Jujutsu 1913

Book excerpt: A Jujutsu instruction manual for the Shinto Rikugo School, which was a blend of six different classical Jujutsu schools published in Japan in 1913. This school was set up to compete with the popular Kodokan Judo. Jujutsu 1913 was one of the earliest Japanese martial arts guides to use photographs to show how to do techniques. Jujutsu 1913 contains 200 black and white photographs and illustrations showing the proper way to set up various throws, sweeps, chokes and grappling techniques. The titles and descriptions have all been translated into English for the first time. An invaluable look into how Jujutsu was taught in the pre-war era. An excellent book for Jujutsu (Jiujitsu), Judo, BJJ or Japanese martial arts researchers or practitioners.