Tricks of Self-Defence, A Useful Book for Everybody (Collector's Edition)

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Focusing on practical self-defense techniques, this pioneering work introduces pressure points and grappling methods accessible to the everyday person. Unlike previous complex jujitsu texts, it offers a straightforward, illustrated guide featuring 33 'Standing Positions' and 9 'Ground Tricks' that require minimal space for practice. Published around 1910, it stands as a historic achievement in English literature, being one of the first to document Japanese self-defense techniques in a user-friendly format.