The Secrets of Jujitsu - A Complete Course in Self Defense - Book One

By Allan Corstorphin Smith

First published in 1920, this is book one of a seven-volume course on leaning jujitsu, comprising an introduction and lessons 1-7. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art and close combat that concentrates on defeating an armed opponent both with or without a short weapon. “Ju” means soft or flexible, while "Jutsu" means "art" or "technique" and refers to the use of your opponent's force against themselves. This volume contains useful illustrations and simple, clear instructions for the positions and manoeuvres treated, as well we chapters and explanations on general principles and keeping your body in shape. “The Secrets of Jujitsu” will appeal to those looking to begin their jujutsu path, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “Lesson 1”, “Lesson 2”, “Lesson 3”, “Lesson 4”, “Lesson 5”, “Lesson 6”, and “Lesson 7”. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macha Press
• Release date: May 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781528786928

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THE SECRETS OF JUJITSU :

A COMPLETE COURSE IN

SELF DEFENSE

BOOK ONE

By

CAPTAIN ALLAN

CORSTORPHIN SMITH

First published in 1920

This edition published by Read Books Ltd.

Copyright © 2019 Read Books Ltd.

This book is copyright and may not be

reproduced or copied in any way without

the express permission of the publisher in writing

British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data

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from the British Library

Contents

Foreword

Jujitsu Is Both Self-Defense And Mental Training

LESSON 1

LESSON 2

LESSON 3

LESSON 4

LESSON 5

LESSON 6

LESSON 7

Presentation of the Black Belt to Captain Allan Smith at the Kodokwan (Central Jujitsu College), Tokyo, Japan, January 9, 1916. From a painting by a Japanese artist. [Ed. note: When Scottish judoka George Kerr wore his kilt to the Kodokan 44 years later, Japanese kept trying to see what was underneath, and afterwards Kerr swore not to do that again.]

Foreword

Captain Smith, who has been employed as an instructor in Hand-to-Hand Fighting at The Infantry School, has performed an important service in preparing his series of books, "The Secrets of Jujitsu. It is, in my opinion, highly desirable that American Infantry be trained in all forms of personal combat that might be used against them.

PAUL B. MALONE 

Colonel, Infantry 

Assistant Commandant

Japanese banquet after the ceremony in the Central Jujitsu College; Captain Smith in Scottish Highland Costume, second from right 

Jujitsu Is Both

Self-Defense And

Mental Training

Jujitsu as a means of self-defense will teach you to take care of yourself in dangerous situations whether armed or unarmed.

It is a valuable study as it trains you to evade the impact of an opponent's strength and attack him at a point where he can bring only 20 per cent of his strength to bear. It teaches you to unbalance your opponent.

Conversely it trains you to retain your own balance and to bring 100 percent of your strength to bear in