Jiu Jitsu Complete Kito Ryu Kiyose Nakae 1958

Jiu

Jitsu

Complete

by KIYOSE NAKAE

Assisted by CHARLES YEAGER

tr!HMAN BROS.PUBLISHERS

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Publisher's Preface

I have known and admired Professor Kiyose N akae for manyyears. He is considered the foremost instructor of authentic Jiu Jitsuin the western world. His students come from all over the world to

New York City. To receive private lessons from him you have to putyourself on a waiting list and his schedule is so crowded that you mayhave to wait a year or two for your first lesson.

Professor Nakae has spent most of his life teaching Jiu Jitsu toAmericans. When he first arrived in this country some fifty years agohe was hired to teach his skills to police departments in all parts ofthe land.

Professor Nakae knows thousands of tricks. From his boyhood hewas drilled in the methods of the old masters of the Jiu Jitsu art. Innearly fifty years of teaching, he has boiled his system down to a com-pact group of tricks which comprise a complete method of self-defenseand which are the easiest and most practical to learn. The dubioustricks that don't work-and which are found in so many of the booksthat have appeared on the subject-are not in these pages. The tricksin these pages work: each and everyone. This alone makes it a uniqueproduct!

It is one thing to teach Jiu Jitsu in private lessons. It is quiteanother to teach it with a book. Only because of Nakae's deep under-standing of his science and his unequalled teaching ability has such abook become possible.

Books on the self-defense arts are usually illustrated with cartoonsor photographs. Professor Nakae and Charles Yeager examined theseand concluded they were of little value when it came to practicallearning.

A new method of showing the tricks had to be devised. Hundredsof photographs were taken of two men in action. A skilled artist thenmade line drawings from the photographs. I believe the result has morethan justified the time, effort and expense that was invested to makesuch a perfect visual presentation.

My feelings were confirmed when the manuscript of this book wassubmitted to B. Vedel of Chicago who is probably the authority onbooks about Jiu Jitsu and Judo.

"The line drawings are a brilliant idea!" was the comment. "Thisis the best thing I have ever seen on the subject, and as you know, Iregard books on the subject with a very jaundiced eye. This one isalmost as good as actually working in class!"

There has never been a book like this one. And perhaps there hasnever been a time when this book was so badly needed. For in thischanging world, the streets of our cities often seem like paths in a densejungle fraught with peril.

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A working knowledge of Jiu Jitsu offers the average man (orwoman) an ability to cope with and triumph over a physical attacker-and to do so with ease. This, whether the opponent is larger, morepowerful, or armed with knife or gun.

Mastering Jiu Jitsu has the pleasant byproduct of giving one afeeling of security in situations once packed with tensions and fears.Interestingly enough, a study has shown that a person trained in JiuJitsu is less likely to run into "trouble" than an untrained person. Thiscould be because of the air of self-confidence the Jiu Jitsu-trainedperson possesses. Or it may be because he is less willing to become em-broiled in physical violence because he knows that when he goes intoaction, the other guy is going to be badly hurt. Theodore Rooseveltsaid to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." The Jiu Jitsu student mayalso speak softly because he knows that his skill is a very big and verydamaging stick.

The book you hold in your hands is not a plaything. Jiu Jitsu isserious business and must be studied and practiced until the studentis skilled in the art.

I was tempted to say "in the almost lost art" for a lost art it hasalmost become. Jiu Jitsu is no longer taught in Japan. It is no longerpassed from generation to generation, as it had been for hundreds ofyears. And here I should explain that Jiu Jitsu is not Judo-and thetwo should not be confused.

Judo is a sport and a worthy one. Its popularity is very much onthe increase, and many believe the time will soon come when Judo isan Olympics sport.

There is a surface similarity about some of the movements in Judoand Jiu Jitsu-but there the likeness ends. Judo, of course, derivedmuch from Jiu Jitsu.

However Jiu Jitsu is an art of self-defense which was developedwith skill and precision as the exclusive property of Japanese nobility.

Judo is played for points. Jiu Jitsu is played "for keeps." WithJiu Jitsu you may, as you desire, punish, damage, or even kill youropponent.

With Jiu Jitsu, David may defeat Goliath. Thus the beaury of theart is that it relies for success not upon brute strength but upon finesseand the ability to win by seeming to yield.

One last note before you enter the portals of your Jiu Jitsu class-room. As the published, it was my original plan to price this book at$6. Though the volume is small, its production costs were large andwould justify the $6 price. But then it was decided, for sentimentalreasons, to price the book at $5. For $5 is the cost of a single forty-fiveminute lesson with Professor Nakae. And here is the course for the

price of a single lesson!Lyle Stuart

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To

the generations of men before uswhose lifetime devotion to theart of ]iu ]itsu has made this

book possible.

FOREWORD

Jiu Jitsu is a method of defense and offense without weapons inpersonal encounter. For many centuries in Japan it was practiced asa military art, together with fencing, archery and the use of the spear.

Jiu Jitsu is not a contest of muscular strength. Nor is its primepurpose to maim or kill, but merely to incapacitate one's opponentfor the time being by means of simple tricks and holds.

Jiu Jitsu tricks and holds are very simple. A thorough knowledgeof them, gained only with constant practice, should develop in one afeeling of strong self-confidence. This confidence causes the Jiu Jitsuexpert to react almost instinctively in the event of a sudden attack andto maneuver any situation to his own advantage.

Professor K. Nakae is one of the few living masters of authenticJiu Jitsu. As Chief Instructor of New York's Dojo (Judo academy) Ihave seen many books written on this subject. This book is unusuallygood for the simple and clear illustrations and captions are readilyunderstood by the beginner. And they derive from genuine knowledgeand skill.

George G. Yoshida

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1. The BeginningYou are about to take an intelligent and progressive step which

should provide mental and physical benefits for you not only in theimmediate future but for the rest of your life. You are about to begintraining in Jiu Jitsu.

Jiu Jitsu tends to wipe out the differences of size, weight, heightand reach. The possesser of the skill gains tremendous self-confidenceand the ability to walk without fear.

Skill and knowledge are in themselves sufficient to subdue anyaggressor no matter how strong or vicious. You are always ready foraction, unarmed, in any situation, regardless of the direction fromwhich the attack comes.

The first lesson you must learn is poise and assurance. You learnto be mentally cool and alert in the face of danger, and you beginto experience a self-restraint which comes only with supreme self-confidence.

Jiu Jitsu Complete was written to fill the definite need at thisfor a more practical, a more complete and more authoritative courseon the subject ,han has heretofore appeared.

Jiu Jitsu is a word which consists of two parts: jiu means "gentle,pliable, virtuous, to submit" and jitsu means "art or science." In mean-ing and in fact, Jiu Jitsu depends not on brute strength but on psy-chology, knowledge of anatomy, and skill that comes from practice inmaking certain movements with your body.

Practice-and lots of it-is essential. To become an expert in thecomplete art requires years of training. However a few simple trickswhich may be adapted to any emergency are enough to put mastery inthe hands of the average person who must defend himself against anassailant who has superior strength or who may be armed.

Jiu Jitsu is not Judo. The tricks in this book are dangerous andmust be practiced with extreme care. In Judo, a modified derivation£rem Jiu Jitsu, friends can compete because real danger-tricks havebeen removed and because certain rules and prohibitions are imposedin order to avoid injury to the participants.

. Not so with Jiu Jitsu. Jiu Jitsu is dangerous business and shouldbe used only in case of emergency where "anything goes" for the sakeof self-protection.

Strength is not a majqr factor in Jiu Jitsu. Rather, balance, lever-age and speed are needed, for then available strength is applied to itsgreatest advantage.

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Women can become proficient in Jiu Jitsu. In many tricks, thestature of a woman, the softness of her arms and the sharpness of herheels are exceedingly potent weapons. Moreover, women need JiuJitsu. Many a girl owes her life to a slight acquaintance with its tricks.

As sex is no barrier to learning, so age is no barrier. Newspapersrecently told of a 72-year-old frail man who, with Jiu Jitsu, disarmeda youthful robber who was forty pounds heavier than he. The old manheld him with ease until the police arrived.

Even the police often have a need for Jiu Jitsu. In my lifetime Ihave demonstrated and proven the superiority of this science to policedepartments in Yonkers, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit,Memphis, Syracuse, Toledo, Montreal and Indianapolis.

Many police officers have enrolled with me for private lessons.I hope you will never be in a position where your life is en-

dangered. But if it is, I am confident that what follows will prove ofvalue to you-if you learn it.

Good things take time. Do not hurry through this book. Practiceeach trick diligently until you know it well.

As you learn new tricks, keep practicing the old ones. This reviewand practice is important. Especially since I am going to give you themost difficult tricks first. Only practice, practice and more practice willgive you proficiency in Jiu Jitsu.

Let us begin then by acquainting you with a classification of JiuJitsu's tricks.

There are the exercises and the break-falls.There are throws and holds and combination tricks. There are

breaking tricks. And there are practical applications of Jiu Jitsu suchas the defense against a knife or a club or a gurf or a blow with a fist.

For the complete list of the tricks we are going to learn, turn thepage. As you become good in the application of a trick, check it off.You will be pleased to discover how quickly they come to you onceyou have mastered the first few.

Now, with a minimum of further talk, we shall get to the exer-CIses.

You will find that the instructions which accompany each illus-tration are brief and to the point. Read them carefully. No words havebeen wasted-and every word is meaningful if you are to progress asyou should.

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Although a gym (wrestling) mat is not essential-it is quite help-ful. If the use of one is not available to you, a thick rug or any surfacesofter than cement or hard earth would be helpful for learning andpracticing. In place of carpeted floors, a soft lawn or a sandy beach issuitable.

When practicing the tricks which follow, dress in old clothes orshorts. Your clothing should be loose enough to permit free comfort-able movement.

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CLASSIFICATIONOF TRICKS

EXERCISES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

BREAKFALLS . . . . . 16

1. THROWSa. Foot Technique

"Spooning"AnkleThrowNo.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32"Spooning"AnkleThrowNo.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34"Spoonin!?;"AnkleThrowNo.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35Sweeping Calf No.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26TheKneeWhirl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Sweeping Calf No.2withShoulderScissor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

b. Hip Technique

Spring Hip Throw 40Sweeping-SideHip Throw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

c. Hand TechniqueOver-ShoulderThrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44HandThrowNo.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98HandThrowNo.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102

HandThrowNo.3--Spinner.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 104HandThrowNo.4-ArmPressureAgainstKnee.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

2. HOLDSa. Against the Joints

Shoulder Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64ElbowLock(Down)No.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Elbow Lock (Up) , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78ArmLockNo.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . 120

After Breaking;When Opponent Holds ArmAfter Breaking, When Opponent Holds from Front (1)After Breaking, When Opponent Holds from Front (2)Bent-ArmWristLock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Straight-Arm Wrist Lock 79

b. Against NervesPencil Holding Trick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22FingerHoldingTrick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

c. Neck Holds

StrangleHoldNo.1 (FromRear). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84StrangleHoldNo.2(FromFront). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88

3. COMBINATIONTRICKS

Effective combinations of foregoing trick~

ElbowLock(Down)to SweepingCalf No.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..138

HandThrowNo.2toStrangleHold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136HandThrowNo.1toHandThrowNo.4(AgainstKnee).. . . . . . . . . . . .136HandThrowNo.1toHipThrow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . .. .. 157SpringHip ThrowtoSweeping-SideHip Throw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 74ElbowLock(Up) toSweepingCalf No.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138And many others

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4. BREAKING. TRICKS

How to free yourself from strangle and other holds. . .

When Opponent Strangles from Rear (I) ..50When Opponent Strangles from Rear (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51When Opponent Strangles from Front (I) 19When Opponent Strangles from Front (2) 20When Opponent Strangles from Front (3) 42When Opponent Holds from Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26When Opponent Holds from Rear 114When Opponent Hugs Tightly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60When Opponent Hugs from Rear, Over Arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128WhenOpponentHugsfromRear,UnderneathArms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Breaking Half-Nelson " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 90Breaking Full-Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92When Opponent Holds Arms from Front (I). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128When Opponent Holds Arms from Front (2) ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 132WhenOpponentHoldsTwoHandsfromRear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

s. PRACTICALAPPLICATION

a. DefenseAgainst Blowwith Fist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Practical means of avoiding blows from any directionand of throwing, and holding.

b. DefenseAgainst Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Practical means of protecting yourself against anopponent armed with a knife, and of disarming,throwing or holding.

c. Defenseagainst Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Practical means of protecting yourself against anopponent armed with a club, and of disarming,throwing or holding.

d. Defense Against Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Practical means of protecting yourself against anopponent armed with a pistol (and within reach),and of disarming, throwing or holding.

6. ARTS FOR EMERGENCIES

Resuscitation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

The lessons in this course are not furnished you inexactly this order since it is frequently more in-teresting for the student to learn as he progresses,how throws may be combined with blows, etc. How-ever when you have learned all the lessons in thisbook, you may wish to practice them in this order asa logical system.

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EXERCISES

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A.-Lift arms, extend forward and pullback in loose flowing motion, the fingersopening and closing alternately. Do this 6times. Then extend the arms over the headand back to the shoulder in the same man-ner for 6 times.

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C.-Place your left palm on your left hip,with fingers pointing to the floor. Pushbody forward and to the side, straightenup and repeat with right hand. Alternate6 times.

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PURPOSE: To train the muscles to extendand contract freely, and the joints to func-tion smoothly in every part of the body.

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B.-Extend arms forward, move them inlarge circles, the right ann clockwise, theleft counter clockwise, do this 6 times thenreverse.

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D.-Stand on left foot and move your rightfoot in the air in circles. This exercises thehip joint. Lift the right heel to the buttockand down again, this exercises the kneeand ankle joints. Repeat with the left. Thisis good practice for balancing on one foot,which, as you shall see, is important.

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E.-Half raise arms and lean back, thenlean forward, bending knees, and touch thefloor with your nands.

NOTES.-Remember, these exercises are forflexibility and not for strength. They must

be done slowly, with body held loosely. Themuscles and joints must never be tightened.

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BreakFallNo.1

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FALLING BACKWARD SITTING POSTURE

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Raise both arms, cross at the wrist andbring to shoulder height. (I)

NOTE;-As you roll back, pull your chinto your chest and watch your belt. Thisprotects your head from hitting the mator ground. Falling back should be likerolling a wheel, the feet raising automati-cally. The hands hit when shoulder blades

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Roll backward, raise both feet together (2).Hit mat with both hands (3).

touch the mat. Fingers held straight together (lightly), hitting with the wholearm. This BREAKS the fall. Kick up withboth legs at moment of hitting. This stopsyou from rolling over.

BreakFallNo.2

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Raise arms as in "B" (I). Raise heels andbendle~s (2).

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FALLING FORWARD

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Kneel on mat, continue forward motionof body and land on arms from fingertipsto elbows (3) arms extended in directionof body.

Ireak Fall No. 3

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FALLING BACKWARD STANDING POSTURE

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Raise your arms as in "B" (1). Bend legsat the knees (2).

'eak Fall No. 4

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) forward a little outside with right. (1) bent forward, place left hand onmd palm down (2).ahead of left foot.right hand on ground pa-lm up (3)

veen left hand and left foot.

lEAKFALL No.4. (C) After practisingwhile you will find that there are differ-t ways of finishing.

(1) One leg in the air(2) Both legs in the air(3) Halfway getting up(4) Getting Up

Raise one leg (3).

FORWARD SOMERSAULT

B Repeatfoot onthe low

(7), hit J

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Push your body forward,throw up left leg, turn

body over as in "B."

cRepeat A:fall "G,"1leg lies 01remainirf

Finish as in "C."

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WARD STANDING POSTURE

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Raise one leg (3).

"ERSAULT

r body forward,

.p left leg, turnIVer as in "B."

h as in "C."

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Lower body near the ground (4).

Repeat A B. C. D. and finish with onefoot on ground, raise the body to keep upthe lower back to avoid injury (kidney)(7), hit mat with both hands (8) other f9Qtis kept in air (9).

Repeat A. B. C. D. and finish with sidefall "G," hit mat with one hand (10). Oneleg lies on mat (II) other arm and legremain free (12 and 13).

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Finish as in "E" by raising legs (5) andhitting mat (6).

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Breaking - Opponent Strangles from Front

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If opponent attempts to strangle with twohands from side . . .

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Swing your hands up between opponent'sarms (2). .

In this situation, opponent's weak spot ishis elbow. The idea is to apply pressure

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Put your hands together (1).

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The impact of your arms against the insideof his arms will break the hold.

with your arms against his elbows Now trythe next trick, which is just as easy.

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Breaking-Opponent Strangles from Front

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If opponent attempts to strangle you withone hand back of your neck, one hand infront of neck, and his head in close; orboth hands choking from side; or in anycase in which opponent holds you with hisface in close . .'.

This will put you in the position shownabove. Opponent will cry, temporarilyblinding himself. You will be free and ableto start almost any of the throws or finish-ing tricks to be described later.

Frequently, when an opponent attemptsto choke, or in any case when he holdsyou from the front, a strong blow to thenose with the base of the hand is all that

20 is needed to break the hold.

Smear his nose up and backwith either hand.

Remember that when you have finishedeither this or the previous trick, you havemerely freed yourself. But this is notenough. You must either hold opponentin a helpless position or must apply punish-ment if you really mean to protect yourself.

Many different ways to hold- or punishan opponent will be taught you in thiscourse. But because there are so manytricks, you may be tempted to ask, "Whyare they all needed?" No matter how gooda medicine is, it is not good for every case.Therefore, it is wise to have many kindsof medicine available, so that if one doesnot work, another may be tried.

Likewise, there are many different partsof the body which can work together orindividually. The knowledge of manytricks will enable you to protect yourselfeven if both hands are incapacitated-byusing the feet. Or if your feet are held-byusing your hands. Or you may find yourselfseated when the attack comes.

When you have finished this course youwill be master of many tricks, and will beable to protect yourself regardless of yourposition when danger comes.

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tSreaking-Opponent Hugs from Rear, Underneath Arms

If opponent attempts to hug you tightlyfrom rear, underneath arms .

Drop hips, bend over and seize opponent'sright leg with both hands (3). Now lift hisright leg quickly (4) with your hands whilepressing down against his right leg withthe back side of your left thigh.

VARIATIONS

If your opponent holds you with one handunderneath your arm, and the other handover your shoulder and mouth,. you canfree yourself by a blow from your elbowto his neck.If opponent holds as shown in "A," youcan also free yourself by a blow with elbowto his chin. If blow is hard enough, it will

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Take a long step to the right with yourright foot (1) so that opponent's right kneeis behind your left thigh. Bend forwardand prepare to seize opponent's right leg(2). (If opponent holds very tightly, pushagainst his stomach sharply with your hips.)

This will force your opponent to fall.

knock opponent out.Or if opponent holds as in "A," you canalso free yourself by a sharp blow with theback of your head to his chin. If opponentis too short for a blow to his chin, the

same blow against his nose or forehead willbe equally effective.Or you can free yourself by a back:kick

to opponent's knee with the sole of your 21foot.

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Pencil Holding Trick

Hold a pencil or fountain pen betweenyour second and third fingers. With yourother hand (I), grasp opponent's wrist, andlift up to about waist level (2). Slide pencilbetween any two of his fingers.

Now close your fingers around opponent'sfingers, and squeeze (3).22

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Position of bodies at start of trick.

The pencil will cause severe pain and forceopponent to submit.

DO NOT FORCE

If you try a trick and it doesn't succeed,don't wilfully attempt to force the trick ~owork. Change to some other trick. Oftenthis strategy gives even better results be-cause the first attempt has caused opponentto assume an unbalanced position. At thismoment almost any trick will work withgreat success, because you have led youropponent into a position where his strengthand weight work to his disadvantage.

Assume your opponent attempts to pushyou. Hesitate a moment. Then step backsuddenly, instead of pushing him back. Hewill lose his. balance. At this moment trysome trick suitable to his position, andyou will find it easy to throw him. Butremember that no matter how good a trickis, you will not be successful unless youapply it while your opponent is in theright position.

Intentionally act to excite your oppo-nent, and watch for the moment when heis off guard. Then apply your trick, orcombination of tricks. But this actionshould be, mechanical, automatic-donewithout thinking-the result of much pmc-tice. When you have achieved this 'pro-ficiency, you can use your knowledge andability against an opponent in any position,in any situation; against a group, or againstweapons.

Do not try for too much speed at firs.t.Practice every movement correctly step bystep. After you have gained the properunderstanding of the movement, you canthen increase your speed. Naturally, speedis very important.

Again we remind you that it is essentialthat you practice all movements with re-laxed mind and body.

NOTE FOR YOUR OPPONENT IN PRACTICE

Whenever a trick is improperly usedagainst you, and is not effective, do not fallfor the sake of appearances. Otherwise yourpartner will never learn. But remember,do not try to resist and do not forciblymove against the action, for you will eitherbe hurt or you will find yourself in a stillmore vulnerable position. Also, you willforce your opponent to call on his reservestrength which results in a serious possi-bility of sprain or fracture.

GIRL HAD TRICK TO OVERCOME THUGLos Angeles, Oct. 29 (A. P.).

-Mary Bischel, attractive 20-year-old tele-phone operator, told the police that shewas walking down the street when a manclutched her from behind.

Quickly she leaned forward, grabbed his

ankle, reared back and planked him flaton the pavement. Then she stomped onhis. face and fled.

"I don't remember where I learned that

stunt," she explained, "but m~ybe itfrom the boys in my neighborhood."

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Posture Balance

POSTURE is important because the bodymuSt have a strong foundation to impartpower to a trick. A

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An ordinary chair serves to demonstra.the importance of breaking balance in JiiJitsu. The chair, solidly resting "flat on i~feet," is -strong; difficult to overthrow. ryou push it, it is likely to slide rather tha(fall over.

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This "A" shows a natural posture, comfort-able, relaxed, well-balanced, with each footunder its corresponding shoulder. This isthe best position for both defense and of-fense. Your hands are inside his arms restinglightly above his elbows, and all your mus-cles and joints are relaxed and ready forany move. This is a most convenient posturefrom which to move in any direction.

It is essential to be relaxed because thispermits free, quick movement. Moreover,relaxation petmits the use of full powerat the point of attack since there is nowaste of power at some other point.You may practice any ttick, starting withthis posture.

24 Tilt the chair so that it rests on only haUlits normal base. Now it requires much less,energy to make it fall.

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Tilt the chair even further so that youtake away still more of its balance. Nowit requires very little energy to make it fall.

Balance

Suppose you face, instead of a chair, anopponent who is 50% heavier and strongerthan you are. By matching your strengthagainst his strength, you will obviouslynever overthrow him. His position is strong,like that of the chair in "A."

But suppose he attempts to push you. Ifinstead of resisting, you yield by retreatinga little faster than he is advancing (at thesame time retaining a hold on him), hewill be forced to lea'n forward in an un-balanced position, similar to that of thechair in "B." Because of his awkward posi-tion, he will have momentarily lost two-thirds of his resisting strength, and yourstrength (if you have kept your own bal-ance) is now approximately twice as greatas his.

If, at this point, .you also break hisbalance to the side, as with the chair in"C," he will have lost so much of his resist-ing power that it will require very littlestrength to make him fall to the ground.

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If your 9pponent is standing erect, andis not resisting, it is easy to break hisbalance to the right or left, forward orbackward, by a light pull or push, or bylifting or pressing. If opponent is resisting,you can break his balance just as easily bypushing or pulling in the direction in whichhe is resisting, thereby using some of hisstrength to accomplish your purpose.

The foundation principle of Jiu Jitsu isbalance and relaxation. This' must belearned first.

When relaxed, it is easier to maintainbalance, act quickly, change position sud-denly. And you can bring power to thespot where it is needed without wastingany of it. You need all your power, sowaste none of it.

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Sweeping Calf No.1

With your left hand, grasp your opponent'sright arm behind his elbow (1). Place yourright hand behind his neck. Pull down(2). Push your hip back and bend chestforward (3).

Now try the following case

Breaking-Opponent Holds

from Front

If -opponent holds your coat collar or shirtfront with one hand or both hands, andpulls, or bends his elbow . . .

Place your right hand back of his neckand pull (1), and at same time grasp hiselbow with your left hand (2). Step for-ward with your left foot in preparanon fOJ

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Keep pulling down on his neck and stepforward with left foot to a point 10 or 12inches outside of your opponent's righttoes. Left toes point a little to outside (4).Keep balance on your left leg, and bendleft knee (5). Bend chest forward for bal.ance and power. Your head almost restson opponent's right shoulder. Keep bothfeet on ground; do not release your holdon his neck. Hold this position momen.tarily.

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Now qUIcKlYsweep your right upper calfup against opponent's right leg or to sideof the knee-joint (6). At same time yourright arm presses opponent's shoulder tothe direction of your left foot (7). As yousweep with your calf, bring 'your footaround in a circling motion and lift yourheel up high. Use only leg strength (fromknee-joint down). When opponent starts tofall, release your right-hand hold. How.ever, keep your grip on his right arm tohold him afterwards and (in practice) tokeep opponent from falling too hard..

Opponent will fall.

Now you can throw opponent withSweeping Calf No.1. Remember that afteryou step forward with your left fOQt, thereis a momentary pause before sweepingback with your right foot; the purpose ofthis is to gain better balance and morepower for the sweep-back.

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You can also break this hold by a sharpblow to the nose with the heel of yourhand.

Sweeping Calf No.2 with Shoulder Scissor

With your left hand, graspyour opponent's right armjust in back of elbow (1). /'

Alternative (calf sweeping), from "C" wrapyour right leg around his right leg fromthe outside, holding contact with yourthigh, calf and heel. Tighten your leg gripraising his leg with yours, hold his leg

28 Gently grasp his right wrist with your righthand (12), using the hold shown; and freeyour left hand (13). Or you can hold with

Step back a little with your right foot (2).Pull his elbow toward your right (3), usingonly hand power. Bend forward a little.This puts your opponent in half-turnedposition.

tightly in your knee joint, to prevent hisreleasing his leg. Pull his captured leg be-hind you with your leg, bending your leftknee slightly and bring him down withleg power alone.

both hands. Place your right foot over hisleft shoulder (14).

Turnyour body and both feet to left (4).Placeyour right hand or arm on top ofopponent's right. shoulder or left shoulder(5).Shift your balance to left leg, and bendleftknee (6). Keep chest forward (7). Atthispoint be sure you are relaxed; other-wiseyou cannot finish. Hold this position

I momentarily (as you would just beforestrikinga golf ball, to be sure your balance

I isset).

Tip for beginners: Picture "E." Sweeping upopponent leg first (8). Press his shouldernext (9) then pull his arm until his fall(10).Use your power against one point ata time. .{his means your power will con-

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Bend your left knee (15).

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Now quickly sweep your right upper calfup against opponent's right leg behind orto side of the knee-joint '(B). Your righthand or arm presses opponent's shoulderaround to the direction of your left foot(9), and your left hand pulls opponent's

centrate in one point. Practice any othertricks the same way until you learn well.After much practice all these movementswill come simultaneously.

Fall naturally, straight to your left side.Support balance with your left hand, palmdown (16). Retain your hold on his hand.

elbow as slyour calf,circling moKeep yourUse only ycdown).

our right upper calf: right leg behind or:>int'(B). Your rightopponent's shoulderon of your left footnd pulls opponent's

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nt. Practice any other, until you learn well.~ all these movements

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ight to your left side.:h your left hand, palmrour hold on his hand.

elbow as shown (10). As you sweep withyour calf, bring your foot around in acircling motion and lift your heel up high.Keep your hip steady. Keep chest bent.Use only your leg strength (from knee-jointdown).

This is a double lock-simultaneous armlock and strangle hold (shoulder scissor).It is an almost perfect hold, from whichescape is practically impossible. Use' pres-sure against neck only when necessary;continuous pressure will cause uncon-sciousness. Be careful in practice. If op-ponent taps twice on your body or the

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Opponent will fall heavily on his back. Ifyou are standing too far away after hefalls, step in closer, to be ready for thenext movement. Keep body bent forward(II).

ground, this is signal he has had enough.In this throw, and all other throws, severalfinishing tricks can be used. Likewise, mostfinishing tricks can be used with a widevariety of throws. To save your time, andto avoid confusion, most of the finishingtricks have been grouped for separate studyin a subsequent session.

Extend your left leg under his neck andright shoulder (Ii). Rise up on your leftelbow (18), and bring opponent's elbowagainst left leg with his palm up (19), andlock your feet as shown (20). Now presshis arm down while squeezing WI neck

with your legs. Both hands must hold op-ponent's wrist above the wrist joint; oryou can hold your right wrist with your

left. R~ght knee joint must be against op- 30ponent s neck.

A Reminder

Are you having difficulty learning thetricks? Does it seem to you that you willnever learn correct balance?

Do not become discouraged. You are tak-ing private lessons and so you cannot seethe other pupils are having the same diffi-culties. Nor should you forget that theexperts were once just as awkward as youare now-maybe more sol

It takes time to overcome the tense hab-its of a lifetime. It takes time and mucheffort to learn to relax your body. JiuJitsu balance, however, is so natural thatyour progress will be rapid.

In another few weeks you may wonderhow you ever could have been so stiff andso clumsy. So remember again: the otherfellow, the one who performs Jiu Jitsu sowell, was once as rigid and as worried asyou are now. Cheer up, Beginner!

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"Spooning" Ankle Throw No. 1

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Stop just far enough away to be able tograsp opponent's arm firmly. With yourleft hand, grasp his left arm just behindelbow (1).

Pull opponent's elbow toward your left (2)using for the most part hand power. Keepyour balance on your left foot. Bend yourleft knee, and incline upper part of yourbody forward (3).

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Place your right hand on opponent's leftshoulder from behind (4). Place the instepof your right foot against opponent's leftankle (5). Point your right toes in a little,pigeon-toe fashion.

Reminder: Your action should be againstone point at a time. Picture D (6) first (7)next then (8) for finishing. Also may beused following the next tricks: SpooningAnkle Throws No.2 and No.3.

In any trick where you are on one leg andready to use the other leg, you must helpyour balance by holding him with a goodgrip of your hand or hands. Remember,power comes from a strong foundation.

"Spoon"your right foot against opponent'sleftankle from behind in direction of histoes (6). Not necessary to put all yourstrengthin this. Your right hand pulls op-ponent's shoulder toward your right andpressesdownward (7); and your left handpullshis elbow toward you (8).

Opponent will fall on his back. Keep yourgrip on opponent's arm after he is down;this will help in the holding trick you useto keep him down (9).

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"Spooning"Ankle Throw No.2

This shows "Spooning" Ankle Throwwhen you grasp opponent's right arm in-stead of left (I). Pull opponent's elbow toyour right (2), using principally handpower.

Point your right toes in a little, pigeon-toefashion. "Spoon" your left foot against op-ponent's right ankle from behind in direc-tion of his toes (5). At same time yourleft hand pulls opponent's elbow towardyour right (6), and your right hand pressesdownward toward your left (7).

This trick illustrates the analogy betweenJiu Jitsu and fishing. When you drop thehook in the water, it swings free and thestring is relaxed. When the fish bites, youpull suddenly, a quick moment of power

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Place your right hand on his right shoulder,from fron,t (3). Place the instep of yourleft foot against opponent's right ankle (4).

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Opponent will fall.

and you catch him. If the fish then runsyou give him more line. When he relaxesyou pull in. In the case above, the momentof quick power comes when you "spoon"with your foot and pull down WIth hand.

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"Spooning" Ankle Throw No. 3

Step forward on your left foot (1) and makeyour right foot free (2). Push back oppo-nent's upper arm very lightly with yourleft hand (3) to make him hold his weighton his right foot (4).Place the instep of your right foot againstopponent's left ankle from behind (5) andspoon your right foot against oppt:ment'sleft ankle from behind in direction of histoes (6). Then your right hand pulls oppo-nent's upper arm downward (7).

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COMBINATION TRICKS: Illustrationsbelow show how to work out combinationsof tricks. Obviously all possible combina-tions cannot be illustrated. You can makeup many more. Drawings below are takendirectly from tricks referred to, and shouldnot be taken too literally when practicing.

Their purpose is merely to suggest the ac-tion. You are supposed to know the tricksbefore trying to apply them in combina-tion. In fact, you cannot understand theseinstructions unless you have already prac-ticed the tricks referred to.

SPOONING ANKLENO. 2

TO SWEEPINGCALFNO. 2

If opponent resists, or if you miss for anyreason at this point in applying SpooningAnkle No. 2 (Session I) . . .You. can transfer your weight to left footand go into Sweeping Calf No.2 (Session

I). This shows the advantage of using legpower from knee down in applying Spoon-ing Ankle No.2; otherwise it would bedifficult to shift from the one trick to theother.

BREAKING-OPPONENTSTRANGLESFROM FRONT TO SWEEPINGCALFNO.1

After you break opponent's strangle holdas shown (See Breaking-Opponent Stran-gles from Front, Session I) . . .

You can go into Sweeping Calf No.1.

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PENCILHOLDINGTRICK- TO SPOONING ANKLENO. 1

From position "D" in Pencil Holding Trick(Session I) . . .You can go into Spooning Ankle No. 1(Session 1). In this case change the positionof your left hand from his wrist to his

shoulder, catch his arm with your righthand and ~poon with your left foot. (Agood point ~o remember in "spooning" isto put all the power possible into your bigtoe.)

SWEEPINGCALF NO. 1- TO SPOONING ANKLENO. 1

If you start to throw opponent with Sweep-ing Calf No. 1 (Session I), and opponentsteps back with his right foot instead ofcoming to the position shown at left. . .

You can go into Spooning Ankle No. I(Session 1) without even changing the posi-tion of your hands. But in this case, whenhe steps back, take a step straight forwardwith your left foot, before spooning withyour right foot, and you will have stronger 37balance and greater power.

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Session 2.

This session contains the following lessons:

Spring Hip Throw,Breaking-When Opponent Strangles fromFront,Over-Shoulder Throw,The Knee Whirl,Defense Against Blow with Fist,Breaking-When Opponent Strangles fromRear,Breaking-When Opponent Strangles fromRear,

and a bonus trick-

Breaking-When Opponent Holds Wrists.

Before you start on this session, we againwant to emphasize the value of serious,consistent practice-the importance of learn-ing each trick so well you can do itwithout thinking. Do a thorough job oneach trick before going to the next. Onlythrough practice can you gain the self-confidence you need. Review Session I today.Please go back and read the page onBalance and Relaxation in Session 1. This

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is all-important. Jiu Jitsu, which meansgentle or soft art, naturally indicates arelaxed mind, and body. Of course, theprinciple of relaxation, and the techniqueof breaking balance, cannot be learnedovernight. But there is no reason to feeldiscouraged if they seem to come hard atfirst. It merely takes time and patience.The point is to keep them always in mindwhen you practice this course.

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Spring HipThrow

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With your left hand, grasp opponent's rightarm just behind elbow (1). Step with yourleft foot to a point inside opponent's'leftfoot (2). Push back your hips, and inclineyour chest forward (3).

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Bend your knees (7) so that your hips golow as shown. Push hips back against op-ponent to strengthen your balance. Whileyou are turning into this position, yourright arm should encircle opponent's waistand pull his chest and abdomen in as closeas possible against your back. Now yourhips can support his entire weight.

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Now, shift your weight to your left leg (4).

Quickly spring your hips tip. And swingforward with your right shoulder (8) as ifyou were throwing a sack of potatoes overyour right shoulder.

Turn, spinning on the ball of your leftfoot (5).

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Opponent will fall on his back. K~ep yourhold on his elbow or arm (9). In practice,keep your right hand around opponent'swaist and hold him up as much as possibleto keep him from falling too hard.

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Go completely around, so that your hipsare full against opponent, and a little tothe right of him (6-next picture).

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Breaking-Opponent Strangles from Front

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If opponent attempts to strangle from frontas shown. . . .

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Step in with your left foot to the front ofyour right foot (I). Strike the inside of hisright elbow with your left forearm, forcingit aside; and place your left hand on hisright arm (2).

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This shows how action iscontinued with

Spring Hip Throw.

Strike the inside of his left elbow UP-WARD with your right forearm (3). Thisbrings you into position for any HipThrow, or Over-Shoulder Throw. (nexttrick). NOTE: When breaking, do notpush opponent back, or you will not beable to apply Hip Throw. This is why his

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Opponent falling in

Spring Hip Throw.

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The Knee Whirl

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Stand,or step in to a point just far enoughfromopponent so that your hands COULDrestfirmly on his arms. Now, step forwardwithyour right foot to a point outside hisleftfoot (1). At same time grasp his arms(2).

Your left hand now pulls in a wide outsidecircle (5). Your right hand merely followsthrough, pushing in the direction opponentis falling (6). At same time swing yourshoulder and hip to right. Now quicklystop his knee (7) by placing the sole ofyour left foot against opponent's right legjust below and to the outside of his knee.Keep pulling. Follow through.

This action will cause opponent to fall.

Shift weight to your rightleg. Bend your knee (3).Drop hips slightly and twistthem to your right (4).

NOTE: Your left instep against opponent'sright leg keeps him from moving to re-cover his balance. Do not kick him in thisaction, but merely place your foot FIRM-LY agamst his leg. Important: The insideof your left calf must face almost straightup. In practice, occasionally try this trickwithout using your right hand, to gain aclear idea of the principles of balance in-volved.

Also practice trick against opponent's leftknee, reversing all foregoing instructions.If opponent stands with one leg back(either leg), you will get better re!ults byapplying your foot against knee which isback. 43

Over-Shoulder Throw

With your left hand, grasp opponent'sright arm just behind elbow (1). Step withyour left foot to a point inside opponent'sleft foot (2).

This trick is the same as the Spring HipThrow except that instead of encirclingopponent's back with your right arm, youslip your right arm under and aroundopponent's right arm, and pull DOWN-

To finish, pull opponent up to positionshown. Place your right knee against hisback (12). Place your left hand LIGHTLYon his shoulder (13), without pressing. Inthis manner you can keep him from gettingaway. But do not press heavily on his shoul-der for this will allow him to escape.

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Now, shift your weight to your left leg.and turn (3) . . .

WARD with both hands. This trick is notrecommended when there is a considerabledifference in your height and that of oppo-nent. It is most effective against a personof approximately your height.

Rest your left knee on ground about 18inches back of opponent (14). Place yourright arm over opponent's shoulder andaround his neck (15) so that your forearmis against front of opponent's neck, and sothat the back of his head rests against themuscle in the center of your upper arm.With your left hand (on top of shoulderas shown), grasp your right wrist (16). Placethe side of your head against opponent'shead just back of his ear. .........

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Spinningon the ball of your left foot (4),gocompletely around, so that your hips1refull against opponent and a little to

I ,he,igh' of him ("e next pic'nre).

Pullopponent back a little and GRADU-ALLYsqueezehis neck on all sides, squeez-ingwith your arms and pushing with yourheadand shoulder. The push of the headismore important than the pull of thearms.

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Bend your knees (5) so that your hips golow. Push hips back against opponent tostrengthen your balance (6). While you areturning into this position, slip your righthand under and around opponent's right~ §T~j.o# fOur 011'.0Jeh wru,t I;:). Your

bad should be dose agai.osr oppo.oenr'schest and abdomen, and your ,right upperarm (not shoulder) underneath opponent'sright armpit (8).

ThIs trick must be practiced with care. Itis likely to make your opponent uncon-scious before he is aware that he is going.It is not a punishing hold but a real stran-gle, cutting off the breath and applyingpressure against carotid arteries. Strangleholds are ideal for women since. they donot require a hard, strong arm. As a matterof fact, a woman has a real advantage. Thesoftness of her arms means that more ofthe flesh will be in contact with opponent'sneck, applying pressure more evenly (thusmore effectively) all around.

so that your hips goagainst opponent to

lce (6). While you are;ition, slip your rightund opponent's rightwn left wrist (7). Youre against opponent'smd your right uppernderneath opponent's

be practiced with care. Itke your opponent uncon-, is aware that he is going.,hing hold but a real stran-the breath and applyingcarotid arteries. Strangle

for women since. they dord, strong arm. As a matterI has a real advantage. Thearms means that more ofin contact with opponent's:>ressuremore evenly (thusi all around.

Now, quickly spring your hips up andback (9). At the same time, incline yourbody forward and pull opponent's shoulderdownward with both hands (10). Opponentwill go over your shoulder as shown.

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Opponent will fall on his back. Keep yourhold Qn his elbow (11). In practice, holdopponent up as much as possible by meansof your grasp on his arm, to keep himfrom falling too hard.

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For another strangle finish when opponentis seated, get in a position back of oppo-nent with your left knee up (17) and yourright knee on the ground. Place your rightarm over his right shoulder and around hisneck as shown. Bend your right hand backover opponent's left shoulder (18). Withyour right hand, grasp your left ar:m (19)(which should already be extended overopponent's left shoulder) a little aboveelbow (with your right palm down). Pullopponent back a little. Place the palm ofyour left hand against back of opponent'shead as shown. Now you can strangle bypulling with your right arm whIle pushingwith your left. You will thus apply pres-sure against his throat in front and againstthe carotid artery on the right side of neck.

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REGARDING USE OF STRANGLE HOLDS

There are two types of strangle holds:1) Using coat collar. 2) Using arms or legsaround the neck.This course shows only a few principlesinvolved in holds of the second classifica-tion. These holds are more practical andmay be used in any emergency.Neck holds can be used alone or in com-bination with other tricks. They involvepressing or squeezing against the throator carotid artery. The result is to stopbreathing or the blood supply to the head.This makes opponent dizzy or unconscious,puts an end to his resisting power, andmakes him temporarily hors de combat.

However, whenever it is necessary to usea neck hold, be exceedingly careful. THEMAN WHO HAS BEEN RENDEREDUNCONSCIOUS BY A NECK HOLDWILL NOT REVIVE AUTOMA TICAL-LY. HE MUST BE BROUGHT BACKBY EXPERT RESUSCITATION.Neck holds are usually applied when op-ponent starts to rise after the throw. Itis most important to act quickly beforeopponent can fully recover himself.

There are several positions in which op-ponent might fall as the result of a throw,hence the various neck holds shown in thecourse start from various positions.Neck holds are so simple that women, andeven children, can use them easily againstmore powerful opponents.

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Defense Against Blow With Fist

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If you face an opponent from whom youexpect trouble, perhaps a blow with thefist. . .

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NOTE: If opponent attempts to strike low,throw your arms DOWN to stop the action.Then use any finish described.If opponent attempts to strike at your head,open your hands and throw them up, strik-ing his arms with the back of your hands.If he attempts to strike with only one hand,use only one hand to block the action.If opponent strikes high with one handand low with the other, block the first ac-tion by throwing one hand high, and thesecond action by throwing the other handlow.

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Move in closer to opponent with eitherfoot and block opponent's intended actionby throwing both hands inside and againstopponent's arms as shown (I), or to frontof opponent's shoulder, blocking his armswith your elbows. The idea is to tie up hisarms so that for the moment he cannotstrike. Use just enough strength to stophis action, but do not push him. If hesteps back, repeat the action to keep closeto him.

Now you can finish by The Knee Whirl (2).

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Or by Spooning- Ankle Throw 01).

Breaking- Opponent Strangles from Rear

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If opponent attempts to hold from rear-using strangle or other hold in which hisbody is fairly close to you . . .

Lift your knee high (1) and . . .

Kick back with a good solid blow to theknee-cap (2). Be careful in practice. Theknee-joint is easy to break.

50 It is also effective, particularly for women,to kick inside of opponent's shins, or stamp

on his feet with the sharp heel. Either oneis a punishing blow.

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'Breaking- Opponent Strangles from Rear

If opponent attempts to strangle from rearas shown . . .

Bring left arm forward (1).Close fist tightly.

Swing your body and elbow fast - all to-gether, one motion - and strike opponentin solar plexis or stomach with elbow (2).Occasionally, opponent will hold so tightlythat there is no room to swing your elbow.Then a sharp blow with the back of your

head to his chin or nose will cause him toloosen his hold long enough for you to getin an elbow blow.Or you can free self with a strong back-kick to knee.

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Breaking Wrist Hold

If opponent attempts to hold left wrist withright hand. . . grasp your left fist with yourright as shown (I).

Keep left elbow low and close to body (2).Bring up left fist, as shown, in direction ofleft shoulder (3). Use the strength of leftfist. Right hand merely guides left. Oppo-nent will not be able to hold.

If opponent holds both hands as shown. . .

Another method of breaking this hold fromposition shown in "C":-Instead of pullingup as in "B," press DOWN with the armwhich is on top (using only forearm powerand without moving shoulder), against op-

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ponent's arm, forcing him to release hold.At same time free your other arm by liftingit up with a quick, short motion, and youwill be in an excellent position for a throw-ing trick.

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If opponent holds your left arm with twohands. . . extend your right hand betweenhis arms, and grasp your left fist (4). Nowlift up as in "B."

Step in closer. Hold elbows close to body.Lift up fists inside opponent's arms. Hewill not be able to hold.For women it is sometimes easier to kick

opponent's shin before breaking hold bylifting arms. The kick disconcerts opponentand lessens his resistance.

If opponent holds your arms at the elbow,

or any point higher than shown, the trickis still easier.This trick can be accomplished just as easilyby a woman if she will first bring her headforward as if she intended to strike oppo-nent's face or chest with top of her head.This disconcerts opponent, and gives morestrength to the arms.

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Their purpose is merely to suggest the ac-tion. You are supposed to know the tricksbefore trying to ~pply them in combina-tion. In fact, you cannot understand theseinstructions unless you have already prac-ticed the tricks referred to.

IF OPPONENT GRABS YOUR NECKWHEN YOU TRY OVER-SHOULDERTHROW

If you attempt the Over-Shoulder Throw(Session 2), and opponent succeeds in get-ting a strangle hold on you as shown insecond picture above . . .

If opponent holds so tight that a blowwith either elbow cannot be very effective,start hitting at him with both elbows andyou will loosen his hold enough to permita good hard blow with one elbow.

You can break his hold and floor him bya blow with your elbow to his solar plexusas shown in Breaking-Opponent Stranglesfrom Rear (Session 2).

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BRiAKING-WHEN OPPONENT STRANGLES FROM FRONT-TO KNEE WHIRL

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If opponent attempts to strangle you asshown (from Breaking-Opponent Stranglesfrom Front, Session I) . . .

You can reach up and grasp his arms andgo into The Knee Whirl (Session 2). In thiscase it is not necessary for you to break hisstrangle hold with your arms. He will auto-matically release his hold as he starts tofall.

IF OVER-SHOULDERTHROW FAILS TO WORK FOR YOU

If you get opponent to point shown herein Over-Shoulder Throw (Session 2), andfor some reason cannot finish . . .

You can immediately release your hold onopponent, drop your hands and catch op-ponent's legs by reaching through yourlegs as shown in Breaking-Opponent Hugsfrom Rear, Underneath Arms (Session I)and finish as described therein. 55

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Session 3.

This chapter contains the following lessons:

Sweeping-Side Hip ThrowBreaking-When Opponent Hugs TightlyHand Throw No.4-Arm Pressure Against KneeShoulder LockElbow Lock (Down) No.1Bent-Arm Wrist LockDefense Against Blow with Fist (Four Lessons)

You will note that Hand Throw No.4is given in this lesson, although the firstthree hand throws have not yet been given.This is to enable us to present more of thepopular lessons on Defense Against Fist inthis session.

Regarding Combinations of One orMore Tricks

By now you may be wondering what todo when you start a trick and find that forsome reason you cannot finish it. At thispoint your knowledge of combinations-orchanging from one trick to another-be-comes important. By resisting your initialaction, your opponent will always providethe opportunity for still another trick. Ob-viously, therefore, combination tricks are

more difficult to resist and are consequent-ly more effective. More combinations thanyou will ever need will be given to you inSession 6, after you have learned enoughbasic tricks to be able to make the mostintelligent study of such combinations.Meanwhile, you will be able to work outmany combinations of your own throughpractice.

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Sweeping-Side HipThrow

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With your left hand, grasp opponent's rightarm just back of elbow (I). Push your hipsback (2). Step with your left foot to a pointbetween opponent's feet as shown (3). (Notedirection in which left foot is pointed-outward to left.)

Now, hold tight with your left hand (9),and powerfully slide the back of your rightthigh up and against the outer side of hisright thigh (10). At the same time, swing

58 your hips and shoulder to the right (11).

Now, shift weight to your left leg; makea turn to your left (4) . . .

Opponent will fall.

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Your right hip now comes in contact with,and goes a little to the right of, the lowerright front of opponent's body (5). Keepyour left leg bent as it supports your entireweight (6). Encircle his waist with yourright hand (7). Extend your right leg to

outside of opponent's right leg as shown(B). Your body leans a little to the left.Push your hips back a little. Pull opponentin as close as possible to your body, andbend forward a little. This effectivelybreaks his balance.

Keep your hold on his right elbow (12) inreadiness for a finishing trick.

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Breaking- Opponent Hugs Tightly

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If opponent hugs as shown. you can breakhis hold by bringing your knee up sharplyto crotch.

If opponent hugs VERY TIGHTLY, pushboth his knees (I), or just one knee, backby flexing your knees forward, as shown,

keepingyourweighton theballsof yourfeet.This wilI forceopponent to move backwhich will then provide the opportunity tobring your knee up sharply to crotch.

With Jiu Jitsu, David may defeat Goliath. Thus the beauty of theart is that it relies for success not upon brute strength but upon finesseand the ability to win by seeming to yield.

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After you have flexed your knees as shownin "B," you can throw opponent by circlinginto the Sweeping-Side Hip Throw. In thiscase your left hand holds opponent underhis waist with your right arm (2), and goingarm (3).

This shows continuation of Sweeping-SideHip Throw.

Opponent will fall.

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HandThrow No.4-Arm Pressure Against KneeI

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Extend your right hand, aiming fingers atopponent's face (1). Move your face andshoulders forward at same time. Do notmove too fast, however, for the intent ismerely to make oponent THINK you areaiming for his EYES. This will make himlean back as shown.

Face opponent.

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When you drop down to apply wristagainst knee, the action should be veryswift, without warning, a complete surpriseto opponent. It should be done before op-ponent has an opportunity to make anothermove.

CAUTION: This trick is dangerous.There is a strong possibility of fracture ordislocation. Once pressure is applied, youropponent must fall or the knee will break.So be careful in practice. Rehearse veryslowly at first.

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Step forward a little with your right foot(2). Simultaneously (with a little jump) stepback with your left foot (3) and drop downas shown. (You can rest right knee onground, if you wish.) Bring your right armdown so that the sharp edge of the outsideof your wrist crosses opponent's leg at rightangles just above the knee cap (4). (Alwaysremember to apply trick against leg whichis nearest you.) Your left hand grasps hisankle with your fingers behind ankle (5).

This shows how opponent will fall.

Now push with your right arm, using onlyforearm power, while holding firm withyour left hand. While doing this, the frontof your chest should be at right angles tothe direction opponent faces.If, in position shown above, opponentstands with knee stiffly bent forward, so thatyou find it difficult to apply pressure down-ward, quickly rise to standing position andapply Sweeping Calf Throw No. 1.

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ShoulderLock

Extend left hand inside opponent's arm asshown (I). Extend right arm over his armand back of his upper arm (2). Keep left fistclosed for strength (3).

Step with left foot to front of opponent (4),so that your foot points to opponent's left.Bring his arm across your left shoulder (5).This is easily done by lifting your left hand.Bend your neck a little to left. Make hiselbow point skyward (6).

Elbow Lock (Down) No.1

As in "A" above, extend left hand insideopponent's arm and extend right arm overhis arm and back of his upper arm. Nowwrap the fingers of your right hand backof opponent's arm (1), just above the elbow.Now pull with your right arm to your rightto the point shown above (2). Incline yourbody forward to put your weight into thismotion. (In beginning this trick, your arm

64 joints must be relaxed and free.)

Continue pressing opponent down. Keepyour left arm near opponent's elbow tolock his arm more securely (3). Place righthand over left wrist and hold as shown (4).Now step around so that you face at rightangles to opponent. Keep opponent's armparallel to ground. Do not press his armtoo far down and you can hold him in thisposition indefinitely.

Press his elbow with your two arms (7).This brings opponent to this position.

Now slide your left arm to the right untilyour elbow comes to his arm (8), and graspyour left wrist with your right (9). Shiftweight to left leg, bend left knee a little(10), and bring left shoulder forward in thedirection to which your left foot points.

EXAMPLE

If opponent grabs your collar from behindwith his right hand (I). . .

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Turn about a half turn to left. Swing yourleft arm around and over his right as shown,holding his wrist against your neck. (Thisis same idea as in Shoulder Lock.) Nowhold opponent with Shoulder Lock as in"D."

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Bent-Arm Wrist Lock

With your right hand, grasp opponent'sright wrist gently as shown (1).

Step to his right side (2). Turn so that youface in same direction as opponent. Raisehis arm as shown. Slip your left arm underhis elbow (3).

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With your left hand, make opponent bendelbow as shown (4).

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Now place your left hand over your righthand (5).

Press DOWN on his hand with both yourhands (6). Now you can easily hold him.

NOTE: Be sure that the back of oppo-nent's upper arm rests against the crook ofyour left elbow and that his elbow is closeto your left side, in order to hold himtightly. Keep his hand high, near your chin,and press DOWN-NOT toward your body. 67


If opponent attempts to strike high withhis right, move left foot to side, lean yourbody to left, duck head a little to left, andat same time make his blow glance off yourright forearm (I).

Hook your right arm over opponent's rightarm as shown (2).

A Reminder


Do not become discouraged. You are tak-ing private lessons and so you cannot seethe other pupils are having the same diffi-culties. Nor should you forget that theexperts were once just as awkward as youare now-maybe more so!

It takes time to overcome the tense hab-

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its of a lifetime. It takes time and mucheffort to learn to relax your body. JiuJitsu balance, however, is so natural thatyour progress will be rapid.

In another few weeks you may wonderhow you ever could have been so stiff andso clumsy. So remember again: the otherfellow, the one who performs Jiu Jitsu sowell, was once as rigid and as worried asyou are now. Cheer up, Beginner!

Step in front of opponent with your leftfoot (3), and place left wrist against theback of his upper arm (4).

This trick must be done very quickly, inone continuous motion. In defense againstblow with fist, speed is of utmost impor-tance. Otherwise opponent will withdrawhis arm before you can lock it. Therefore,practice this trick until you can do it evenwithout thinking.

Press against his arm with your left wrist(5), with power and movement coming fromyour left wrist.

Continue pressing to position shown. Yourright hand grasps your left forearm, forstronger pressure. Do not bend your waist,but drop your left shoulder to apply yourweight against his arm (6).

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If opponent strikes high with right, blockas shown.

Hook your right arm over opponent's rightarm (1) and clamp his arm tightly in posi-tion shown above.

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Step in front of opponent with left foot. Place left wrist behind opponent's arm andstart pressing (2).

Continue pressing (3) to position shown.Your right hand grasps your left forearm,for stronger pressure. This is Elbow Lock(Down) No.2 (not shown elsewhere).

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u-angle Hold No.1 from Rear

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With your right hand,grasp opponent's

right wrist (1).

Lift opponent's arm as high as your head(2), and take a long step with your rightfoot to his right side (3).


Turn your body (4)so that your face in

same direction asopponent.

If opponent attempts to strike with rightfist . . . move left foot to side (I), inclineyour body to left, duck head a little to left,and at same time make his blow glance off

84 your right forearm (2).

Grasp his right wrist (3) and step forwardwith right foot as shown (4).

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Place your left foot about 18 inches backof opponent's left foot (5) and bring hisright hand down a little (6).

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Now place left foot behind opponent (5),spinning on the ball of your right foot intothis position, and prepare to get stranglehold.

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Bring your left arm OVER opponent's leftshoulder and around his neck so that the

back of your hand is against his throat, justunder chin (7). Place the top of your headagainst back of opponent's ear (8) to stophis movement temporarily.

Get Strangle Hold No.1.From position "C" you can finish with al-most any of the arm locks shown in thiscourse. Or from position in "C" you canthrow opponent with Spooning AnkleThrow No.1. Or "C" is a good position fora kidney punch with your fist.

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m OVER opponent's leftund, his neck so that the

is against his throat, justace the top of your headpponent's ear (8) to stop.porarily,

1.u can finish with al-locks shown in thision in "C" you can1 Spooning Ankle; a good position forlr fist.

Move your head to back of opponent's neck(9). Push your hips back for better balance(10). Press with your left hand and yourhead, and at same time pull opponent backoff balance and hold him there. This makeshim stand on his heels. But do not pull himtoo much or he will fall; and do not standtoo close at this point, to guard against hisfree elbows and feet.

In practice, to signal your partner to re-lease a strangle hold, tap twice on somepart of his body or slap twice on the mator ground.

Remember that while the foregoing trickhas been explained step by step, the actionis really continuous without a stop. Thewhole trick should require about one sec-ond.

Illustrations "A," "B," "C," "D" merelyshow the best way to get behind your oppo-nent from a facing position at start. Thisphase of the trick is, of course, unnecessaryif you .happen to start from rear of oppo-nent.

It is necessary to hdld opponent's righthand until your left arm is around his neck,as in "F." Up to this point his right mightbe dangerous. However, after your right

Now free your right hand and with itgrasp. the fingers of your left hand (11).You thus have opponent in a helpless posi-tion in which you can punish him severely.The purpose of this hold is to subdue adangerous opponent, not to injure him.Press just hard enough to accomplish aim.

Note in this picture that hands are apply-ing pressure against bottom of chin, notagainst the throat. And wrists press againstback of opponent's shoulders which pre-vents him from turning or using his arms.

hand has grasped your left wrist, he cannQtuse his elbows or feet against you. But keepboth arms over his shoulders to prevent hisusing either hand effectively.

In case opponent attempts to protect hisneck by lowering his chin, press his noseupward with your left wrist. This will giveyou'cm...opportunity to drop your left armdown against his neck. Or, if you prefer,keep pressing' his nose.

If opponent happens to be standing withback to wall (this will also work in anycase), grasp his wrist tightly. Then spinquickly to your left, going underneath yourown arm. Keep a tighi .grip on his arm.This will force opponent around to posi-tion shown in "D." Then proceed as di-rected in "E," "F," and "G."

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Strangle HoldNo. 2-'rom Front

Face opponent.Grasp opponent's right arm with your lefthand (I). Place your right hand back ofopponent's neck. Pull forward as shown.

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Without pulling him forward, step back alittle and spread your feet slightly. Thismakes your position still stronger.

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Keep pulling his h'ead down toward yourstomach.

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Arms all the way around his neck.

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Place your left forearm under opponent'schin, against his neck (2), and keep the backof his head against your stomach. Bringyour left arm around very quickly to blockany possibility of his reaching you with hishands. But don't squeeze his neck at thispoint.

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If opponent attempts to drop to his knees,follow him down as shown.

Place your right arm likewise under oppo-nent's chin, and grasp your left wrist withyour right hand (3). Keep your back, neckand head as stiff as a board. Press your chinagainst his spine, and your stomach andchest against his head. Hold steady. Do notpush down. Press against his throat withboth arms.

In "D," "E," and "F," if opponent tries.to reach you with his arms, you can stop hisarms by bringing your elbows forward.

For another, still stronger, strangle hold,(starting from position in "B") wrap onearm around opponent's neck as far as it willgo. Bring your other arm around and placeit over first arm. Then squeeze all aroundwith your arm and chest.

Also you can hold opponent's head on ei-ther side of your body (about waist height)with the same finish.

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Breaking - Half-Nelson

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If opponent attempts to hold with Half-Nelson as shown. . .

This shows position in "D" viewed fromfront. Place your left arm in front of hisabdomen (2). Bend knees and drop hips alittle. Keep your body bent forward, andyour chest down.

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Bend forward. Push against his front withthe back of your hips. Using your strongneck muscles, bring your head up sharply(direction is against his wrist) while press-ing his arm forward with strong shoulderpower. Put all the power you can into this.

Lift his right leg from behind with yourleft knee (3), and at same time push backwith your left forearm. This will cause op-ponent to fall. Or, you can give him a sharpblow to the solar plexus (or the chin) withyour elbow for a knockout.

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Opponent will be unable to hold. Place your left foot behind opponent to hisright leg (1).

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Breaking- Full-Nelson

If opponent attempts to hold with Full Nelson...

A Reminder


Do not become discouraged. You are tak-ing private lessons and so you cannot seethe other pupils are having the same diffi-culties. Nor should you forget that theexpel'ts were once just as awkward as youare now-maybe more sol

It takes time to overcome the tense hab-its of a lifetime. It takes time and mucheffort to learn to relax your body. JiuJitsu balance, however, is so natural thatyour progress will be rapid.

In anoth.er few weeks you may wonderhow you ever could have been so stiff andso clumsy. So remember again: the otherfellow, the one who performs Jiu Jitsu sowell, was once 3J)rigid and as worried asyou are now. Cheer up, Beginnerl

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Lift both arms high and bend forward.Bring your head up sharply and bring bothelbows straight down in a powerful, quickmovement; and at same time drop your hipsway down as shown. This entire action is

Turn quickly to position shown and applyHand Throw No.4-Arm Pressure AgainstKnee. Or finish by a blow with the elbowto stomach.

Opponent will fall.

done simultaneously and quickly to capi-talize on the element of surprise. Opponentwill be unable to hold. Keep bending for-ward for balance while dropping down.

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In any case in which opponent stands be-hind you, a strong kick to his knee-cap withsole of foot (I)-or a kick to any part of legfront with back of heel-will not only freeyou, but will also cripple opponent at leasttemporarily, and will probably floor him.

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COMBINATION TRICKS: Illustrationsbelow show how to work out combinationsof tricks. Obviously all possible combina-tions cannot be illustrated. You can makeup many more. Drawings below are takendirectly from tricks referred to, and shouldnot be taken too literally when practicing.Their purpose is merely to suggest the ac-tion. You are supposed to know the tricksbefore trying to apply them in combina-tion. In fact) you cannot understand theseinstructions unless you have already prac-ticed the tricks referred to.

SPOONING ANKLETHROW-TO STRANGLEHOLD NO. 1

If you try Spooning Ankle No.2 (SessionI), and get to position shown here andfind you cannot finish . . .

THEKNEEWHIRL- TO STRANGLEHOLD NO. 2

If you try The Knee Whirl (Session 2) andget opponent to point shown here, and forsome reason cannot finish . . .94

You can change to Strangle Hold No.2(Session 4) and finish as described therein.

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You can change the position of your righthand from his shoulder to his wrist and

go into Strangle Hold No. I (Session 4)and finish as described therein.

BREAKING STRANGLE HOLD- TO STRANGLE HOLD NO. 2

After you have broken opponent's stranglehold as shown in Breaking-OpponentStrangles from Front (Session I) . . .

You can go into Strangle Hold No.2 (Ses-sion 4) -and finish as described therein.

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Session 5.

Here in Session 5, are the following tricks:

Hand Throw No. I (including finishingtrick)Hand Throw No. 2 (also I and 2 fromSitting Position)Hand Throw No.3-Spinner (with finish-ing trick)Defense Against Knife (finishing with HandThrows I and 2)Defense Against Knife (high blow andstraight jab)Defense Against ClubBreaking-When Opponent Holds fromRear

Hand Throw No. I is the famous "flip-toss"-or" throw by pressure against wristjoint. Hand Throw No.2 is especially use-ful in cramped quarters. It will pay you tolearn both these hand throws well, asseveral knife and pistol tricks depend onthem for success.

Because this session also gives you aneffective defense against knife attack-high-ly practical knowledge these days-we urgeyou to practice this session even more dili-gently than usual. Some day you'll doubt-less be glad you did.

Tricks that Leave Opponent Unableto Retaliate

We would like to call your attentionagain to the authenticity of this book.There are no fake or made-up tricks herein.This is immensely important to you. It issad but true that the average student-unless advanced-does not know whetherthe trick he is so diligently studying is fakeor authentic.

The unhappy revelation comes whensomeone hits him in the jaw as a result

of the vulnerable position caused by aninefficient trick.

An authentic Jiu Jitsu trick, properlyexecuted, should end with opponent insuch a state that he will be unable tocounter-attack. You will find this true ofthe tricks in this course. We have notwasted your time on any of the hundredsof so-called Jiu Jitsu tricks which leave youwide open at the finish.

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Stand just far enough away so that yourhand can grasp opponent's wrist. RELAX.With your left hand turned so that thepalm is outward and the thumb pointingdown, reach for opponent's hand (1) onthe same side (as you face him).

To finish, you can apply the Straight ArmWrist Lock to opponent even though heis in a lying position. Without changinghands, start walking around opponent'shead as shown.

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Hand Throw No.1

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This shows how to grasp and hold op-ponent's hand (lightly) with the thumbagainst the back of his hand and withyour four fingers encircling the base of histhumb.

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Continue walking around opponent.

Imagine that his elbow is the hub of awheel. Start drawing his hand up andaround the rim of the wheel. At the same

time grasp opponent's hand with your righthand (2) so that the heel of your hand isa little above opponent's wrist joint. Bringyour right shoulder forward in the direc-tion you are pressing (3) and bend body

Press his hand back toward his elbow,against the wrist joint (4). This will usuallyhold him.

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This shows position of hands in "C."

forward in the "defense" posture as shownabove. Carry his hand around to the pointwhere it normally stops. (In practice, relaxand repeat this movement several times.)Hold opponent's hand lightly. Do notsqueeze or use power up to this point. Nowstop momentarily.

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1se" posture as shownI around to the pointps. (In practice, relaxement several times.)md lightly. Do notup to this point. Now

Now press his hand (with the heel of yourright thumb only; left hand merely holds)toward a point just outside his right foot.

Use hand power only. Do not move shoul-der. Do not bend your hips. Keep chestbent forward a little. Keep elbow low; don'tstretch it out. (In practice, relax and repeatthis movement several times.)Do not twist opponent's hand too much toleft or he may save himself by steppingforward.

Continue pressing until opponent is forcedto ground.Be sure to start this trick while standingalmost at arms-length from opponent'sshoulder. If standing too close, trick maynot be effective.The directions given are for throwing op-ponent to your left side. To throw to right,reverse all these instructions. Practice bothsides.

REGARDINGTHEUSE OF HAND THROWS

Throwing or holding opponent by twist-ing, bending, or stretching his joints "thewrong way," is a type of trick called"against the joint," since it involves pres-sure against the natural movement. Appli-cation of this type of trick not only destroysopponent's defensive power by putting himin a helpless position, or by causing himto lose his balance and to fall, but it alsois extremely painful.

The joints of the fingers, hands, arms,

:>dyface downward, applyhe continues to move hisleft foot on his hip.

legs, neck may all be attacked by this typeof trick.

Warning: This type of trick is danger-ous. So be exceedingly careful in practice.Jerking should not be used in applyingthe trick or in resisting it. If jerking isused, you may cause a dislocation or sprain;and, in addition, you will not improve inyour efforts to master the trick. Further-more, you lose the meaning of Jiu Jitsu,which should be soft and gentle.

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HandThrow No.2

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\This is a good trick in many emergencies,especially in cramped quarters. Stand just.far enough away so that your hand canreach opponent's wrist. RELAX. Withyour left hand, grasp opponent's wrist onthe same side and bring up directly infront of you (I) with his fingers pointingstraight up. (Important: Do not raise op-ponent's elbow.)

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This shows position of hands in "C."

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Bend forward (2). Bend your knees to"defense" posture (3). With your righthand, grasp top of opponent's fist verytightly (4). Press the heel of your righthand against his knuckles to apply pres-sure against wrist joint; and continue to

press downward (5) using only the powerin your hand. Do not raise shoulder. Keephis elbow low. Do not move your chest. Besure opponent's elbow is a few inches awayfrom his body, to avoid support againsthis body.

HAND THROWS FROM SITTINGPOSITION

You can throw opponent with either HandThrow No.1 or No.2 when you are seatedand opponent is standing. Before starting,sit forward a little in your seat. Then graspopponent's hand as described in the in-structions for these two throws. Then youwill find you can continue as easily as ifyou were standing. If you use Hand ThrowNo.1, you can stand up after opponent is

down, and finish as described. If you useHand Throw No.2, you can remain seatedand still hold opponent on his knees beforeyou.

If you are standing and opponent isseated, you can throw him out of his seatand to the ground by using either of thesetwo throws. If using No.2, step back alittle with both feet after grasping his hand.

Opponent will go down in one of two ways.He may fall to side as shown. Or he maygo down on one knee. In the latter case,twist his hand a little to the left and this.will force him over onto his back. Thenyou can hold him. In close quarters-espe-cially where there is no room for a throw-hold opponent down on his knees.

NOTE: If, in "C," opponent resists bypushing his fist upward, step back fartherand pull and press his wrist downwardwith more power.

Practice this trick on the opposite .side,reversing all instructions.

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Hand Throw No. 3 -Spinner

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In perfecting this trick, footwork and bal-ance are so important that they should bepracticed first. To start, stand with eachfoot directly underneath correspondingshoulder. Now drop a coin (I), or othermarker, about 24 inches to the rear of yourfeet as a guide for your foot position atfinish of spin.

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Place hands on your legs (2), bend yourknees (3), drop hips a little, and spin (4).Turning on the ball of one foot (5), spina three-quarter turn (6). Try turning oneway and then the other. Now try it withyour hands off your knees. Spin severaltimes until you can do the turn with per-fect balance. Now you are ready to learnthe handwork.

Continue spin. As you turn, start pressingopponent's hand down (12) with your leftpalm (do not twist, but press down). Keepknees bent a little (13). As your hands passover top of your head, keep them low(otherwise opponent may be able to executea counter spin, in which case you will endup again in poition uF.")

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/Extend your right arm with thumb up andreach for opponent's wrist on the oppositeside (7). Your palm should face opponent'spalm. Your thumb goes around his wristjoint. Now, without stoppingPush opponent's arm out about one foot as

shown (8). Do not grip his wrist too tightly.Now quit:kly reach out with your otherhand (9) and place it on top of opponent'shand so that his hand is flat between yourhands. Start your spin toward the right asshown (10).

Practice this trick from opposite side, re-versing all instructions.

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To a three-quarter turn.

/not grip his wrist too tightly.reach out with your other)lace it on top of opponent's.is hand is flat between yourmr spin toward the right as

This shows how to grasp opponent's hand,using index fingers and thumbs.

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By the time you finish your spin, oppo-nent will be on the ground, if you haveexecuted the trick properly. This will bringyou to the position shown. (If opponentis still standing after your spin, as in "J,"continue pressing with left palm until hefalls.) Do not hold your hands too highwhile he is falling; otherwise he may beable to turn his body sidewise on theground. However, if he does twist to theside, pull his arm toward you, forcing himto lie flat on his back.

luarter turn.

Continue your spin, using the movementyou practiced in "A," "B," and "C." Whenyour hands swing over the top of your head(II), tighten your grasp (but not too much)on his hand.

To hold him there, place your right footin his armpit, keep a tight grip on hishand, and press his hand toward the groundwithout more twisting.

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Again, if opponent attacks as in "A" . . .

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If opponent attempts to stab you with aknife from a low position as shown above(I) . . .

You can block the blow as in "B" . . . andgrasp his hand with your left hand, withthumb against back of his hand -(5).

Block the blow by crossing your arms (2).At the same time spread your legs, in alittle jump, so that you assume positionshown. Then grasp his wrist quickly with

Now you can finish with Hand ThrowNo. 1. Right hand grasps his hand as~hown(6).

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your left hand (3). Now you can fj.nishwith Hand Throw No.2, as shown in thefollowing illustrations.

Bring his hand up and around. Continueuntil he is down and you can finish asshown in Hand Throw No. 1.

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Bring his arm up and around (4), and con-tinue Hand Throw No.2.

Now you can hold him or disarm him.

If a person attacks you with a knife, italways helps to throw something in hisface-handkerchief, small change, book,hat, coat, (ladies can throw their shoes,pocketbook, hat, or anything else handy)- to blind or excite opponent temporarily.

Then you can effectively kick or strikeopponent in one of the vital spots.

Another effective defense: When oppo-nent attempts to strike with knife, quicklystrike his fore-arm (the one with the knife)with the side of your hand-a good, sharpblow-and this will make him drop theknife.

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Proceed as described in Elbow Lock (Up).

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Now you can hold him (provided you donot pull him back so far that he falls).Change the position of your right or lefthand (either one) to top of opponent'shand (3), in order to clamp the knife tightlyand keep him from grabbing knife withother hand. Or you can disable him witha strong kick to the' shins. -

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Cross your arms and at same time step incloser with either foot, and block blow asshown (I). Quickly seize opponent's wristwith your left hand (2). Now you are ina position to finish with Elbow Lock (Up).

If opponent attempts to stab you by astraight jab, you can defend yourself by akick to the shins. In almost any case, a

strong kick to the shins is good defense. ....If you happen to have a strong arm (don't .try this if you haven't), you can alwaysblock opponent's blow by catching hisupper arm with your hand; then you cango into any of the finishes described.

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Breaking- Opponent Holds from Rear

If opponent attempts to hold your collaror shoulder from rear . . . Move behind opponent by 'placing your

left foot behind his left foot (I). Get yourhip under opponent's hip. Bend forwardas shown. At same time place your leftarm across his stomach, (2). Bend yourknees.

NOTE: This trick seems at first to needconsiderable strength, but practice showsthat your hip acts as a fulcrum over whichyou tilt opponent.

Another way to throw opponent fromposition shown in "C": As you lift up withright hand swing your upper body to left.This will cause opponent to fall to yourrear.

If opponent attempts to choke or holdfrom rear as in "A," you can free self bya blow with your elbow to the solar plexus,stomach, or short ribs.

Or, you can also free self by swingingyour shoulder around (in either direction),striking his arm with the corner of theshoulder.

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Left hand encircles opponent's waist (3)and pulls him in close to your side asshown. Right hand now grasps opponent'sright leg from behind (4). Knees are stillbent.

Now, in one motion, suaighten up yourknees and your back; lift up with yourright hand and push back with your leftelbow. This will lift opponent with hisweight on your hip as shown. Drop him.

Defense AgainstClub

If you face a person who attempts to strikeyou on the head with a club, you can breakthe blow and finish exactly as describedin the knife-defense-finishing with ElbowLock (Up).Also, if you face an opponent armed witha club raised high . . .

You can dive against his knees as sho,,"n.This will throw him as illustrated, andmost likely will disable his knee at thesame time.

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COMBINATION TRICKS: Illustrationsbelow show how to work out combinationsof tricks. Obviously all possible combina-tions cannot be illustrated. You can makeup many more. Drawings below are takendirectly from tricks referred to, and should-not be taken too literally when practicing.

If you try Sweeping Calf No. 2 (Session I)and opponent refuses to step into positionshown here, but steps back with his rightfoot in order to resist . . .

Their purpose is merely to suggest the ac-tion. You are supposed to know the tricksbefore trying to apply them in combina-tion. In fact) you cannot understand theseinstructions unless you have already prac-ticed the tricks referred to.

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OPPONENT RESISTS

SWEEPINGCALFNO. 2

BY STEPPINGBACK

Keep pulling with your left hand andfollow his movement by sliding your feetforward and you will find yourself in theright position to continue the tricks as ifhe had not resisted.Or, instead of following his movement, youcan release your left hand and apply HandThrow No. 4 (Session 3) against his leftknee.

SWEEPINGCALFNO. 2-TO SPRING HIP THROW

If you attempt Sweeping Calf No. 2 (Ses-sion I) and opponent refuses to step intoposition shown here, but steps back withhis right leg in order to resist .116

You can go into Spring Hip Throw (Ses-sion 2), or Sweeping-Side Hip Throw (Ses-sion 3). .

WHEN OPPONENT RESISTS SPOONING ANKLE NO. 1 BY STEPPING BACK

If you attempt Spooning Ankle No. I(Session I) and opponent refuses to stepinto position shown here but steps backwith his left. foot in order to resist . . .

WHEN OPPONENT RESISTSTHEKNEEWHIRL

If you attempt The Knee Whirl (Session2) and opponent succeeds in resisting atthis point. . .

Bring your right hand around and grasphis left hand and go into Hand ThrowNo. I (Session 5).

You can resume your original position andimmediately start The Knee Whirl again.But remember, when you come back tooriginal position, be sure your balance issolid and strong before starting again. Thisis one of the few tricks in Jiu Jitsu whichcan be used in combination with itself. . . one at which you can usually succeedby repeating. 117

Session 6.

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Arm Lock No. IBreaking-Opponent Holds ArmsBreaking-Opponent Holds from FrontBreaking-Opponent Holds Two Handsfrom Rear:Breaking-Opponent Holds Arms fromFrontBreaking-Opponent Hugs from Rear,Over ArmsBreaking-Opponent Holds Arms fromFrontHand Throw No.2 to Strangle HoldElbow Lock (Down) to Sweeping CalfHand Throw No. I to Hand Throw No.4Hand Throw No. I to Sweeping CalfElbow Lock (Up) to Sweeping Calf

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With your right hand, grasp opponent'sright hand (I) as shown (thumb on backof opponent's hand, fingers inside palm).

Lift opponent's hand to point shown andgrasp his wrist in the "V" between thumband forefinger of your left hand (2), withyour fingers outside.

Breaking- Opponent Holds Arms

If opponent attempts to hold your lefthand with his right hand (I), or with histwo hands, grasp his right hand with yourright hand (2), with all five fingers overtop of his hand and with tips of your fin-gers wrapped around edge of opponent'shand. Spread the thumb and fore-fingers of

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Bring your left fingers up and catch hiswrist in the "V" of your left hand andturn his arm and bring it down to yourfront, as shown (4). Note how your righthand holds opponent's hand.

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Step with your left foot to a point just infront .of opponent's left foot (3). Let yourright foot turn naturally to follow thismovement (4). At same time, turn oppo-nent's arm until you have it in positionshown (5).

Swing your left foot over to a point justin .front of opponent's left foot (5). Con-tinue as in "D" and "E" above. Now finishas in "F."

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Keep holding his hand with your twohands. Place your left forearm on top ofhis elbow and press down (6).

Keep pressing with your elbow. Bend youbody toward his shoulder, and bend yoleft knee (7).

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Swing your left foottotNjust in front of opponenyou turn his arm (usingand bring it down to y:as in "F" above.If opponent strangleswifront .and right handbacor comes in very close,puthe palm of your freehanlhim back and put youinas in "]."

If opponent attempts to strangle with twohands from the side, grasp his right handwith your right hand (I), with all five fin-gers over top of his hand, and grasp hisright wrist in the "V" of your left hand.

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with your two'earm on top of1 (6).

FDrop shoulder so that elbow power comesfrom shoulder. Shift your weight to yourleft leg.' Keep pressing against his elbowand hold him. To punish opponent more,let your right hand press the back of op-ponent's hand toward his elbow.

Keep pressing with your elbow. Bend yourbody toward his shoulder, and bend yourleft knee (7).

KNOCK-OUT FINISH (if necessary): "F"is a good position from which to startknock-out blow to his ribs with your leftelbow.

The three breaking tricks below show prac-tical applications of this arm lock.

Breaking- Opponent Holds from Front. '"

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Swing your left foot to the right to a pointjust in front of opponent's left foot, whileyou turn his arm (using only hand power)and bring it down to your front. Finishas in "F" above.If opponent strangles with left hand infront .and right hand back of your neck,or comes in very close, push his nose withthe palm of your free hand. This will forcehim back and put you in position to startas in "J."

,ttempts to strangle with twole side, grasp his right hand1t hand (I), with all five fin-of his hand, and grasp his

the "V" of your left hand.

If opponent attempts to hold your coat orshirt with his right arm straight out, grasphis right hand with your right hand, withall five fingers over top of his hand, andhi~ right wrist with your left hand, exactlyas in "J." Continue as in "C," "D," "'E" and"F."

The tricks on this page all use the samebasic movement, starting fFom differentpositions.If any difficulty is encountered, a strongkick against opponent's shin will help youget started.

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If opponent attempts to hold both handsfrom rear as shown . . .Move your left foot to outside of his rightfoot as shown (1), keeping your chest facingoriginal direction. Do not turn. Important

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-don't try to break his hold at this pointor you will lose him. Keep right elbowclose to ribs (2).Now break grip of his right hand by lift-ing your right fist up sharp}y (3).

Or from position shown in "D" you canfinish by a sharp blow with elbow to hissolar plexus or short ribs.

You can also free yourself from tl].ishold(from position "A") by stepping backcloser to opponent and delivering a power-ful kick to his knee with the sole of yourfoot.

If opponent holds your arms higher thanshown in these pictures, the movementsdescribed are even easier to do. .

Another break for position shown in"A": Keep elbows close to body. Bendforward. Now bring both fists up sharply.Opponent will be unable to hold.

Remember that these illustrations showslow motion action. Your movements, inan emergency, must be done with flashingspeed. Practice again and again until youachieve this speed.

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Release your left hand by a twist of yourarm to the left (4).

Finish with Hand Throw No.4-ArmPressure Against Knee.

This and followingwith Hand Throw I'i

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This and following picture show finishwith Hand Throw No.4.

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Over Arms

If opponent attempts to hug tightly fromrear, over arms. . . Bend forward in "de-fense" posture. Press your hips closelyagainst his front. Keep this position

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Now hook your left foot behind opponent's1129 left ankle (1).

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Now quickly kick opponent's ankle UP ashigh as possible, putting as much poweras you can into your toes (2). Apply allpossible power against opponent's leg atthe point of contact with the top of yourfoot.

.ion.. . . . . until this position is reached. Nowgrasp his left.hand with your left (3), re-leasing your right. You can finish withStrangle Hold No.1, or with Arm LockNo.1, Shoulder Lock, or Elbow Lock(Down) No.1.

If opponent attempts

to hold your lefthand with both hands . . .

If oppont:nt holds from rear with an armlock and steps back a little, you can freeyourself by moving back closer to opponentwhich will put you in position to execute"R" and "C."

You can also break the hold shown above'by a powerful kickback to opponent's knee-cap, or shin, with the sole of your fo~t.

You can also free yourself by a sharpblow with the back of your head to hischin. If opponent is too short for a blowto his chin, the same blow to his nose orforehead will be equally effective.

opponent's ankle UP asputting as much pDweryour toes (2). Apply all~ainst opponent's leg at3.ctwith the top of your

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Grasp opponent's left hand with your righthand as described in UB" and start spin-ning to right disregarding his right handwhich will lose its grasp automatically asyou turn.

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Continue as in un" and "E."Be sure to try every trick from oppositeside, reversing all directions.

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If opponent attempts to hold your twoarms with his two hands as shown. . .

Or if he attempts to hold your left wristwith his right hand as shown . . .

At this point you can change, if you wish,to Arm Lock No. I (in which case you canpress against his elbow joint with your leftelbow, OR with your left hand). Or youcan release your hold and go into ShoulderLock or Elbow Lock (Down) No.1.

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This and the next picture show continu-ation as in Strangle Hold No. l.

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Hand Throw No. 2 to Strangle Hold

If you succeed in getting opponent to posi-tion above, using Hand Throw No. 2-

Hand Throw No.1to HandThrow No.4

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If you apply Hand Throw No. I andget opponent's hand to position shownabove.. . .

No matter whether he resists or not, youcan suddenly change to a Strangle Hold.Place hand (the one which was on top inprevious picture) behind opponent's neckand pull his head forward and down asshown.

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You can immediately go into Hand ThrowNo.4 by dropping to your knees and ~p-plying your left arm against opponent'sleft knee, as explained in detail underHand Throw No.4. Note that if youapply Hand Throw No. I to opponent'sRIGHT hand, you must apply HandThrow No. 4 to LEFT leg, and vice versa.

Now you can proceed with Strangle HoldNo.2, or with the hold shown above (aslight variation) in which your arms en-circleone of opponent's arms as well as hisneck.

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Regarding Combination Tricks

Combinations (or changes from one trickto another) are important. You may occa-sionally start a trick and find that for somereason you cannot finish it. By resistingyour initial action, your opponent willalways provide the opportunity for stillanother trick. Obviously, combinationtricks are more difficult to resist, and aretherefore more effective. Here are a fewexamples of logical combinations. You willbe able to work out many other combina-tions with practice.

Hand Throw

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Sweeping Calf

1£you apply Hand 'Throw No. I and op-ponent attempts to resist by grasping hiscaptured hand with his free hand (1), orby pulling his hand back, or by any otheraction, you can then proceed with Sweep-ing Calf.

Step forward with your left foot. Free yourright hand and place it against opponent'sleft shoulder (2). At same time sweep op-ponent's right leg with your right legexactly as explained in Sweeping Calf.

Combination Tricks

Ir changes from one trickimportant. You may occa-'ick and find that for somelOt finish it. By resistingion, your opponent willthe opportunity for stillObviously, combination

difficult to resist, and areeffective. Here are a few:al combinations. You willout many other combina-:e.

Elbow Lock (Down) to Sweeping Calf

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If you start to apply Elbow Lock (Down)and opponent resists by grasping his cap-tured arm with his free hand, or by pullingback, stop his action momentarily at thepoint shown above (to strengthen yourbalance).

Now you can defeat him by suddenlychanging to Sweeping Calf.

with your left foot. Free yourd place it against opponent's(2). At same time sweep op-t .leg with your right leg,lained in Sweeping Calf.

Elbow Lock (Up) to Sweeping Calf

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If you succeed in getting opponent's armto position shown above, using ElbowLock (Up). . . .

And if opponent resists by grasping hisc~ptured arm with his free hand, or by anyother method . . . you can still throw himby suddenly changing to Sweeping Calf.

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Defending Yourself Against a Pistol

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If opponent points pistol at you fromdirectly in front, from front left side, orfrom front right side, raise hands to HEADheight. RELAX.Using the hand on same side as gun (thatis, your left if opponent holds gun in hisright as above), go into the following ac-tion:

REGARDING DEFENSE AGAINST PISTOL

If opponent points pistol and threatens toshoot, you can overcome him, defeat theweapon, and remove yourself from dangerby one of the tricks on these pages.

Regardless of whether opponent pointspistol at you from front, side, or back, andregardless of type of gun used, these tricksare effective, so long as opponent or gunis within reach.But remember:1. When a gun is pointed at you, put upyour hands, even if not told to do so. Byyour willing submission, put opponent'smind at ease.2. Act with utmost discretion. Make nomove which is likely to excite opponentor to suggest that you may be looking foran opening.3. Don't hurry. Patiently await your op-portunity. He will probably step closer.

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Quickly (with the same speedyou would employ to catch amosquito in flight) catch hisgun hand and shove it acrossyour front and down as shown(I). Your grasp should betight so that his hand cannotbe jerked away. Slide rightfoot back (2), holding weighton left foot, in order to getright leg out of line of fire.

By keeping your weight on your left foot,you can move your right foot more quicklyout of line of fire, maintain better balanceand greater strength. Do not look directlyat gun before starting, as this may warnhim. Do not hit his hand too hard or hemay drop gun. And do not bend yourbody too much (see above).

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Now place your free hand against side ofgun as shown (3), in preparation for thethrow. Hand must hold gun and oppo-nent's fingers at same time. In moving thishand down into position, do not pass itin front of gun.

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If opponent backs you against a wall andorders either hands up or hands down, itwill be still easier to shove pistol asidesince you have greater strength (with thewall re-inforcing your balance); and it isunnecessary to step back with either foot.PRACTICE THIS TRICK FROM OP-POSITE SIDE, reversing all instructions.

Some students find that the defenseagainst pistol can be executed even moreswiftly by using Hand Throw No.2, afteryou have shoved gun aside as shown in"B" and "C." Practice Hand Throw No.2 in this way!

'It may happen that in shoving gun asideyou will accidentally catch opponent's gunwith your hand underneath his hand in-stead of above. While the position shownin "C" is preferable, trick can be finishedwith your hand in the under position ifyour other hand is brought around veryquickly, since you cannot continue to holdhis gun hand very long otherwise.

Remember that cool and quick action isessential.

In practice, arm opponent with toy gun.You will see that your initial action isalways finished before opponent can pulltrigger. If opponent DOES pull the trigger,it will be AFTER you. are out of the lineof fire.

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This shows how hands hold opponent'shand and gun in "C" (viewed from oppo-site side).

Now throw opponent with Hand ThrowNo. 1. After opponent is down, you canfinish by a hard kick to his lower side ribs(striking with top part of foot rather thanwith point of toe).If opponent commands you to keep handsdown, this trick can be done just as easilyas with hands up. Shove gun quickly asideby exactly the same movement as in "B"and the trick can be finished as eXplained 141in "E." Practice this!

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If opponent orders you to stand, HANDSDOWN, and points pistol IN HIS LEFTHAND at your RIGHT FRONT, close toarms as shown (1) . . .

If opponent points pistol at your RIGHTFRONT as shown in "A," but holds gunIN HIS RIGHT HAND instead of hisleft, follow the instruction given in DefenseAgainst Pistol No.1 (above), finishing withHand Throw No.1, throwing to your left.

Practice the foregoing from both the leftAND right front, with opponent holdingpistol alternately in left AND right hand.

Step in quickly with your right foot asshown (2). At the same instant, turn yourbody to left as shown and push opponent'sgun and hand away with your right fore-arm, and bring your left hand around andcatch opponent's gun and hand underneathas shown (3). Special note: Do not pushagainst opponent too hard or he may stepback; use just enough power to move gun-hand away.

SPECIAL NOTE: If opponent holds gunIN HIS RIGHT HAND and points gunat your EXTREME RIGHT SIDE, andyour HANDS ARE DOWN . . .

Quickly raise your right hand high, andat the same time bring your left hand acrossand push his gun away and proceed exactlyas described in Defense Against Pistol No.1 (above). Practice trick from both sides.

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Now bring your right hand up and grasptop of opponent's wrist as shown (4).

Now without stopping, finish with HandThrow No. 1.

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1£ opponent orders you to stand, HANDSUP, and points pistol IN HIS LEFTHAND at your EXTREME LEFT SIDE

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Swing your left arm down and to rear asshown (2), striking his gun hand with out-side of your wrist (keep fist closed). Atsame time, step directly in front of his leftfoot (3) and swing your hips around andback (4) so gun won't catch in clothes.Bring your right hand around and grasphis right wrist as shown (5). Practice thesemovements many times, until all this canbe done in one simultaneous action.

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Close-up of position in "B." Important:Hold his hand and gun very close to yourbody.

Swingyour left arm down and to rear,shovinggun aside (2). At same time, stepforwardwith left foot as shown (3). Swingyour hips around and 'back. Bring right

5 armover and grasp opponent's wrist (4).

Now your left hand grasps under-side oropponent's right hand (6), as shown. (Besure to grasp both gun AND fingers atsame time.)

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Close-up of position in "B." Be sure gun ispointing away from body as shown.

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Now your left hand grasps under-side ofopponent's left hand (5). Be sure to graspboth gun AND fingers at the same time.

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This shows finish with Straight-Arm WristLock. Step back with one or both feet andturn opponent's wrist clockwise.If opponent points gun IN HIS RIGHTHAND at your RIGHT SIDE (inst..ead ofleft as in the foregoing), follow the actiondescribed in the trick below, finishing withHand Throw No.1.

Finish with Hand Throw No. 1.If opponent points gun IN HIS LEFTHAND at your RIGHT SIDE (instead ofleft as in the foregoing), follow the actiondescribed in the trick above, finishing withStraight-Arm Wrist Lock. 146

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If opponent holds pistol in coat pocket (1),and orders hands up or hands down. . .

FROMTHESYRACUSEHERALD

"Professor Kiyose Nakae exhibited his skillbefore the entire squad of policemen onday duty who were bewildered at the speedof Nakae."Using an unloaded. revolver, several ofthe policemen attempted to pull the trig-ger of the gun before Nakae could eithertwist it so that the bullet would be sentin an opposite direction or wrest it fromtheit hands."

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Seize top of his hand and gun (of coursewhile it is still in coat), and push his handand gun against his stomach (2). Step backwith your right leg, as shown, to keep itout of possible line of fire.

FROMTHEINDIANAPOLISSTAR

"Professor Nakae demonstrated at the Po-lice Station that a policeman, with a pistolpointed at his vitals, could not pull thetrigger quickly enough, after he gave signsof resistance, for the bullet, had there beenone, to enter his body. Always the gunsnapped after Nakae had pushed the weap-on to one side, and before it could besnapped again, the officer's hand wa3 beingtwisted so painfully that he could not re-tain his grip on the weapon."

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Now, without stopping, finish with HandThrow No. 1.

Or you can finish by a blow to a vital spot.

Illustration of finish by blow to side ofhead with edge of hand.

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Defense Against Pistol No.6

If opponent orders you to stand withHANDS DOWN OR UP, and points pistolIN HIS LEFT HAND at you from rear(I) . . . (Before starting this trick, be sureyou feel gun in your back.)

You can turn either to left or right, butif you desire to make a RIGHT turn, swingyour right hand down and around to rear,shoving gun aside as shown (2). At sametime, step back with your right foot (3).NOTE direction in which feet are nowpointing.


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If opponent orders you to stand withHANDS DOWN OR UP, and points pistolIN HIS RIGHT HAND at you from rear(1) . . . (Again be sure you feel gun in yourback.)

You can turn either to right or left, butif you desire to make a RIGHT turn,swing your right hand to rear (2), shovinggun aside as shown. At the same time, stepback with your right foot (3).

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ickly bring your left hand around andsp wrist of his gun hand (4).

If you desire to make a turn to tbeLEFT, instead of to the right as in "B,"you will find yourself in position to throwopponent with Hand Throw No. I or No.2, as also instructed in Defense Against

ckly bring your left hand around andp wrist of his gun hand (4).

Now your right hand grasps under-side ofopponent's left hand (5). Be sure to graspboth gun AND fingers at same time.

Bring his hand up and anfinish with Arm Lock No. IArm Wrist Lock as instructeAgainst Pistol No.3.

Pistol No.7 (below).If opponent stands at your rear, be very

sure that gun is close enough to your bodyto be felt. Don't take chances. Opponentmust be near enough for you to be able

to grab the gun.These descriptions assume that opponent

holds gun at your rear near your waist. Ifhe holds the gun higher, the trick is stilleasier to execute.

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Bring his hand up and around (6) andfinish with Arm Lock No. I, or Straight-Arm Wrist Lock as instructed in DefenseAgainst Pistol No.3.

your rear, be verylough to your bodychances. Opponent:or you to be able

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holds gun at your rear near your waist. Ifhe holds the gun higher, the trick is stilleasier to execute.

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This shows finish with Hand Throw No.2.

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STRANGLEHOLD NO. 1-TO ARM LOCK

If you get opponent to position shownhere in Strangle Hold No. I (Session 4) . . .

You can change, if you wish, to Arm LockNo. I (Session 6) or to almost any of thearm locks shown in this course.

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Their purpose is merely to suggest the ac-tion. You are supposed to know the tricksbefore trying to apply them in combina-tion. In fact, you cannot understand theseinstructions unless you have already prac-ticed the tricks referred to.

BREAKINGWRIST HOLD-TO STRANGLEHOLD NO. 2

After you have broken opponent's hold asshown in Breaking Wrist Hold (Session2) . . .

You can go into Strangle Hold No.2 (Ses-sion 4) and finish as described therein.

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If you get opponent to position shownhere (finish of Defense Against Blow withFist, Session 3), and want to change to astill stronger finish . . .

You can change to Strangle Hold No. 2(Session 4) and finish as described therein.In this case, release your hand hold, andstep around to front of opponent quicklybefore he can get his body into an erectposition.

BREAKINGWRIST HOLD-TO HAND THROW NO. 3

After you have broken opponent's hold asshown in Breaking Wrist Hold (Session2) . ..

/You can grasp opponent's right hand andgo into Hand Throw No.3-Spinner (Ses-sion 5) and finish as described therein.

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Their purpose is merely to suggest the ac-tion. You are supposed to know the tricksbefore trying to apply them in combina-tion. In fact} you cannot understand theseinstructions unless you have already prac-ticed the tricks referred to.

DEFENSEAGAINST CLUB

If opponent attempts to strike you withclub as shown (from Defense Against Club,Session 5) . , , or with knife (as shown inDefense Against Knife, Session 5) , , ,

Yo~ can block his arms with your hands,and go into The Knee Whirl (Session 2),.,' or into Sweeping Calf No, I (Session I),

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HAND THROW NO.3-SPINNER TO SWEEPINGCALF NO. 1

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If you try Hand Throw No.3-Spinner(Session 5) and get opponent to this posi-tion and find you cannot finish . . .

You can immediately change to SweepingCalf No. I (Session I) and finish as de-scribed therein.

HAND THROW-TO HIP THROW

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If you start Hand Throw No. I or HandThrow No.2 (Session5) . . .

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Regarding Combination Tricks

Combinations (or changes from one trickto another) are important. You may occa-sionally start a trick and find that for somereason you cannot finish it. By resistingyour initial action, your opponent willalways provide the opportunity for still

ARM LOCKNO. 1-TO SPOONING ANKLEOR STRANGLEHOLD

If you get opponent to this position inArm Lock No. I (Session 6) . . .

Whether he resists or not, you can changeto Spooning Ankle Throw (Session I) . . .or to Strangle Hold No.2-from Front(Session 4).

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another trick. Obviously, combinationtricks are more difficult to resist, and aretherefore more effective. Here are a fewexamples of logical combinations. You willbe able to work out many other combina-tions with practice.

STRANGLEHOLD NO. 1-TO SWEEPINGCALFNO. 2

If you get tQ this point in applying Stran-gle Hold No. I (the picture above is posi-tion "G" from Breaking-Opponent HoldsArms from Front, Session 6), and if oppo-nent resists by pulling back .

.You can change the position of your hands,turn your body to opposite direction andapply Sweeping Calf No.2 (Session I).

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HAND THROW NO.3-SPINNERTO STRANGLE HOLD NO. 1

/If you attempt Hand Throw No. 3-Spin-ner (Session 5) and get to this position andfind that for some reason you cannotfinish. . .

You can immediately change to StrangleHold No.1 (Session 4), reversing your direc-tion and going ,-,nder opponent's arms asshown. Then you can finish with StrangleHold No.1 or Arm Lock No.1 (Session 6).

BREAKING FIST BLOW-TO HAND THROW NO. 3

If opponent attempts to strike you withfist and you block the blow by throwingboth hands inside and against opponent'sarms (from Defense Against Blow withFist, Session 2) . . .

/You can grasp opponent's hand (must bedone very quickly) and go into HandThrow No.3-Spinner (Session 5) andfinish as described therein.

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ARTSFOREMERGENCIES

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For the FIRST METHOD of reviving aperson who is unconscious from strangula-tion, or from a blow to almost any partof the body, or from a heavy fall. . . liftpatient to sitting position.

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From position shown in "B," you can alsogo into position shown above, for theSECOND METHOD. Cross opponent'sarms in front of chest. Hold the top armas shown. Brace your knee against his spine.Now press-or squeeze-his chest againstyour knee, forcing the air out of his chest.Then suddenly release the pressure to allowchest to expand and draw in more air. Con-tinue this pumping at the rate of normalbreathing. Stop as soon as patient startsbreathing. Then pound about ten timesbetween shoulder blades with heel of yourfist as shown in "F."The principal difference between the firstand second methods described is this: Thefirst method helps to restore heart actionas well as breathing. The second methodis primarily to start breathing action.162

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Brace your right knee against his spine.

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This shows how and where to pound(easily) between shoulder blades-whetherin sitting or standing position-as describedin the foregoing.

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Bring his left hand over and across his -chestand under his right arm (I).

RESUSCITATION

Resuscitation means to bring back to life,back to the senses, back to consciousness.

There are scores of resuscitation methodsfor all types of emergencies. Only a feware explained here, but they are simple andare sufficient for most needs.

The three requirements for success inthis work are:

Proper treatment-which comes fromstudy.

Coolness-which comes from understand-ing proper treatment and knowing thatthe method is correct.

Confidence-which comes from practice..

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Hold his left shoulder lightly with yourleft hand (2), and pull with your righthand to force the air out of his chest. Then

suddenly release the pressure to allow chestto expand and draw in more air. Continuethis pumping at the rate of normal breath-ing. Stop as soon as patient starts breathing.Naturally it may require only one suchcontraction and release. Frequently twowill do the trick. Or, if the person has been"out" for some time, it may require asmany as thirty such movements. After pa-tient starts breathing, pound him aboutten. times between the shoulder blades with

the heel (softest part) of your half closed,loosely-held fist. This stimulates nervousaction.

A few points to remember are:WHEN YOU TREAT A PATIENTWITH ONE METHOD AND IT DOESNOT SEEI\I TO SUCCEED, TRY AN-OTHER METHOD AND CONTINUEWORKING UNTIL YOU DO SUCCEED.

Do not give patient water while uncon-scious; afterwards he can have all the waterhe wants.

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For the THIRD METHOD of reviving aperson knocked out by a blow, fall orstrangulation, stand behind patient, asclosely as possible. Clasp your hands infront of patient, over his diaphragII?-, justbelow his ribs. With a quick spring-likemotion, squeeze opponent's diaphragmand then release pressure.

This helps to restore breathing, andstimulates heart action. Keep up this mo-tion until patient revives. Then pound asin "F." This method is equally effective

from a sitting position.

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For the FOURTH METHOD of resusci-

tation, place opponent flat on his back.Place your hands, spread out as shown, justbelow ribs. Stand as shown. Now with a

quick motion slide your hands up, to forceout the air; then quickly release the pres-sure to permit chest to expand and drawin more air. Do not use to much strength;only enough to force out the air Continuethis action at rate of normal breathinguntil patient starts breathing naturally.Then sit patient upright and pound as in"F." You can also kneel on one knee, ifthis is more comfortable.

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For the FIFTH METHOD, place patientchest down with face to side. Stand as

shown. Place your hands against patient'sback, about half-way down. Now with aquick spring-like motion, press straightdown, forcing out the air, and then sud-denly release pressure allowing chest todraw in more air. Continue this action at

normal rate of breathing until naturalbreathing starts. Then sit patient uprightand pound as in "F."NQTE: The pressure in "H" is upward,that is, forward toward the shoulders. In"I," the pressure is exerted straig-ht down.

The following (SIXTH METHOD) is pri-marily for reviving a person who has beenknocked out by a blow to the head. Sit,patient upright as shown in "B." Place thefour fingers of your right hand againstpatient's right temple, and the fingers ofyour left against his left temple. Place yourright thumb against the hollow space atthe back side of his neck just behind theear and just below the base of the skull.Place your left thumb in similar positionat back left side of neck. Now, in a sort ofkneading action, massage his temples andthe back of his neck by revolving yourfingers and thumbs three times in a circu-lar motion with medium pressure. Next,lift up his head (with a little more pressure)as if you were trying to lift his head offhis body. Then, suddenly take away allpressure by removing your hands from hishead. Repeat a few times. When patientrevives, pound as in "F." If he does notseem to respond, shift to one. of the othermethods described.

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The SEVENTH METHOD is for revivinga patient who has been knocked out orinjured by a blow to the testes. Sit patientupright with his arm around your neckfor support. Your left arm also supportspatient from other side. Place your righthand against his lower abdomen (on eitherside but preferably in the center to makesure that you work to relieve whicheverside is affected). Now quickly slide yourhand downward several times for the pur-pose of replacing the testes in their normalposition. Usually this will revive patient,but if he remains unconscious, switch toone of the other methods.Another method of replacing testes if pa-tient can be held up, is to pound severaltimes as in "F," but against lower part ofspine.If you should be injured by a blow totestes, and there is no one to assist you, itwill be necessary for you to jump up anddown, landing each time solidly on thesoles of your feet. Purpose is to jolt thetestes down into normal position. Sinceyou will be in intense pain, this requiresdetermination-but it is an effective remedy.

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