About this title: This is one of the first books published in English on this Japanese grappling art. It covers the entire spectrum of practical technique: breakfalls, standing defenses, tripping and throwing, ground locks and maneuvers, a fascinating section on jujitsu vs boxing, plus general hints on how to train safely and effectively.This time-honored classic is guaranteed to fascinate and educate practitioners of Japanese and Brazilian jujitsu, all grappling and throwing arts, and collectors of classic close-combat texts.
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Paladin Press
Date published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781581604214ISBN:1581604211
Description: Reprint of 1914 original. Xix, 111 pp., hundreds of step-by-step photos from the original book, octavo, quality trade softcover. Fine copy, appears unread, no owne's name. Classic reference, sitll important today. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, England
Date published: 1949
Description: Very Good in Fair jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Binding is tight, there is a little bit of shelf rubbing to the spine ends; close to the bottom corner of the front cover there is a tear in the cloth, showing briefly a bit of the cardboard beneath. Bound in red cloth, the title is gilded on the spine. Dust jacket corners are chipped, the bottom front corner is missing a large piece, being about a 1 1/2" tall area, half an inch wide; the covers are lightly stained and rubbed, the edges are ... read more
Edition: 8TH ED. RESET
Binding: HARD BACK BROWN
Publisher: METHUEN & CO., LTD., LONDON
Date published: 1953
Description: GOOD POOR in POOR jacket. 4 3/4 X 7 3/4. Pictorial dust jacket: major book, shelf, edge wear, tears, portions missing, corner bumps, tape repairs, soiling. Boards: faded gilt title on spine, mild wear. Interior: light browning to pages, foxing, rubber stamp first name of the previous owner on front/back end papers. Black and white action photographs. _PAB_ read more
Binding: HARD BACK BROWN
Publisher: METHUEN & CO, LONDON
Date published: 1953
Description: GOOD WORN DJ. WORN DJ. 5 X 7. The dj is worn, and the sedges are chipped. The book has general shelf wear, otherwise, tight binding, clean text and body, and b&w illustrations. _PAB_ read more
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