Unlock the secrets to dominating any opponent, regardless of size, with Jiu Jitsu - A Superior Leverage Force. This classic text published during the early 20th century, popularized the idea that Japanese Jiu-Jitsu (Jujutsu) was a true science based on physics and anatomical leverage, not brute strength.
This manual promises to reveal the "Muscle Science Tricks" of the art, focusing on the principles that allow a smaller, weaker individual to defeat a stronger aggressor. It serves as a vital historical document showcasing the early Western fascination with the practical self-defense and wrestling applications of the Japanese art.
Key Techniques and Principles:
- Superior Leverage Force: Detailed explanations of how to use fulcrums and body mechanics to amplify your strength and minimize effort.
- Anatomical Weak Points: Instructions on applying pressure to vulnerable joint locks, chokes, and nerve points (often referred to as 'tricks').
- Japanese Art of Wrestling: Focus on the close-quarters, grappling, and standing self-defense techniques that form the core of classical Jujutsu.
- Practical Self-Defense: A curriculum dedicated to quick, effective solutions for real-world encounters, making it an essential guide for close-combat enthusiasts.
Whether you are a historian of martial arts, a practitioner of Judo or BJJ, or seeking a definitive guide to the scientific principles of self-defense, this book is an invaluable addition to your library.
