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By ISH! BLACK
Illustrated by
MURRAY KESHNER
Explaining Basic Systems of Lightning Aitack with Surprise Methods «id
Advanced Throws — Meeting Dangerous Attacks and Handling 4umed
Adversaries — A! Clearly Shown with Dozens of Detailed Illustrations -—
Grips, Jabs, Holds. Blows, and Tricks of ihe Experts Described — Judo
Terminology Simplified So YOU Cen Understand It! THE KEY TO
JUDO
AND JIUJITSU
ms
de
By Ishi Black
Illustrations by Murray Keshner
Ottenheimer Publishers, Inc.
4805 NELSON AVENUE fpanseD 1 te UNITID STATES OF AMERICA
Chapter
i
I:
Mm:
Table of Contents
BASIC FRINCIPLES OF JUDO AND JIUJITSU
jitsu — First Seen by Visitors to Japan
America and Europe ~ The Kano School
= Development of Judo — Special Classifications —
Nagewaza — Katamewaza — Atemiwaza — Katso —
Purposes of Jiujitta — Scientific Factors — Shintai
— Taisbaki — Kuzureta — Balance and Non-Balance
— Classes of Shizentai — Eight Unbalance Positions
= Application of Kuzushi — Practical Use of Jiu-
jitsu — Schools of Judo
THE USE OF BREAKFALLS
Breakfalls Essential to Judo — Importance of Their
Practice — Preliminary’ Work — Hauchi, or “Wing
Beat” — Koho Ukemi — The Backward Breakfall —
Zempe Ukemi — The Forward Breakfall — Other
Breaks — Added Advantages ~ Gripping an Op
ponent — Reduction of Impact — How the Judoka
Operates
WORKING ON NERVE CENTERS
Location of Nerve Centers — Dangerous Blows —
Their Avoidance in Practice — Thumb Press — The
‘Thumbscrew — Pinching Nerves — A Neat Finch —
Wrist-Lock — The Finger Bend — Its Use — Back-
ward Arm Lock — Rendering Foe Helpless
Page
9 Chapter
Ivy; JIUJITSU COMBAT BLOWS
— Edge-of-Hand Bl
the Blow ~ Avoidance of
= The Weapon Clutca — Using Heel of Hand —
‘Less Painful to Foe — The Finger Jab — Acquiring
Finger Strength — The Finger Link — Types of Jabs
— Straight — Twisted — The Knuckle Jab — Its Spe-
— The Elbow Jab
V: DEFENSES AGAINST THROAT-HOLDS:
A Primitive Attack — Mistakes to Avoid — Throat-
Hold Break — The Follow-up — The Counter-Thrust
— Use of Shintai — Further Defense — The Alterna-
tive Break — Another Follow-up — A Powerful Bl
= The Finger Bend — How to Apply It — Throat-
Hold Releases — Upward Stroke ~ Point of Attack —
Downward Stroke ~ Chopping Effect — Added Ac-
VI: MEETING DANGEROUS ATTACKS
‘A Sudden Approach — Surprise Attacks — Import-
“The "Unbreakable” Hold —
— How to Nullify the Hold —
Elbow-Jab Defense — Importance of a Shift — Choice
of Direction — Arm-Pull Release — A Dual Tech-
nique — Emergency Measures — A Sure Arm-hold
Page
3
Chapter
vu:
Viti:
Ix:
DEFENSE AGAINST KICKS
Danger of Kicks — A Double Purpose ~ Blocking a
Kick ~ Its Problems — Letter X Defeuse — Revol
= Sidestep — Controlling the Kicker — Leg-and-
Foot Lock — A Follow-up — The Arm Vice — The
Counter-thrust — Threat and Consequences — Add-
ing the ‘Throw — Further ‘Treatments —
Struggling on the Ground — Application of Holds
There
SURPRISE METHODS
Present in Most Jujitsu Throws — Handshake Throw
— The Kuzushi jle — The “Helping Hand” —
Advantage of Hand-grip or Wrist-grip — Important
Points — Over the Shoulder — Care in Practice —
The Devils Handshake — From Ordinary Approach
= Its Aftermath — Over the Back — Combination of
‘Throws — Ukiotoshi — The Floating Drop — Kata-
gurama — The Shoulder Wheel — A Powerful Sur-
ise — Lapel Li ‘Throw — Ipponseoi, or One-
Point Thaw — Eriseoi ~ Lapel Shoulder Throw
—In Ordinary Use — M
shizentai and Hidarishizentai — Skill, Knack
Scent "Pine Fest — A Fie Tow
‘Topple Throw ~ Natural Approach ~ Advance Sur
Pree Addiog Speed. tor Throw — Care in Its
Practice
SPECIAL HOLDS AND HOW TO BREAK THEM
Powerful Combat Tactics — Their Popularity — Arm
‘Twist and Release — Hammerlock and Follow-up —
51 Chapter
x:
Applying the Lock ~ The Two-way Clamp ~ Its
Eficiency — Anticipating Action — An Unexpected
Escape — Inviting the Hammerlock — How to Break
the Hold — Using Leeway — A Continued Spin —
The Foot Thrust — Jehold and Release —
Hadakajime — The Choke — Methods of Release
The Sleeve Grip — The Counter-blow — The Bear
Hg — Clamsy but powerfal Applied from behi
= How to counter it — The Jawbreaker — Choice
direction — The Leg Lever — Another hh
= The Ankle Grab — The Follow-up — Poi
tore.
member ~ The Leg Bend — Restraint in practice —
Over Head Throw ~ Arm and Body Grip ~ Counter
in such rear attack — Leg position — Its importance
~ Adding the heave ko
MEETING ARMED FOEMEN
A Constant Hazard ~
Way of Meeting It — Knife
Overhand Attack — The Tur ig an
Arm-hold — The Findl Action — Follow-ups — De-
fense Against Gun Attack — How Knife and Gun
Attacks Differ — Know Your Adversary —
Your Target — Timdy Blows — How to Deliver
Them — The Forward Step — The Hip Throw —
Moves in Order — One, Two, Three — The
= Other Types of Throws — Direction of Attacke:
Approach ~ Natural Reaction — Weapon Counter —
Meeting Gun Strokes — The Upward Grab — The
Arm Twist — Meeting Bludgeon Attack — Hand and
Foot ~ The Spin — Gun in Back — Elbow Jut — Use
of Shoulder Blade — Hand Chops — Gun-iwrist Grip
surest
nse — Against
1
and Judo — The Topsy.
Nagewaza — UI — Throws
~ Meet.
How to
in Its Practice — Use of Ju
training emphasized — How Ukemi leads CHAPTER I
Basic Principles of Judo and Jiujitsu
the basis of modem Judo,
3 centuries ago.
reached Japan where it was developed into a highly
‘combat, seplete with closely guarded secrets, known
only to the accomplished few.
Used for police work,
in the course of this tra
were developed, often with n«
"The first visitors to Japan who came up against jiujitsu tactics were
amazed by the apparent wizardry which seemed to operate at the
mere touch or even the wave of the expert's han
This was due to the speed of the highl
observers. In fi
inated in China
later applied to military purposes and
many severe and dangerous features
olds barred.
exponents of the
jong while nothing
Around the year 190) a
Europe and America, head!
but somewhat exaggerated
attacks wit
sing one an-
as well as a variety of
by watching such acrobat
ind soon schools -
der competent instruction in countr ide Japan,
kept on developing new and ad-
for practical pur
‘defense uncer t
the “tricky” or surprise
‘convenient to place them in that
that sefence is noted, iples” are lacking in the prac-
term “princi lined as
10se who practice
; be said 1 as a complete system of s
$a way of “meeting fire with fre,” 0 far as ‘physical combat
fgrmed. That is somewhat comect, when two Judo specialists engage in
But when brute stren
fs the main measure behind an
enti factor involved in such work must be
ifficult to bring a big attacker to his knees or
to the ground as ho m: is equilibrium,
te pans megs ie ins his equilibrium. In Judo, ex-
with tu
By these, they work or lure an opponent into positions wher:
este rel a halt ere ged to dover rach a
pose and judo experts have given these due study, f a series of
Simple, understandable elaslications, ane
Bolance and Non-Balance
Ficture a person standing in perfect equilibrium with both fe
ed on the slightly apart, toes outward, but wi =
the other stn renee wae
s, in Judo, is termed Shizentai, which can be tre a
of natural equilium. This subdivided ino’ thee csute
namely:
in which the feet are on a line or in a central position.
izentai, in which the left foot is slightly advanced, but with
the body still facing forward, weight evenly distributed.
‘Migishizentai, with the right foot advanced and the weight still cen-
tralized.
‘in the chart shown here, the three Shizentai positions are indicated
i the octagon. sent Shizechon-
pene te agree cae
5, Straight backward {Ma
6. To the left rear (Hidariushirosumi)
7. Directly left (Hidariyoko)
8 Toward the left oblique (Hidarimaesumi)
reaches one of those unstable positions, he is
led work of the expert who knows his Judo. The
or the unbalancing process, are largely push and
are very cunningly applied.
to push an opponent to get him where you want him.
ull himself in that direction instead. The matter of getting
‘may depend on a body shift, a step or a turn, anything
s him into a required position.
‘Once an opponé
susceptible to the
hods of Kus
Practical Application of Jiujitsu
with these devices, with one expert matching
t another, But for practical purposes, these
‘used on anyone, often with very
se pose.
3 moves, letting him place
ipply the proper throw or
ever other action is suitable, Holds, lifts, even the follow-through
‘of hand strokes, are all rendered simple of accomplishment, once you
have carried your opporent off balance and off guard.
However, all such movements require a swift counter on the part of
jorker. You must acquire control of your own balance,
by neat footwork and . Accuracy and pre- ‘or blow that subdues him,
be in mind, This can be
CHAPTER I
the force and
1¢ participants
se ef Judo com
conlooker is the way in which the 4
off outright disaster, such as a fall flat on the face. Westerners often
speak of “breaking a fall” by taking its force directly on an arm, leg,
or even a shoulder.
inate pasty
‘our athletes get hurt so often wl
have been developed
wide area and restrained,
ive.
uch work are much. simpler
simple in order to be so eff
needed, as much as the barnyard rooste
is wing flaps into a lift resembling flight.
breakfalls can be done in a seated position,
chance of harm. Your position is much like
forward with outstretched hands
y pair of oars.
extending the arms at a 45° angle
nther. Keep your arms
ing the angle to as little as 80° if so desired. Bring your
hands up in front of you to a crossed position, at the same time rais-
ing your head and digging your chin inward so you can look toward
your belt buckle.
ike the mat with your hands again, keeping them close
he whol arm receives its share ofthe impact. Rase one
other. This is your introduction to:
The Backward Breakfall
Known as Koho Ukemi, this has many amplifications. From seated
0 hips and back contact the mat, delivering the arm-
eat Eyes on the belt buckle will keep the back of your
head from striking, even when you let your legs come upward.
‘Next, from a squatting position, knees bent, seated on heels,
front, you roll back again, striking the mat with hips and back
poly fashion, the arms supplying another beat and legs coming
Tn other forms of Koho Ukemi, start is made from higher
and the weight is shifted to one leg so that the fall goes to that side,
ing a correspondingly more forceful stroke from one hand.
rending the arm and delivering an ordinary slap is not suff-
it may result in injury. The idea is not to bear the brunt
but to counteract
swing of the hand will put more power into the down-stroke.
2 beat of the opposite foot can be utilized in a “diagonal”
15
nding, It is possible to “bounce,” as it were, from one position to
s are practiced by students of Judo while lying on the mat,
it ae though they were seeking to acquie a lifting power rather
fe a breakfall,
‘The Forward Breckfall
in order to walk, or even mor
‘body taking a wheel posture
jht forearm, then the e
jing om the hips, the left am
he right leg is doubling suf
a
peak
im fact in any di
served.
ent learns to be ambidextrous, means
al i , provided the prin-
Other Breakfalls
One of the Koho Ukemi category is
ring a mai arity to a
g leap,
ar thonttaa bent of
“That matters not, as he is due for a happy landing (a threepoint, two
hand beats and one foot beat will do) unless something happens to 16
intervene, If any one should try
to flatten you as a victim, there is a remedy
Added Breakfall Advantages
1 Judo operator
iding his oppo
ing after another hold he will readily use his ad-
swift attack,
procedure with all types of wrestlers;
em one beter. Even wien being thrown hi
ion where a breakfall is concerned.
3g of 5
fice. Take a throw where
ing the thrower's arm. That
hang on. The average
ldly—but too late—to break
ripped by his opponent
arm would then have more chance to deliver the beat that would break
the shock that his body would otherwise absorb.
works very effectively in cases where a throw would ordinarily
m landing squarely on his head or neck. By momen-
the throw, he may gain a chance to introduce the other
necessary to a satisfactory breakfall
In summarizing the value of a breakfall one expert put it in these
‘A good, hard blow, swung by a man’s fist, without any obstruction,
id have power enough to lift a sizeable opponent off his feet and
flatten him. That has been demonstrated often in boxing matches,
where one fighter has even knocked a man of his own size and weight
over the ropes and out of the ring,
Now, suppose a similar impact should be utilized to stop a dropping
is i ity than a charging boxer met by
¢ introduction of such a punch
uffer.
‘mentioned, is what occurs when
fection. The details of
instance, The point is, the
wm along the princi
more zeal if he knows CHAPTER III
Working on Nerve Centers
ur large chart shows the locat
in the human bod;
student of meth
There is no need to go into lengthy discussion here, as the read
Jearn when and how to apply force or pressure in connect
jitsu tricks and holds.
would be stressed, however, that not only are certain spots far
rable than others, it is highly dangerous to attack some
and kidney region because of the
So in leaming modes of Judo combat, care should be taken not to
hurt a partner. Avoid
ulating the strokes that
of the vulnerable nerve centers
special or vital interest to the
Pili of delivering seri
thumb.
‘The Thumbscrew
Clapping your palm against your foe's, wrap your fingers over the
back of is Rand tithe rotary notion while Necking
your own,
Your thumb presses deep into the fork between his thumb and hand
ase of his thumb) while your fingers must dig hard into the
is hand so yourthumb can apply the twist to his,
Pinching Nerves
A highly effective mod.
Aifferent points of vuln
hw
that may be applied to
expert simply puts in a
(2) lacking Nerves
(A) Thumb Prom 20
f
B)
A whole chapter could be written o1
leave more to be described. One very is appl
the left thumb to the back of the foe's right hand below the
of the last two fingers.
To get this grip, simply slide your left hand down
adversary’s right wrist and clamp your fingers a
right thumb, while your own left
fs not exadlly a
suflices. It is more of a dig
grind as an extra added ittractio
ow apply,
oF the thumb,
joward yo
now have your f
comes close to one of those so-called “
at suddeniy causes a foe to drop his ow
k only of how he can wrench from yours
at your mercy to swing to an attack.
our right forearm under your victim’s at a slight
ig you to bend your hand backward and upward, rearing
ike-head and turning it toward your victim's wrist. Here it
clamps down hard,
Its a neat, effective lock, the kind that can catch a tr
unaware. He has his right hand free to swing at you, bi
your left to counter and you're “one-up” with the wrist
Trouble is, you can't make it painful enough as you could i
had his palm upward, But you want it palm down, to introduce:
The Finger Bend {C) Bockward Arm-Lock
CHAPTER IV
Jiujitsu Combat Blows
nes blows with hol
the complete
jeem a cross between boxing and
modern Judo, is strictly a bl
ks clumsy when he goes into a clinch, or
1s, then hammers crudely at his foe,
ing an attack, although they are of
, as will be seen.
‘The "Edge-of-Han
A fundamental method of
great care
jured parts
of the body are very
, hard edge-o! nd_blow is like a trip-
ent’s vist at atime when he is swing-
‘n the same manner.
5 ‘of a gun, can be stopped cold by a cleaver-
ike blow of the hand-edge, the attacker often Being disarmed of his
1g force of such a stroke.
ed it. The chances
use such blows aga A = ik
(A) Edge-ot-Hand Blow
4
of the neck. Don't use them against the
ion of his kidneys. They may cause seri
ing, blows may be simulated
‘he placed there to indicate that a stroke might have
is all that is needed to gain the position or acquire the preci-
jh would be needed in lfe-or-death combat, In actual war
rokes play an esseatial part.
a well a when dealing with pray
self-defense,
Speed and Patience
is a great essential, while the reverse motion of the band adds
Surprise of the person on the receiving coming to your
wnd adding a kneespring at the proper , more impact is
3 a tough fighter has been astounded to find himself stopped
led by a blow from nowhere, or even th
ee of cach hand against tables, chair-arms or other hi
course of their daily routines.
Like water wearing upon
this gradually imparts such Jeathery
© und bony sharpness to the hand edge that hard blows can be
Gelfvered with impunity and far more effect than otherwise.
Breaking a Wrist Grip
‘This is done by sing the edge ofthe hand in a hard counter stroke.
wea foe has grabbed your wrist, aim such a blow at his wrst, ‘pick
its most vulnerable 5]
‘The Weapon Clutch
Here, itis assumed that your foe is gripping a knife or even 2 £17
By the edigeofshand chop, you can ward away the weapon and nom
his hand so that he will drop it
‘You must be skilled with the blow, however, in order to be sure 26
of the result. Other methods of dealing with an armed adversary are
explained el. and should be thi
But you wil . edgewise blow to the
gun-wrist is an ad every defense against a weapo:
Heel of Hand
The heel of the hand can be used with good effect in delivering up-
ward blows, as to the opponent's chin, throwing back his head
jarring effect that can be felt from lower jaw to back of neck.
Such blows, delivered against the face, also have a disturb
upon a foe, but there is another and highly important reason
ticing “heel-of-hand” work in connection with fiujits
the real masters of that science recognize,
In practice work, heel-of-hand blows may be substituted for hand-
edge strokes and chops as they are less painful than that sharper type.
foes tat acre ok ‘saci sre a heel-of han Hoe canoe
Aelivered to a highly vulnerable area with less risk of serious injury.
A hard hand-edge blow, for instance, may break a collar-bone if
landed there. But use of the heel-of-hand stroke is not likely to have
such devastating effect.
italy the purpose is to capture an assailant, not to cripple him,
jitsu expert, quickly recognizing his superiority over an un.
tutored fo, iba ore dangerous strokes except indir neces
sity.
The Finger Jab
Highly potent among jiujitsu combat tricks is the finger-jab, done
with the point ofthe ager direct against vulnerable spots, Mont tll
ing is the jab to the solar plexus; delivered in adept fashion it wil take
the wind out of the most formidable foe.
By easy, but steady, strumming of the fingers against a hard surface,
many students of jinjtsu have gradually acquired the digital srengeh
and resistance necessary to an effective finger-jab.
Et Just a cage of poking an opponent wi ‘a finger tip and knock-
tug him out, push-button style. The jab must be hard at times and
very pointed. If spread, as with a clump of fingers, much of the effect
is lost.
our finger must have the strength to “take it” and for that reason
a tworfinger jab is best. That doesn't mean losing the effect ofa single-
finger jab. Far from it. You use two, but jab with one,
Ht
gives you more than double
ver. (Figure A)
(A) Finger Jab
(8) Kesetle Job a
‘The Elbow Jab
i The jab is given with the elbow
te eB eee eat aka suprielet a ins
hen jae wi ienuckle are impossible,
ae ee insted wih each elbow so as to gun the necessary
ne ee a eens Be ng eatin In 6
fore the elbow is doubled, the more pointed its impact,
ae Eton Jab wl be dseased in craeaion wih
its employment becomes an essential part
Types of Jabs
with the resultant one-point jab seems to be an
ten feature of jiujitsu work, yet its use is of increasing im
‘Today, many persons are “toughened” to receive blows in so-called
“soft” spots, including the region of the solar plexus
General physical train'ng,
as well as wrestling, gymn:
have been responsil
against tricks of
The more poi the more deftly
better. However, cert still have their
ue.
‘The Knuckle Jab has ¢ certain advantage in cases where bony re-
sistance may be encountered, as near the area of the foe's chin, bat
ing, pointed effect of the Finger Jab.
"ars to be a blow with the fst can actually turn out tobe a
this jab something of a surprise angle thab
value.
Remember, however, that a blow with the Ast is most dependible
in this type of combat, much though you may yearn to givevit A fet
spreads the impact over too much area,
That's boxers oft
nwerful punches on opponents
lo men flatten them with simoler CHAPTER V
Defenses Against Throat-Holds
One of the commonest, yet most primitive, forms of attack is tl
simple, direct throct-hold in which a grip is taken on a person's
in an effort to choke off his breath. Many people panic when attack
in this fashion and hereby become eay victims to the ranger,
Even strong men will fight blindly, desperately, trying to
away such hein hands ee ually results ‘athe lence
‘ening his grip all the mo lesperation may be greater
your throat, choking off your brea
‘ou to an immediate defense in order to survive. Clawing
, pulling at his arms, can do no good. You must
stronger leverage than his and jiujtsa provides the answer,
breaking of hi hold has given you a bri advantage ou.
ave flung his hanes well apart while yours are closer ts
30 32.
What then: Should you
break it by copying your a
ind bring them together behind his neck, interlockin,
fingers when they arrive there,
You can now haul your ex-attacker’s head downward towai
floor, drawing him along with you ss you back away, nally fattening
him faco dowaward on tae ground. Th idly and effc
that you accomplish this, the better, as you will then be ready to epply
some other form of jiujtsu technique to your:
Remember, in this counterattack
ur opponent off balance is import
reece a eee occ
practice of Shintai, or the art of shi
i ead
in ition,
fee an cocofiel prt Ae orb tating ah pearl th
tions like this.
Further Throat-Hold Defense
While the violent, wide arm. wod of breaking a common
throat-hold has double merit, in ¢ bles you to deal with an
gpponent who has Tonger ely more powerful arms
than your own, there is a variation that may prove more effective in
This applies particulaly if fe the advantage
pethaps ntrength as wel: Granted that your initial sit
that a throat-hold forces you to emergency
, the fact that you know that you can break that grip ly
should guide you in the measures that are to follow. So in your jiu
jitsu training you should practice the alternative “break” about
described; then utilize it when you know the occasion warrants it.
The difference is this:
reach and tion to swonp them in past your opponent's neck. Your op-
to tighten them anew as they come it the
rnable you to haul your adversary to the i Fs
rae you cant make the reach? A valid question, for it is q
ible that your opponent will reel back from the effect of your swift,
Poreeful arm wedge. To separate your hands would be unwise at this
remember, his will not be spread as far as if you had
.ds together and take advantage of the situation
oe your hands clear over his head, so much
bridge of his nose. Bring
you miss the exact mark, his
The Finger Bend
hold, one so simple that
There are other ways of breaking a
id tea i eflcay, Let some one take «rm grip on your
everyone should test its efficasy. Let
throat, then try this:
.ds, but instead of trying vainly to wrench them
ittle fingers only. Grip each one separately with
‘your own thi fingers and bend them backwards. Usually, the
Iman who applies the throat grip fails to include the
action; but fn any even, yos can get at them fo
imbs under them.
Trainee ‘pain that he experiences from an expert bend-back of
those fingers will end his strangling tacties. From the
fon your own again, so be sure to have a repertoire
handy.
Throat-Hold Release
(With Upward Stroke)
method of release was highly recommended for emergency use
oe carlfest jiujitsu instructors who visited Europe and America.
Ti has remained a great favorite since for a particular reason, namely:
When a person subjected to the throttling process is considerably
35
weaker than the attacker, or handicapped by slight build or shestness
impossible for the victim to break the
jpward wedge or arm-sweep tactics
those are best and quickest; but what if they won't
assailant may manage to keep his arms close to-
gether, or at such an angle that the usual defense is difficult. Even
worse, a throttler may use shifting tactics, shoving a victim backward.
‘or from side to side.
there is only one course; that
sakness which, in thi
takes longe
In this ease but apt to be easier. Thi
his hands, with fingers tightly interlaced close and low in
bedy ready for 9 powerful upward swing.
actual swing can best be delivered in a rotary or semicircular
fashion, adding that much more impact. Too, th
swing to his body sway, taking advantage of whatever situation offers.
‘The target, of course, is the attacker's elbow. If the sweep begins
with a leftward, or clockwise motion need by you the victim)
Should y
left in counterclod
matter. A jolt on either funny-bone will do
with the practice of finding “nerve
‘our “key chart” will show
centers” as points
that the elbow is j spot
atempts to find the elbow with the blow that
nut when it does, the hold will be effectively broken.
im may then follow up with any of the recommended
tacks that follow a release from a throt
Throat-Hold Release
(With Downward St
Another effective release from a strangler’
ping motion in the bend of the adversary’
Comparative strength of the two combatants is
body also to be considered,
A th short reach, twisted to a side-long position, may have
aiff effecting some other form of release. Fhis one, which is
literally short and snappy, can throw a sharp surprise into an unsus-
pPecting opponent
Simply reach over the attacker’s arm and give him a bard, edge-of-
the-hand hack in the elvow bend, Applied neatly, this will produce ”
such blows are noted, promptly break-
igure A)
Rather than try to gain p
ld be practiced with each
the left will knock away your opponent's right arm, so.
ww-through is a down drive of your own left arm, but
ward shift of your left foot, bringing it between your
ng your neck free of his grasping left hand. It also
top well below the level of another clutch, particularly
as your left shoulder is actually crowding his body back. The lower
‘and more rapid your stoop the better, but there should be mo hesita-
at the fi
tay to smother what he
wand punch of the “up from
ad, you give him another sample of jiujitsu
-elbow jab with your left elbow. (Figure B)
such a blow delivered sharply will have telling
force upon the person who receives it. In practice, strive for position
only, following the threttle-break. (CHAPTER VI
Meeting Dangerous Attacks
tinctly deserving of the
‘or definite design of an
Any attack may be dangeroas, bu
term are the sort done with cold «:
often deadly sort.
A sudden approach, with ¢ prompt ap]
is one style of dangerous attick that the
to counter.
Another is the surprise attack, often
obviously places the victim at a disadvantage from the
However, there are ways of meeting both of thes
the plight of the so-called victim works toward the undoing of the
attacker, who is apt to be over-confident.
‘Most certainly hhe will be over-confident if he thinks that you have
no way of countering im. Bat there are two things that you should
attack shows great cunning on the part of the
second, that an attack from the rear or a surprise
other way about:
by a skilled
ju can counter
This is one of those specialized
person totally numb and hee
ture a way of coping
‘We have covered the scientific ways which the
deve to esape fom strangle, whether 6
back.
Now observe how
can prove immune
pended upon getting
The judo man does it by crossing his arms as he goes for his op:
ponents throat. With his right hand, he grips the right side of the vic
38
tricks that usually renders &
of his inability even to pic-
experts have
front or
(A) The “Unbreakable” Haid Getting at the attackers, han
have more than a throat-1
foe hi wer
as n0 Wa} is has tween the experts a
Saieee oo ning is Hands up between the expert
throttling his foe, the judo man can also supply « powerful
nce action, pumping subduing blows into the ‘tine abdomen, The
ee throw a block with his own knee.
still wont give him any grace where the throtling tactics are
concerned, His ine will ea short as ever when clamped by that“
‘The only way of nullifying this formic i
y of nullifying this formidabl ers that x
Ps ool naprioan (ico aed cess ita Ta
counter-jab, delivered two-finger fashion, may cause 0
drop everything-including his “unbreakable” hold on
rms
Deine om cone iat ae Seton, a «mp
‘Assuming that your head is in a hand-clamp with
bearing you dows es well as wearing you down, Use Pe ftee tech
gue of giving lewny. The ater you bend down, th more his gp
wi . Whichever way y four i
ae eT twist your head, his hands will auto-
‘AS he tries to tighten the grip on that side, roll your head
ati hard
forcefully in the other direction. 1f suficent speed is added to :
irprise, you will find that you have made the “im :
escape.
4
Choke-Hold from in Back
The the measuue advised earlier against a front ‘sbotlchold
‘moro importance in this instance:
ririse mre forceful breaks, the sort directed against an
le to a rear attack.
fingers more effectively
it: arms or elbows, are not
‘Second, because you can get at
when his hands, thrust from the rear,
neck or your throat.
"Third, because you must free you
yourself or to counter against other
nature,
ly in order to defend
of an equally vicious
Hand-and-Wrist Choke
In planning such last-named treatments which you ate helpless to
prevent, your attacker may forego the primitive throat-clutch and use
@ band-and- p under your chin, digging his thumb-knuekles
fato your Adams apole, keeping his Toose hand tightly clenched.
(Figure B)
‘This makes it tous co to get at hs litle fingers and the mere
Cae nae ie atta hold is indication that e bas other designs 1
eetie wil apply those measures faster than you ean do your ib
work.
a knce-blow, He has the space fo deliver such
id savagely, if you give him time.
‘base of the spine or the middle of the back as
eet Pending you backward with that choking gip s0 you will
‘meet the impact
‘Also, he can ze you backward of drag yo. after rendecing you
soggy, finally slamming rely on your back.
SE a oubt dant tis type of attack, when fist designed
represented the jivjisu equivalent of what ‘would be styled “knock
Surprisingly enou; dance defenses against this rear attack that
_ooeering ae tnd with more devastating results han the
{arscfabe or the backslam which seemingly give the attackeran ove
whelming advantage.
1, swifter jab on
One of these consists of
’s anatomy than
vulnerable part of your a 42
Cheke-Held fom in Bock
right, getting as much leeway
that moment of opportunity jal
)
lexus, you may still manage telling jab into
e is even a possibility of getting in a repeat
it may when you are operating hurriedly and.
we
an
ce
"That is why this jab should be practiced—so as to be ready with it
should the time to use it ever come, It is handy to know anyway, as
it has various uses, as specified elsewhere.
‘ he question: Why shift to the right? The answer i, to
can dove up nto your back. If
is knee across and get
forthe
recognize such a foe? Simply by the fact that he i lft-
therefore, apt to be left-footed as well. And bow can
ppens to be leftthanded? Usually, by the fact that he
Jamp in reverse.
‘employing the rear choke-hold, normally
is right hand which, being stronger, gives
ii when his right hand is uppermost by
es your chin.
his right wrist with his left hand,
the left and back jab him with your right
to how! ‘won't be with glee
lexus. However, should
ring your right hand above his
tables you to press your rigat thumb
ive on the inside of the opponent's “4
arm just above the elbow-p:
D)
This must be done qui
aS managed to tighten his
possible. A person suificiently experienced in jiujtsu methods
hen gain instant results, By stich pressure, you can break the
‘grip of your foe's right hand (ar left, as the ease may be),
‘Then bring the foe's right arm straight over your right sh
your left hand turning his hand palm upward, your right sliding
‘is arm a you give it the bend bak treatment (Figure E)
The result of this is obvious. Your opponent's attack will be broken
and he will be rendered painfully helpless long enough for you to
‘swing about and initiate an attack of your own,
By swt, expert application of this dual
subdue an attacker completely, but it is
climax. You may be lucky to break the
and therefore be too short of breath, as well as time, to render the
move effective.
Bringing his right arm over your right shoulder (as shown i
E) is a hury-up or emergency measure which may not hol
as well as you hope, so be prepared in case he slips it.
For a sure hold on his back-bent arm, duck your head under it after
release. You can then bring his right arm over your left
the required fashion. This takes more time if you can af-
(0) Arm-Polt Relecte
CHAPTER Vit
Defense Against Kicks
'A kick is one of the most devastating forms of attack that may be
oral fray. True, itis primitive, but it is also
encountered in any free-for-all fray. Tra ee
on the fact that so maay clumsy p
The offensive use af wel : :
Taner one agalt a Wekr, sey peur i sae
ypponent delivers Jong, hard kick with a twofold purpose: Fitst
‘i sera Keep you out of range. If he fails in the fst,
iikely when bis purpose i matically succeeds
second. There is an old expression tha
Tong kick is prac
‘that much slower.
ter he has missed you; then, while he is far off balance, to
About and Gump hi. But the opportunity for such is aboot 1 in 100
Gr peshaps 1 itr 1,000, To get out of range then dart back end grab
resuppose mre than consummate sk on your part t would
ww? By defensive leg-work of your own? Perhaps, if you are a soc-
ror oa dancing ster with foot skill as your fork. Bat for real
‘rms should do the blocking, giving you the opportunity
t's leg and supplying a fast counter before
jowerful than an arm; kicks start
1ui@ find your chin if you stooped
as it gathered speed.
45 7
Letter X Defense
oper defense is far more effective, far more certain. It is
cker.
‘your arms abead of you, crossing them at
‘our wrsts form an X with an open angle to receive
jis ankle for two reasons:
the jolt is apt to burt
sarded all parts of your anatomy so
now your crossed hands are ir: posi=
even though you may have
to tum in see the kick starting, oF if
you expect auto~
‘matic.
You let the force
tion, You pivot slightly
ide and from there you ea
uation mentioned earlier:
aking your opponent hop
about on the other until thrown, But ‘of having him by the foot,
aiich he might somehow manage to twist free, you are using a more
certain leg clutch.
Leg-and-Foot Lock
‘you may apply one of the most effective holds in
Joot lock applied with your right arm. This is, im
1d to attain because of the difficulty in dealing
ofa throw,
i Jegand fot
‘k comes as a natural course, provi ed it. So in
ry training and testing of
part of the sequence, as otherwis
clamp home this 5
"The instant you have y
thrust your right forean
‘opponent's leg in a su
jer the calf of his right leg, ”
ortion of your arm so it is trapped by
‘out in back.
hhand below his right knee, hooking the
one so that your left fngers can dig into
the same move, oF dn ine
‘k with your right
, your Fight hand
.n opponent sub-
, then resume the
However, when subdued by shecr skill, his resentment can be tumed
him of this while you have him
re B) you can throw him as recommended
the same time retain the leg-and-foot lock.
e E}
‘can still work on his leg while he is grovelling there, while
m supreme. Should you release him when
” you can then be ready to follow up with
The has sounded false
‘One of the few times when the leg-and-arm lock can be clamped
sme without setting up the situation (Figures A & B) is whea both
nu and your adversary are struggling on the ground. In that case,
to engage his leg when itis either motionless
ly a Kick.
ee takes on the character of a wrestling hold
beyond his foot, you will have
‘a crouched position, away from 50
strong in Randori.”
So, for the practical usage to which this volu
is no need for detailed discussion of the different
‘concern those persons more interested in specialized work or contests.
CHAPTER VIII
Surprise Methods
‘The surprise element is present in most, f not all, jiujtsu throws;
cas be ps fs peck « carry of ce
+h, may give no inkling what-
Handshake Throw
While a handshake is scarcely the type of gesture against which a
ull eralatey te acme. rs
‘and throws. A handshake is
‘one who proffers it.
id-grip is often unexpected and can be made as a sur-
is a certain advantage in a hand-grip over a wrist-
at 1m the latter. Also, a5
principle of unbal-
and gp which ‘can be
it is quite possible to gain
in action, a person skilled
‘ip will be on the constant alert for an opportunity
‘on the right) extends
It is a “helping hand” in
ab ae he forward op
his opponent is encouraged to take step
off balance. (Figure A)
‘mentioned here that the expert can be waiting for the
before extending that anything but
ppanent find out the hard way
id steps back with his left, This is an
3
pert acts in th
He pivots on his right foot ‘opponent, already off balai
the expert, bj forward, immediately grabs the opponent's right
rm hn let hand. (Figure B)
It should be noted here that the advantage of a hand-grip or a
is very aptly illustrated in this
‘opponent cannot now esca
mi foot outward, sidestep fashion, I
xno immediate in
your left shoulder close to his r
ie business of getting in close to the opponent it for a very definite reason, nam
before making the throw. You must be well under your adversary ia
him completely off balance. This means dropping low with a flinging, throwing moti
1¢ body completely so as to take the load in the swiftest,
Once the thrower is below his opponent's center of
can be handled swiftly and effectively, provided the
furnishes the proper fulcrum. By keeping a tight grip on the opponents
hand, the expert tosses him over the shoulder, with the opponent's own
weight adding to the impetus. (Figure C)
Much care should be taken in practicing this throw, not from the
principles, Always, the
lustrate this point most
frp is made, you do a comp!
ce position, swing around to your own right.
the left foot and swinging the right
‘a surprising act, yet one that gives
low
ide by si
\der yet not actually contacting
1g of what is
Your swing to the right brings
‘As you make the swing, you bring your right hand swiftly upward
which, in tum, raises his right arm
hand straight forward and tring
arm so that he has no oppor-
tactics will already see.
standpoint of perfecting it but in regard to the person who
to play the part of the oppoaent. When delivered with fi
Your opponent's right arm will be stretched across your left, which is
raised to a horizontal postion and is extended straight forward. Your
right hand, firmly gripping your opponent's, is bringing his right arm
it in serious injury to the opponent. Pr
done on a suitable mat, with a person thoroughly versed’ in breaking down across your I
Here is a swifter, simpler form of handshake
known as the “Devil's Handshake” among ji
the fulcrum being applied beneath the woper
make the back bend all the more effective.
most remarkable part about this hold is its aftermath. Not only
tr opponent helpless and lable to sever paln ot limb brstage
co carry this to the extreme; by adding leverage gradually, you
render it impossible for him to wheel about and use his left hand to
attack you,
of the swift and devastating effect that it
Actually tis simply a éombination of two
recognized promptly by anyone versed in Judo with the af-
scaly tas hbase socal ei Gat
yonent’s arm. Yet it is safe to say that anyone trapped for
yy the “Devils Handshake” will ee ad is
Even the slightest such attempt on his part can be nullified by press-
noun ope a nil come pone ow thn ag
i ‘or at an angle. The leverage upon his arm will force him
low and you can take him right out the front door if you so
_
I the result of a simple handshake, a surprise but practiced follow- Devil's Hendshake
7
up Ieading to a welltested hold from which your opponent cannot
escape.
jer the Back
a cross between two Tewazas or Hand Throws known, re-
fhe Ukiotoshi, or the Floating Drop, and the Katagu-
Vee.
rather rare throw, the Katagurama is re-
in Judo. In both eases, however, the ex-
m of a hybrid throw when
, naturally, is all the
rard your opponent wi t foot and clamp your
hhe very as your adversary
be anticipating some more spectacular attack. (Figure A)
follows will prove spectacular enough if you can
follow through with the prescribed series of moves.
Having laid the clamp on your opponent's wrist with a long, swift
reach, you haul him towacd you, turning to your left as you do. Now
try to visualize the swift turn of events that takes pla
iis hand and arm come around to your left side wl
your tum, will bring him more in frost of you. That is, his arm comes
below and past your neck.
To facilitate this powerful surprise sweep and give it added impe-
tus, you bend forward, doubling your body as far as possible.
‘As his body encounters yours, he takes a headlong flight over your
back and shoulders, continuing straight on toward the floor beyond.
turn about, you wil
be gripping his
ig back upon the fi
having compl
a flying somersault.
He will then be in a position for you to follow up with some more
drastic fujitsu treatment should occasion so warrant.
‘Naturally, in. practice, a friendly partner should be given oppor-
tunity to break his fall atd the fact that a mat is used will preven! any
injury from the flying trip.
Tins difers considerably from the Ukiotoshi, in which the expert
twists his opponent in front of him, sometimes while in kneeling posi-
tion.
‘The Katagurama is far more spectacular—and correspondingly more
eifferte thas the throw Sat has jst been desribed.
‘The same could be said regarding many other feats of Judo as prac-
ticed between experts when compared with the surprise throws that plication of strength a
Phd their simpler adaptations, such as the example just given.
Lapel Liff-Pull Throw
jon the title “Lift-Pl
‘definitely essential to the
that have gone
‘What seems to be @ mino:
a throw its remarkable
spec ; dogi. But we
garbed in an open-collar shirt, which mus
terial. (Figure A)
these two features:
the
‘ou happen to
‘you would step forward
nur right (as shown
which is its left-handed—or
grip on your it
t known as the hidari-mae-
) as the case might require.
grip is optional. But its purpose is definite, With a firm, sudden
pull’you bring your opponent toward you and to your left, you
make a swift turn in that direction.
Tf you are using your right hand (Figure A) you will automatically
bring him into the off-balance position known as migi-mae-sum, or
‘on the precise portion
eft lapel) or migi-mae-eri
t we are not dealing with the opponent by the
‘and using your left hand to supply an
reve. A bend of the knees during he
ower that you can gain
iy, are the prime fea-
ance” principle used) so
involves getting a person “olf
young
left hand above her right hip. (Figure
xr natural response to the “come hither” approach is to grasp his
cd and away from her brody tthe
i ight shoulder to ward
t certainly is not enough
uu technique and is aclu-
forward and left foot
lightly advanced. By
it shoulder, she has
been lured into position, this
In that case, ulder would have to be exe
instantly by the move that is
adiing a swing to the
left arm ahead of her, gaining a powerful leverage
‘The man is carried backward with a rotary motion that he cannot
counteract: Any effort art to wheel on his left foot and over-
take the girl is aes Her left hand holds control of his right
re
f, whatever the man does to help himself is likely to add just
more impetus to his spin. The gil, too, can furnish adie
to her antagonists whirlwind tri
he human whiligi is Iiterally toppled to the floor, the
ng irs by the mount of fing the gi may
igure
he practiced on a mat to avoid im
learning the technique that will be
CHAPTER IX
Special Helds ond How to Break Them
‘The holds discussed in this chapter are the type which form powerful
combat tactics of their own. If properly learned and applied, they will
enable you to subdue an inexperienced opponent with very little
trouble.
For that reason they have become popular in their own right and
any time encounter some opponent who is not only come
expert in their use.
to manage, but they are worth the try. So here goes.
Arm Twist and Release
Many well-known wrestin and tricks follow a jiujitm pat-
tern ood have earued emeclve on accepted placenta ar aaes
defense. One of these, the familie *hammnerloek” should be practiced
by everyone interested in this type of work until its action becomes
automatic.
‘The value of this hold lies in the quickness and ease with which it
can be applied, demonstrating clearly and convincingly the fact that
deft, well-timed maneuvers not only can nullify brute strength, but
ic follow-up. A. fuji
needs a follow-up. A fujitsu
rlock” can find a swift “out.”
‘red in case some adversary traps
‘grip, as it may be applied unexpectedly from
Applying the Lock
To cover all these angles, let’ start with a direct, effective applica
tion of the hammerlock. An opponent starts with a hefty puach or o
him, still gripping his left wrist with your right hand as you go be-
neath his arm. This brings you partly in back of him and there you
Dive swifly on the right foot, toward your left. You grip on his wrist
carries his arm around behind him where you twist it and press it up-
‘ward against his back. (Figure B)
‘The more he resists, the more you twist: That's the beauty of this
ip. But as a follow-up, you can place an added clamp upon him. Here
5s the way
‘The Two-Way Clamp
Bring your right band into play. Reach over his
clamp Bich under the chin and pall his head to the
You will then have him in a two-way hold that
Every effort to escape, each action on a foe's part—whether calen-
lated of accidental-nust be appraised according to its potential. If it
i ‘counter it sould have one,
‘At the same time, if it indicates merely the existence of an unre-
strained action or the possibility of such, even that factor should be
checked and turned to advantage by the judo expert while he holds
outro. For the seest of holding cootrl 's found in the application
of that very principle
if the hammerlock, unless the double clamp (Figure C)
is introd intended victim can take advantage of the interim
to effect a totally unexpected escape from a seemingly invincible hold.
On that account, we are presupposing that in this instance you are
the intended victim, caught through some freak of chance in the so-
called “bammerlock” hold, which—by virtue of jiujitsu traising—you
should have long agolearned to avoid.
r, to put it in a more plausible fashion, it could be that you would
invite the hammerlock for the very reason that you are acquainted
with the necessary moves to break it, f you are not already so acquaint-
€d, you will be a the conclusion of this dissertation.
This brings us to: 68
How to Break the Hold
pause sven he has doubled your ight tm in back of you
‘At that point he can have brought his other hand—his right—into
play, pressing it against your upper arm where it assists in the doubling.
process that is intended to subdue you. (Figure D)
In fact, this added grip of the right hand is such a logical and natural
action that it may be regarded as a feature of the "hammerlock” as
generally applied.
Actually, you have leeway at this juncture, as with some oth
that seem too formidable to break. The system is to go along
rather than to resis it.
foot and at the same
ick away from your
»pponent is applying to your arm
foot, turning around to the right. Your ad-
sping your right arm but it is extended now, not
What is more, you will be rotating
ture mere hold, thus depriving
in trade.
i right arm, reducing the tor-
ur adversary of what was
A continuance of the spin will bjpg you full about, putting you in a
poston where you can atnigheng and ath fe
Your surprised opponent or come in with an immediate frontal attack.
foot thrust. By raising
forward against your opponent's
virtually automatic—you gain the
Your opponent away from you.
you off balance when you deliver them, they are vulnerable to
