pFirst published in 1904 as emJiu-Jitsu Combat Tricks Japanese Feats of- Attack Defense in Personal Encounterem, 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 traced back to the early seventeenth century, though it was only introduced to the United States in the late 1800s. pp ppIn this one-of-a-kind manual, H. Irving Hancock distills the essence of Jiu-Jitsu combat into easy-to-understand, elegant instructions. Accompanied by thirty-two period photographs, this book is both an instructional guide and a historic window into early twentieth-century athleticism. Readers will learn the essential skills of Jiu-Jitsu, including basic throat holds, tripping an opponent, defensive reversal from a kneeling position, boxing defense, hook throws, and much more. pp ppAt its most basic, Jiu-Jitsu is the art of defensive grappling-a close combat technique th