND RELEASES....................................... 35
Break from Front Body Scissors......................... 36
Break from Rear Body Scissors.......................... 38
Break from Full Nelson................................. 40
Break from Hammer Lock ................................ 42
Break from Front Finger Strangle....................... 44
Break from Grab Belt and Elbow......................... 46
Break from Rear Strangle............................... 48
Break from Arm Strangle................................ 50
Break from Hand Clasp.................................. 52
Break from Front Bear Hug.............................. 54
THROWS AND TRIPS.......................................... 57
Shoulder Twist into Strangle........................... 58
Hip Throw ............................................. 60
Shoulder Throw......................................... 62
Tip Over............................................... 64
Counter for Chest Push................................. 66
Pile Driver............................................ 68
Ankle or Cuff Jerk..................................... 70
Lapel Throw ........................................... 72
Trip from Rear......................................... 74
Trip from Behind....................................... 76
POLICE TACTICS........................................... 79
Fighting Two Men at Once............................... 80
Rope Strangle.......................................... 82
Hammer Lock Come-Along................................. 84
Removing an Unwilling Person from a Chair.............. 86
Disarming an Assailant Who Has a Pistol
Pointed at Your Back................................... 88
Disarming an Assailant Who is Facing You with a Pistol. 92
Disarming Opponent of Club............................. 94
Crossed Arm Come-Along ................................ 96
Resuscitation.......................................... 98
Taking an Unwilling Prisoner.......................... 100
How to Search a Prisoner.............................. 102
Blocking Hip or Shoulder Throw........................ l04
Disarming Opponent of a Knife......................... 106
Blocking Kick to Testicles............................ 108
Arm Hack Come-Along................................... l10
Arm Twist............................................. 112
Wrist Lock Come-Along................................. 114
Attack from the Ground................................ 116
SITUATIONS ............................................. 119
Being Attacked from the Rear.......................... l21
Being Strangled with Hands............................ 121
Being Strangled with Forearm.......................... 121
Being Grasped by the Wrists........................... 121
Being Attacked While Lying Face Down.................. 121
Being Rushed Head-On.................................. 122
Fighting Face to Face................................. 122
Making an Attack from the Rear........................ 122
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