Physical Training for Women by Japanese Methods

From remote antiquity, there has existed in Japan a system of training for the body, known as jiu-jitsu. Ultimately jiiu-jitsu is a highly scientfic system of rapid and convincing attack and defense. Before the stage of combat is reached, however, much work must be devoted to acquiring a knowledg

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of the nerves and muscles, such as comes form well-sustained preliminary practice.

Contents

Chapter I The basis of the Japanese physcial training that is intended. Especially for women-absurdity of the existence of the 'weaker sex.'
Chapter II Additional preliminary exercises for the development of he body.
Chapter III Advanced wrok, to be taken up after a few weeks of preliminary training.
Chapter IV Especial exercises for the waist-line and for the organs.
Chapter V Fresh air the vitaliser in womanhood-some other suggestions.
Chapter VI Exercises for the back, especiall for the small of the back.
Chapter VII The perfect chest-the best develoopment of the hollow of the back, and for giving strength and proper proportions to arms and legs.
Chapter VIII Strength in the neck, upper and lower arms, and wrists, the thighs, upper and lower legs, and ankles.
Chapter IX Obesity and leanness, and the remedies.
Chapter X Our outdoor sports for women as seen from the Japanese view-point.
Chapter XI Sleep and its value.
Chapter XII The age at which girls should begin the study of jiu-jitsu.

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