The best and most comprehensive guide to learning jiu-jitsu, this study describes the authentic form of judo developed in the late nineteenth century by Professor Jiguro Kano. The complete system of 160 holds and throws is clearly explained, with 487 photographs and four charts providing further cla[...]

First published in 1904 as Jiu-Jitsu Combat Tricks: Japanese Feats of Attack & Defense in Personal Encounter, this unique volume is an invaluable addition to any athlete's library. Jiu-Jitsu (or Jujutsu as it is known as today) is a classic martial art developed primarily in Japan. Its roots can be [...]