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The Japanese method of personal attack and self-defense is known as Jiu-Jitsu. Literally , it means the gentle art-of making one's opponent use his strength to his own disadvantage.
The Japanese must be an economical people; for rather than see good force worse than wasted, they
You know how, in the case of a certain class of rapid-fire guns, instead of trying to overcome that vicious habit of 'kicking,' a way was found to utilize that unpleasant recoil in discharging the empty shell and reloading.
Thus it is with those who practise Jiu-Jitsu. They do not meet force with force opposing the fierce rush of an enemy or trying to stop a heavy fist with some part of the body. This would be inartistic, possibly shocking. On the contrary, the gentle artist with his imperturbable smile, instead of tryinig to obstruct, politely helps his enemy along, to his own undoing.
Suppose a big strong fellow made a rush at a man of half his size, who, instead of running away, faces his opponent and meets him part way, thus reducing the distance the big man expected to travel, completely upsetting his arrangements, so that he arrives too early, with considerable force to spare; and finding his intended victim stooping low at his feet. He cannot stop. So he keeps right on; or at least the upper part of him does, as the smaller man arises from the ground with the feet of his enemy, making the latter's progress very awkward for the next few yards, unless he has had much practice in walking on his head.
This volume teaches a hundred easier and more graceful methods of personal attack and self-defense. You can easily render your more powerful enemy helpless and lead him about at your will, with only a gentle clasp of the thumb and finger, if you have a knowledge of his weak pooints. Physical strength is of secondary importance to a knowledge of the human body, its muscles, nerves and arteries. 'Knowledge is power.'
Jiu-Jitsu, as herein considered, is not a method of Physical Culture, but a high grade of stategy.
It is not a system of muscle-building by Physical training, but rather a means for offsetting the effectiveness of powerful muscles, by performing the most skilful, yet simple manoeuvers.
Contents
Tan (simple) Jitsu
Oya Ubi Shime, or Thumb Grip
Teko To Tsuppari, or Lever and Fulcrum
Ude Ori, or Arm Break
Mawari Katsu
Eri Shime, Collar Grip
Shoinage, Throwing over (dumping) the load
Atemi, or Quietus
Simple Jitsu vs. The Ordinary Push, Punch or Grab
Mizu Nagaeshi, or Tkumbling Over Like a Water-fall
Sora Towoshi, or Sudden Fall
Conduct of the Gentle Artist
Jiu-Jitsu against Weapons
Regarding the Arm Twist
Sora Tawoshi, or Sudden Fall
Nodo Tsuki, or Throat Push
Taku (Compound or Double) Jitsu
Regarding Position
Kuruma Kaeshi, or Whirling Turnover
La Garrotte A Le Juponaise
Chair Arrest
Arresting a Policeman
Science, Strategy and Courage vs. Weapons
Taka Tool (High Catch)
Jiu-Jitsu vs. Boxing
Taka Basami (High Pressure) vs. Fists
Taka Tooi, or High Catch Applied to Boxing
Hicki Otoshi, Tip and Fall
Koshi Kuruna, or Back Wheel
Jiu-Jitsu vs. American 'Side-Hold'
Kuruma Kaeshi or Whirling Turnover vs. 'Collar and Elbow.'
Ude Ori or Arm Break vs. Collar and Elbow
Kata Otoshi, or Shoulder Overthrow
Ryo Te Gaishi, To Be Thrown by Both Hands
Maki Komi, Arm Twist
Ume No Yedaori, or Breaking the Plum-tree Bough vs. Collar and Elbow
Kusa Zuribiki, Shaking Hands Act
Hasami Shime, or Scissors Grip
The Japanese method of personal attack and self-defense is known as Jiu-Jitsu. Literally , it means the gentle art-of making one's opponent use his strength to his own disadvantage.
The Japanese must be an economical people; for rather than see good force worse than wasted, they
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contrive to have it expended in such a manner as will do (them) the most good.You know how, in the case of a certain class of rapid-fire guns, instead of trying to overcome that vicious habit of 'kicking,' a way was found to utilize that unpleasant recoil in discharging the empty shell and reloading.
Thus it is with those who practise Jiu-Jitsu. They do not meet force with force opposing the fierce rush of an enemy or trying to stop a heavy fist with some part of the body. This would be inartistic, possibly shocking. On the contrary, the gentle artist with his imperturbable smile, instead of tryinig to obstruct, politely helps his enemy along, to his own undoing.
Suppose a big strong fellow made a rush at a man of half his size, who, instead of running away, faces his opponent and meets him part way, thus reducing the distance the big man expected to travel, completely upsetting his arrangements, so that he arrives too early, with considerable force to spare; and finding his intended victim stooping low at his feet. He cannot stop. So he keeps right on; or at least the upper part of him does, as the smaller man arises from the ground with the feet of his enemy, making the latter's progress very awkward for the next few yards, unless he has had much practice in walking on his head.
This volume teaches a hundred easier and more graceful methods of personal attack and self-defense. You can easily render your more powerful enemy helpless and lead him about at your will, with only a gentle clasp of the thumb and finger, if you have a knowledge of his weak pooints. Physical strength is of secondary importance to a knowledge of the human body, its muscles, nerves and arteries. 'Knowledge is power.'
Jiu-Jitsu, as herein considered, is not a method of Physical Culture, but a high grade of stategy.
It is not a system of muscle-building by Physical training, but rather a means for offsetting the effectiveness of powerful muscles, by performing the most skilful, yet simple manoeuvers.
Contents
Tan (simple) Jitsu
Oya Ubi Shime, or Thumb Grip
Teko To Tsuppari, or Lever and Fulcrum
Ude Ori, or Arm Break
Mawari Katsu
Eri Shime, Collar Grip
Shoinage, Throwing over (dumping) the load
Atemi, or Quietus
Simple Jitsu vs. The Ordinary Push, Punch or Grab
Mizu Nagaeshi, or Tkumbling Over Like a Water-fall
Sora Towoshi, or Sudden Fall
Conduct of the Gentle Artist
Jiu-Jitsu against Weapons
Regarding the Arm Twist
Sora Tawoshi, or Sudden Fall
Nodo Tsuki, or Throat Push
Taku (Compound or Double) Jitsu
Regarding Position
Kuruma Kaeshi, or Whirling Turnover
La Garrotte A Le Juponaise
Chair Arrest
Arresting a Policeman
Science, Strategy and Courage vs. Weapons
Taka Tool (High Catch)
Jiu-Jitsu vs. Boxing
Taka Basami (High Pressure) vs. Fists
Taka Tooi, or High Catch Applied to Boxing
Hicki Otoshi, Tip and Fall
Koshi Kuruna, or Back Wheel
Jiu-Jitsu vs. American 'Side-Hold'
Kuruma Kaeshi or Whirling Turnover vs. 'Collar and Elbow.'
Ude Ori or Arm Break vs. Collar and Elbow
Kata Otoshi, or Shoulder Overthrow
Ryo Te Gaishi, To Be Thrown by Both Hands
Maki Komi, Arm Twist
Ume No Yedaori, or Breaking the Plum-tree Bough vs. Collar and Elbow
Kusa Zuribiki, Shaking Hands Act
Hasami Shime, or Scissors Grip
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